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Trump tariffs could cause real damage to NC farms

Trump tariffs could cause ‘real harm’ to NC farms, new study shows

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The study by the conservative John Locke Foundation shows how Trump’s tariffs could start a widespread trade war that devastates farms and the rural communities that depend on them.
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Millions could go hungry in NC if SNAP benefits are paused during government shutdown

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Kids, seniors, and veterans are among those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eat. The Trump administration has warned it will discontinue the program’s payments in November.
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OPINION: We need to rethink disaster recovery in North Carolina

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This Saturday—Sept. 27, 2025—marks one year since Hurricane Helene flooded Western North Carolina with five months of rain in just three days. 
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A year after Helene devastated their towns, western NC leaders discuss the road to recovery

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Local leaders face significant challenges and argue Washington and Raleigh could do more to help them recover from the $60 billion storm. 
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One year after Helene, western NC residents reflect on what their communities have been through

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Hurricane Helene left at least 108 people dead, over 100,000 homes damaged or destroyed, and over $60 billion in total costs. A year later, communities across western NC are still picking up the pieces.