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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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Food takes center stage at first Lumbee Homecoming since recognition
Award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain brought Lumbee food culture to the tribe’s 58th annual Homecoming event with a demonstration.
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How North Carolina sea turtles are faring this summer
As the weather warms and the summer season heats up, people and turtles are crowding N.C. beaches. Here are some tips on how everyone can share the coast.
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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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Fun summer farmers markets in NC that offer way more than just fruits & veggies
Farmers markets are the best places to find fresh produce, but these options across North Carolina offer much more than fruits and vegetables alone.
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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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Cherokee people confront America’s 250th with pride, pain
As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, the anniversary lands in a more complicated place for Cherokee people.
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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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These NC beaches are among the South’s best, Southern Living readers say
Southern Living readers have ranked the best beaches in the South, and North Carolina beaches were all over the list, including several within driving distance of Wilmington.
