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3 things happening in NC: The Outer Banks looks for help after another storm traps locals
Another storm, another washout on the Outer Banks. Plus, the Faith Hedgepeth case and Ava Gardner’s legacy.
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Hurricane Helene changed Yancey County forever
Hurricane Helene claimed over 100 lives, destroyed thousands of homes, and changed western North Carolina forever. Yancey County residents reflect on the storm that changed everything.
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Why two NC constitutional amendments on the ballot could be devastating
Two proposed amendments to the North Carolina constitution have the potential to radically disrupt revenue for local governments while making handouts to corporations and the wealthy permanent.
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Teachers union to distribute 30,000 free books to western NC families
A national teachers union will host a family literacy fair on Sunday, serving students, families and educators across western North Carolina.
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6 texts, 5 calls, 38 mins: Records reveal Michael Whatley’s work as Helene ‘recovery czar’
Senate candidate Michael Whatley has portrayed himself as heavily involved in Helene recovery in western NC. Public records say otherwise.
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Wilmington film festival honors city’s horror movie history
Wilmington and horror movies go way back. This local film festival celebrates that spooky history.
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Good News Friday: Eric Church is giving away homes in western North Carolina
County star Eric Church rings in the Helene anniversary the right way. Plus, 9 North Carolina hotels land a Micheline star.
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12 great pumpkin patches in the Wilmington area
Fall is here. Here’s where to get your pumpkin if you live in the Wilmington area.
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Why the small town of Ronda, North Carolina, appears headed for dissolution
The town of Ronda, North Carolina, is rich in history, just not much else.
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Is kratom legal in North Carolina? What to know after Ole Miss deaths
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern, and the FDA has warned consumers not to use kratom because of the risk of serious adverse effects. Here’s what the laws are in North Carolina.
