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Good News Friday: NC State women’s basketball surprises local player with a scholarship
Our weekly Good News Friday roundup includes a heartwarming surprise for NC State women’s basketball, plus a local kid makes good at MLS All-Star Week.
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Wilmington movie ‘Maximum Overdrive’ celebrates 40 years of being ‘so bad it’s good’
Now, 40 years after its release, “Maximum Overdrive” is back in Wilmington, where it was shot, for a series of anniversary screenings Aug. 28-30 at historic Thalian Hall.
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Viral western NC tornado picture was fake, made by AI
An AI-generated image of a supposed tornado in western NC fooled many, including professional meteorologists.
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Mental health clinic offering ketamine therapy to veterans opens in Pinehurst, Charlotte
How one North Carolina doctor hopes to treat veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression through ketamine therapy.
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An NC county’s election director quits, citing lack of support
In her resignation letter, Anson County’s election director cited a laundry list of issues, including broken salary and training promises, mistreatment and ballot security concerns. She was alone in the office, with no deputy director or staff to help.
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7 under-the-radar NC restaurants for a summertime meal you won’t forget
Enjoy a memorable bite to eat this summer at seven of my favorite hidden gem NC restaurants.
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3 things happening in NC: The legislature’s back. Will they override veto on ‘Freedom to Carry’ gun bill?
NC’s Freedom to Carry bill opens the state’s gun laws real wide. Plus, the NC Watermelon Festival and Charlotte hosts the MLS All-Star Game.
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‘Huge strides’: Lake Lure marina reopens after Helene devastation
There’s still work to be done on the Lake Lure marina after Helene, but it held a soft opening ahead of the July 18 weekend.
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Asheville artist hides painting of viral Jimothy the raccoon in NC woods
After seeing Jimothy the raccoon go viral on social media, Asheville artist Spencer Beals was inspired.
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List ranks the ‘coolest NC towns.’ Most are in western NC
A new list ranked the “coolest NC towns,” combining cooler summer temperatures and good vacation options. Five of the towns are in western NC.
