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Opinion: Mark Robinson’s comeback lacked one big thing—an apology
Mark Robinson, a disgraced Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, teased a comeback with a new “tell-all” interview. But he owes more than that to the millions of North Carolinians he insulted with his hateful campaigning.
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Good News Friday: Duke ‘Homegrown’ program invests $203 million in jobs, housing
Duke makes a splash with its Homegrown program. Plus, the state honors one of NC’s most successful craft breweries, and a meaningful investment in women’s sports by the Carolina Panthers owner.
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Ancient Cherokee mound in North Carolina returns to Cherokee ownership
Built about 1,000 years ago, the Noquisiyi Mound (pronounced no-KWEE-shee-yee and previously known as Nikwasi) is one of the most culturally significant sites in the entire region. Recently, the Cherokee mound returned to tribal ownership.
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Good News Friday: Queens University heads to the NCAA Tournament for the first time
The NCAA has a new Cinderella in Queens University. Plus, Temple Grandin tours North Carolina and bipartisan lawmakers get behind public education.
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‘Top Chef’ comes to North Carolina for Season 23
The Carolinas, including two chefs from NC, are featured in “Top Chef” Season 23.
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Good News Friday: ‘Top Chef’ places Charlotte in the spotlight
“Top Chef” on Bravo puts the Charlotte culinary scene on center stage. Plus, a new initiative makes music education accessible to NC kids and a fan-favorite NC beer mascot returns.
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Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina
This fall’s US Senate race in North Carolina between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could determine which party controls Congress’ upper chamber.
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Good News Friday: This NC church gives away free prom dresses
A NC church in Apex makes the biggest school event accessible to everyone with free prom dresses. Plus, a beer that cheers to hurricane recovery.
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NC election officials used to steer clear of backing candidates. No more.
In a departure from past practices, NC election officials are openly supporting Republican candidates this year.
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Good News Friday: Signs of life abound in North Carolina film industry
North Carolina film leaders are bullish about the state’s prospects for movie and TV productions, a decade after state leaders launched a grant program. That, and more positive stories from around NC, in today’s Good News Friday.
