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Good News Friday: Etsy is sending cash to local artists in NC, including Cherokee artists
The online market Etsy is investing millions in “craft hubs” like the Asheville area. Plus, an homage to NC’s civil rights icons.
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3 things happening in NC: Huge coastal wildfire threatens Brunswick County. Here’s what to know
The latest on a huge wildfire in Brunswick County. Plus: The NC Peach Festival and a big race at Wilkesboro Speedway.
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Good News Friday: NC employees get ‘historic’ boost in parental leave
NC is near the top in parental leave for state workers. Plus, a Republican operative gets the boot for trying to cut voting hours.
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WNC Senator who drafted NC appraisal moratorium may be among those to benefit from it
Reporting shows that NC state Sen. Tim Moffitt will benefit from the NC appraisal moratorium he helped draft.
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Trump pardons Western NC man who sold 14,000 illegal emissions devices
Matthew Sidney Geouge, now 39, pleaded guilty in 2021 to conspiracy, violating the Clean Air Act and tax evasion. He was one of six Trump pardons announced on July 3.
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Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes
Gov. Josh Stein signed a historic $34-billion North Carolina budget Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first comprehensive spending plan since 2023.
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FEMA approves $197M more in Helene recovery funding. Here’s where it’s going
Latest Helene recovery funding includes money for state emergency management, Asheville, Black Mountain projects.
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Saving homes or beaches? Potential NC seawall ban raises rough questions
A new report says placing hardened structures along the N.C. oceanfront could help with chronic erosion woes. But they come with plenty of risk.
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Asheville immigrant advocates praise Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
In Asheville, local immigrant rights advocates and attorneys are recognizing the enormity of the June 30 Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling in a split decision.
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3 things happening in NC: NCGA to hit budget deadline
NC lawmakers flirt with another continuation as budget deadline looms. Here are three things happening in NC this week.
