Get Lost in Live Music Again at These 6 North Carolina Spots
Here are the 6 best ways to see live music in NC, combining great music, great sound quality, and great vibes.
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2023
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The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Officially Over in the U.S.
For the past three years, the country has been in a public health emergency, it ends today. That means many people will have to start paying for COVID tests.
May
2023
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A Community Guide of (Mostly Free) Weekly Activities in Downtown Winston-Salem
We all want to get out of the house, but that doesn’t mean we want to break the bank to do it. Here’s a list of low-cost community activities to get you out and about in Winston-Salem.
May
2023
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Tick Season Has Arrived in North Carolina: Follow These Simple Steps to Stay Safe
After a mild winter, there will likely be an uptick in ticks this year. Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors.
May
2023
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Sweetheart Scammers Stole $18 Million from North Carolinians Last Year. Here’s How They Did It.
Dating can be hard. Harder still when your new boo is trying to empty your bank accounts. Watch out for these dating scams the next time you swipe right.
May
2023
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NC’s Attacks on LGBTQ People Echo a Dark Past of Discrimination
NC’s Attacks on LGBTQ People Echo a Dark Past of Discrimination
May
2023
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Op-Ed: North Carolina’s New Abortion Legislation Would Hurt the Wellbeing of Women, Children, and Families
In a guest post, a group of 8 UNC doctors, professors, and researchers highlight the dangerous impact of North Carolina Republicans' new 12-week abortion ban. "The legislation imposes an array of medically unnecessary hurdles ... that make it harder and more expensive for women to get early abortions," the group writes.
May
2023
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Where the Abortion Ban and 5 Other Key Bills Stand in the North Carolina Legislature
Here’s a look at some of the measures that did or did not pass during the frenzy of last week’s legislative deadline.
May
2023
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‘Never Again’: 78 Years After World War II, A NC Descendant of Holocaust Survivors Speaks
Wake Forest’s Shelly Bleiweiss tells his parents’ harrowing story, and explains why it’s important to stand up to bigotry.
May
2023
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What Happens if America Defaults on Its Debt?
If the country defaults on its debt, millions of people would lose their jobs, retirement accounts would be decimated, Social Security payments could be delayed, Medicare and Medicaid benefits could be affected, and military members could see paychecks delayed.
Voting Rights Groups Hold Public Events to Counter ‘Dangerous’ Legislation
| July 19, 2023
Common Cause NC and other groups are hosting town hall events to hold lawmakers accountable for the state’s new 12-week abortion ban and bills that defund public schools and make it harder to vote.
Why Do Giraffes Have Long Necks? Answers To 25 Animal Evolution Questions
| July 19, 2023
Stacker compiled a list of 25 animal evolution questions and answers to explain some of those mysteries, from why giraffes have such long necks to how ants can carry 50 times their body weight.
States That Grow The Most Vegetables
| July 19, 2023
When it comes to their daily greens, many Americans like to shop local. Read on to find out how much your state contributes to the number of fresh veggies on shelves at markets across the U.S.
Here Are the Student and Employee IDs You Can Now Use to Vote in North Carolina
| July 18, 2023
Elections officials approved 99 student and employee photo IDs for use in upcoming elections, including those from all UNC System schools, NC State University and several Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
How Do I Pick the Juiciest, Most Delicious Watermelon? A Guide for North Carolinians Who Love Watermelon Season
| July 18, 2023
Where can you find the most delicious watermelons? How do you pick the juiciest one? And how far can you spit a watermelon seed, anyway? Take a look at how to make the most of North Carolina's watermelon season.
100 Best Beach Towns In The US
| July 18, 2023
Summer vacation has begun across the U.S., and if Memorial Day is any indication, travelers should expect a busy summer season in 2023. Stacker crunched the numbers to find the best beach towns in the U.S.