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ICE expected to open mass detention facility in North Carolina, sparking anger, pushback
ICE will be reopening a for-profit prison in Winton, North Carolina, as one of the largest immigrant detention facilities on the East Coast, according to reports.
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‘Huge strides’: Lake Lure marina reopens after Helene devastation
There’s still work to be done on the Lake Lure marina after Helene, but it held a soft opening ahead of the July 18 weekend.
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Asheville artist hides painting of viral Jimothy the raccoon in NC woods
After seeing Jimothy the raccoon go viral on social media, Asheville artist Spencer Beals was inspired.
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List ranks the ‘coolest NC towns.’ Most are in western NC
A new list ranked the “coolest NC towns,” combining cooler summer temperatures and good vacation options. Five of the towns are in western NC.
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Viral ‘dot cakes’ are taking over Wilmington bakeries. Here’s how to find them
Dot cakes are layered cups filled with cake, buttercream frosting, and rainbow sprinkles on top. Here’s how to find them in Wilmington.
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Good News Friday: Fayetteville State lands biggest gift in university’s history
Today, we’ve got a rescued baby fawn, an historic gift at Fayetteville State University, and a glow-up for the Carolina Panthers’ stadium in Charlotte.
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How to push back against Trump’s election claims
Last week, President Trump brought up old falsehoods about election security and the 2020 election. With just over three months until the midterms, here are ways you can participate in our democracy and make your voice heard.
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Local leaders echo Gov. Stein’s call for more federal funding for Helene recovery
Nearly two years after Helene devastated their communities, Gov. Josh Stein and western NC leaders are calling for more federal support to complete the $60 billion recovery.
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Before cars ruled Fayetteville, streetcars connected the city
Today, as in most city’s across the country, transportation in downtown Fayetteville is dominated by automobiles. In the early 1900s, however, streetcars once crisscrossed the budding metropolis on steel rails that stretched out from the city center.
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NC elections board says it won’t name allegedly dead voters, raising concerns
The lack of transparency means NC voters at present have no way to verify if they have been inaccurately flagged as deceased and are subject to removal from voter rolls.
