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NC Broadband

‘This should not be a partisan issue’: The political tug-of-war over rural NC broadband internet gaps

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State and federal leaders say they’re making progress extending access into NC broadband internet gaps—mostly because of Biden infrastructure funding—but the Republican closure of an affordable broadband program for lower-income people threatens to dampen progress.
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Biden visits Wilmington, unveils funding to replace lead water pipes

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“Recently, we discovered that one of our school's water fountains was contaminated with lead. We swiftly resolved the issue, but no teacher or student should have to worry about their most basic needs, like access to clean water,” she said.
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Higher insurance rates could crush NC homeowners

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North Carolina homeowners and renters could be hit with higher insurance rates later this year, and in the state’s coastal counties like Cartaret, New Hanover, and Brunswick, those rates could be astronomically higher. In January, the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) proposed an average insurance rate increase of 42.2% statewide, which was rejected by Commissioner […]
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Rural NC communities get grant funding to address healthcare, infrastructure issues

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The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) this month gave the greenlight to fund eight projects in communities across North Carolina, providing $1.5 million dollars to support a variety of projects and help create 270 jobs.  “These funds make strategic investments in our rural communities to help them seize opportunities to prosper,” Governor Roy Cooper […]
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This federal program is saving North Carolinians money on their internet–here’s how to sign up

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About 863,000 households in North Carolina have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.
Drinking Water Quality

How to test your drinking water for PFAS and other bad things in NC

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Almost 50 water systems in NC have been found to have high levels of toxic PFAS. Here’s how to test if your water has them, or other toxins, in it.