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In North Carolina, a 20-year-old student will self-deport after six months in ICE custody
Allison Bustillo Chinchilla has chosen to return to Honduras after six months in ICE detention with no charges.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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NC veteran speaks out after flag-burning arrest outside White House
Jay Carey, who served for 20 years and saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, told Cardinal & Pine that he was not disrespecting the flag but protesting the Trump administration’s perversion of the right to free speech.
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‘I’m afraid of no access’: Calls flood NC clinics as providers warn of a backdoor abortion ban
Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill threatens to pull Medicaid coverage from clinics that provide reproductive health care across the nation.
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3 things happening in NC this week: Kites, the endangered hellbender, and a first taste of fall
Unseasonably cool temperatures, a kite festival, and a celebration of North America’s largest native salamander, sometimes referred to as a ‘snot otter.’ Here are 3 things happening in NC this week.
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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Good News Friday: NC high schooler wins prestigious scholarship for her research on heart disease
Cary high school student Jamie Cheng is one of just 21 students nationwide receiving the $25,000 scholarship. She’s researching heart disease.
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Marshall sees small business comeback after Hurricane Helene
Last fall, communities across western North Carolina were devastated by Hurricane Helene. A year later, the town of Marshall has reopened and is forging a path forward.
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Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick
As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla’s wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
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NC ‘no tax on tips’ proposal would have little effect for workers, critics say
North Carolina lawmakers want to follow the federal government’s lead on exempting taxes on tips in most cases but critics of the policy said the minor benefits would only help a small number of workers.
