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Good News Friday: The Lumbee Tribe will finally be recognized by the US government
After fighting for generations, the Lumbee Tribe, a local Indigenous population is finally affirmed. Plus, high school students unveil impressive aviation project during annual Wright Bros. memorial while a Charlotte couple wins big on Netflix. ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the state, folks were slacking off at work, itching to celebrate. Whether…
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A NC reentry program uses tiny homes to house women leaving prison
An innovative NC reentry program breaks ground in Alamance County. By fall 2026, they hope to offer tiny homes to formerly incarcerated women in need of housing.
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Judge orders FEMA to restore $200M in disaster mitigation funding for NC
“Keeping water systems working and keeping homes out of floodwater isn’t politics — it’s basic safety. This ruling puts the money back where it was promised so these communities can be ready for the next storm,” NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson said of the order to FEMA. A federal judge has ordered the Federal Emergency…
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Good News Friday: Anti-violence program making a difference in Charlotte, study says
If it’s Friday, it must be time for some good news. This week, some positive signs from a local anti-violence program in Charlotte, NC’s largest city.
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Scientists say the ‘forever chemical’ TFA causes irreversible harm. In eastern NC, it’s everywhere.
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.
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A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.
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Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein announces $5 million in grants for rural NC
This week’s Good News Friday roundup includes big “Giving Tuesday” gifts, rural improvements announced by Gov. Josh Stein, and a major honor for a Charlotte museum.
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7 big reasons why everything is so expensive right now in NC
Groceries are too expensive. The social safety net is weaker than ever. And people in NC communities could really use your generosity this year.
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Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.
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3 things happening in NC this week: Iryna’s Law and the 2026 election begins now
Our picks for 3 things happening this week in NC: Iryna’s Law takes effect, despite concerns. The 2026 election officially begins, and the chance to be a viking in Oxford.
