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wild horses of corolla can handle hurricane erin by using tactics they've been using for years

Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick

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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.
the "no tax on tips" proposal will benefit very few nc workers, critics say

NC ‘no tax on tips’ proposal would have little effect for workers, critics say

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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.
nc data centers may further erode clean drinking water in the state

NC community worries data centers would drain local water supply

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A proposed Amazon data center campus threatens to worsen water issues in a small NC community.
health insurance increases will hurt state employees

NC state employee and teacher reps say health insurance increases will hurt worker retention

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The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year.
Frankie Muniz is raising money for Victory Junction

Good News Friday: NASCAR driver & actor raises money for children’s camp

This week was full of star power, with one actor set to teach at UNC Greensboro and another looking to raise money for a local children’s camp. The annual Asheville Quilt Show also takes place this weekend after a year off due to Helene.
area food banks can't fill the gap from the loss of federal funding, leaving many in nc hungry and without food

NC food banks can’t fill the hunger gap caused by federal SNAP cuts, nonprofit leaders say

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‘The worst hunger crisis that we’ve seen in nearly 20 years’