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Tiny town in North Carolina honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker
Andre The Giant, a towering menace in the wrestling ring but a gentle giant on the movie screen, is being honored with a roadside marker in his beloved adopted small town in North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC
Gov. Josh Stein wants to make teacher pay in NC the envy of the southeast. Plus, a World War II veteran is finally laid to rest.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, April 24-30
This week in North Carolina, you can attend protests, marches, and a conversation with Timothy Snyder, author of “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.”
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See 6 western NC destinations that are perfect for a long weekend trip
A whopping six western NC destinations placed on WorldAtlas’ list of best spots for a long weekend. All told, North Carolina landed 12 spots on the list.
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Woman banned from Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s after marching band protest
How a western North Carolina woman was banned from McDonald’s owned by Congressman Chuck Edwards following a marching band protest.
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These Great Smoky Mountains trails are closed because of encounters with bears
Here’s why a few tense encounters with bears in the Great Smoky Mountains has officials concerned.
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Opinion: On marijuana, North Carolina needs to join the 21st century
Today, North Carolina is one of 10 states in the US without medical marijuana or some kind of regulated adult-use market. We’re a throwback, and not in any kind of good way.
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3 things happening in NC: Last stand for North Carolina hemp industry?
The hemp industry in North Carolina is hoping for a rescue before November. Plus, annual festivals in Mebane and Greenville celebrate culture and … pirates.
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The 12 best beaches in North Carolina for every kind of beachgoer
Everyone from partygoers and outdoor enthusiasts to introverts and families can find their ideal beach vacation in North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: Jeff Jackson’s Live Nation win could mean cheaper tickets
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces a big win over Live Nation, and it could save all of us on ticket prices. Plus, Navy aircraft center preps for Kinston and details emerge about Disney’s plans for Pittsboro.
