History
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The mysterious exhumation of Durham’s founding father
Most North Carolinians know the story of Sir Walter Raleigh — or if they don’t, they can most likely identify the namesake of the state capital. As for Dr. Bartlett Durham, the man for whom they named Raleigh’s younger sibling city, that story isn’t quite as familiar.
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Op-Ed: It’s Rosa Parks’ birthday. Here’s why access to public transit is still a civil rights issue.
Systemic racism has many tentacles. On Rosa Parks’ birthday, we remember how access to public transit has been denied to many Black communities. It’s still an issue today.
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A new child tax credit could pass this month. Here’s what it would do for low-income families.
During the pandemic, Democrats changed the child tax credit and cut childhood poverty in half. Now there’s new hope for making those changes permanent, but there are skeptics.
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Martin Luther King Jr. visited NC often. Here are 5 times to remember.
NC was a hotspot for hate in King’s lifetime. But it was also the home of civil rights pioneers. So Martin Luther King Jr. was often here.
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Native American villages, colonial homes, and segregated schools: 10 historic buildings in NC
North Carolina has many historic buildings. We tell the tales behind 10 of the most storied structures in the state and how they’re being used today.
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As North Carolina housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in North Carolina was $272,000. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $363,600.
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Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number: The Stories Behind the 10 Oldest Cities in North Carolina
Some are best known for their rustic charm, while others have grown into thoroughly modern metropolises. Here’s a look at the 10 oldest towns and cities in North Carolina.
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The paper mill’s gone. But there’s optimism in Canton, NC.
In May, one NC town lost the paper mill that fueled its economy. We found a surprising thing when we returned three months later. People are optimistic.
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Four powerful moments in NC’s Black history
It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked.
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North Carolina Black-Owned Business Lands Grant Money From NBA Stars, Including NC Native Chris Paul
Owner William Fulton plans to use the grant money to expand his business’ sales market into other parts of North Carolina.
