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Duke, UNC players picked in the WNBA Draft
Duke star Taina Mair was picked in the first round of the WNBA Draft Monday. Two more North Carolina players—Duke’s Ashlon Jackson and UNC’s Indya Nivar—were taken in the second round.
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This ‘totally underrated’ Wilmington-shot movie is now a cult classic
“Empire Records” flopped at the box office, but it’s soared with film-lovers in the 31 years since its release. But did you know it was filmed in Wilmington? Here’s where.
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‘In a very bad place’: A western NC county’s wait for federal Helene reimbursement
Henderson County in western NC has spent millions on storm damage, but local leaders say they’re still waiting for federal Helene reimbursement from the Trump administration.
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North Carolina’s drought makes this weekend’s ‘good’ weather into bad news
This weekend’s forecast is warm, dry weather. But that’s bad news for North Carolina’s ongoing drought.
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Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues
Trump’s war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?
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Joro spiders are back. Here’s where they’re found in North Carolina
In North Carolina, Joro spiders were first spotted in the western region of the state, and the state’s established population has largely remained in western NC.
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Western North Carolina artist conserves 62 acres near Green River Game Land
Western North Carolina artist Karen-Eve Bayne learned to give back when she was growing up. Today, she’s doing that with a plan that conserves huge tracts near the Green River Game Land.
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NC farmers are facing a severe financial squeeze in 2026. Here’s why
NC farmers are facing rising costs, extreme weather, and global trade pressures—making 2026 one of the toughest years in recent memory.
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Biltmore House transforms with magical light, sound exhibit Luminere
“Luminere,” a ticketed event running select evenings from March 26 through Oct. 18, transforms Biltmore House and its gardens into a “nighttime canvas of light, motion and sound.”
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Fourth-generation western NC farmer Jamie Ager talks Congress run, Iran, FEMA
Fourth-generation Western North Carolina farmer Jamie Ager, will face two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards in the battle for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District in November.
