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Iryna's Law goes into effect

3 things happening in NC this week: Iryna’s Law and the 2026 election begins now

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Our picks for 3 things happening this week in NC: Iryna's Law takes effect, despite concerns. The 2026 election officially begins, and the chance to be a viking in Oxford. 
Activists boycott Chuck Edwards' McDonald's

Activists boycott Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s over his support of SNAP cuts

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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. 
The disaster of NC's disaster recovery office, Rebuild NC

The ‘disaster’ of NC’s disaster recovery office, ReBuild NC

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Also known as ReBuild NC, the agency wasn’t good at rebuilding, monitoring budgets, overseeing contractors or helping hurricane victims, many of whom were left living in motels for years while their homes were supposedly being rebuilt.
Good News Friday: Museum swaps red wolves in NC

Good News Friday: Endangered red wolves find new home in Durham

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A pair of breeding red wolves have been swapped for a wolf family living at the Museum of Life and Science. Plus, Helene relief sees infusion of state spending and new fund creates lifeline for classical music industry.
Spraying herbicide from the nozzle to Para Grass weeds

Report: Pesticide banned in 70+ countries widely used in NC

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A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.
Officials in Charlotte vow to resist looming ICE, Border Patrol crackdown

Officials in Charlotte vow to resist looming ICE, Border Patrol crackdown

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As ICE and Border Patrol head for Charlotte, local groups say they are training volunteers on how to protest and informing immigrants of their rights.