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The Geminids meteor shower is peaking. Here’s how to watch in NC
The Geminids meteor shower, one of the best celestial lightshows of the year, peaks in mid-December. Here’s how to find the optimal “dark sky” spots to watch it in NC.
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More industries want a break from Trump immigration policies
The Trump administration gave a break to farms after his immigration crackdown left them short on workers. Now other industries are asking for the same break from Trump immigration policies.
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Which NC cities are best to retire in? Here’s how they rank
A new WalletHub listing takes a look at the top 182 US cities to retire in. NC cities didn’t fare too well.
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From parades to tree lightings, 24 can’t-miss holiday events in the Gaston County area
From carriage rides to parades, Gaston County will host it all this holiday season. Here is a run-down of family events happening in November and December.
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Activists boycott Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s over his support of SNAP cuts
A NC civil rights group says it is asking people to boycott US Rep. Chuck Edwards’ fast food restaurants, including McDonald’s, because of his vote to cut food benefits for poor people.
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Meet the NC turkeys pardoned this Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving since 1989, leaders in America have offered a reprieve to a few lucky gobblers. Here are the NC turkeys pardoned this year.
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Opinion: The shutdown deal is devastating to NC hemp industry
The deal to end the government shutdown includes a ban on many hemp products. It would hit hard in the NC hemp industry.
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Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast
Coastal erosion off the coast of NC has been exacerbated by climate change, researchers say, leaving local communities like Carolina Beach to take on major beach nourishment projects.
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Payments in AT&T settlement could total $7,500 per person. Here’s who’s eligible
A massive AT&T settlement could net you up to $7,500 because of the company’s 2024 data breaches. Here’s what you need to know.
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Fayetteville loves these two dive bars, and they’re both owned by the same woman
Locals in Fayetteville rave about the dive bars Cheers Too and Louie’s Sports Pub, but many folks might not know that they’re owned by the same woman.
