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Support these western North Carolina mountain towns for Spring Break 2025
These six Western North Carolina towns are ready to welcome visitors for spring break. Tourism dollars help support the recovery efforts throughout the region.
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Interested in dropping alcohol? Here are 7 THC-infused drinks made in North Carolina.
These hemp-derived drinks give a light buzz, but without alcohol or hangovers. Here’s a guide to the North Carolina THC-infused drinks you should try.
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NC needs workers who help people with disabilities. A new fund aims to do that.
Through a new $3 million investment, the state aims to transform how it recruits and retains the essential workers who provide daily support to its most vulnerable populations.
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Arcades in Charlotte, ranked from worst to best
Discover Charlotte’s top arcade bars for adults, plus family-friendly options for the kids.
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Artist supports local abortion providers with painting donation
Amid abortion access struggles in NC, a painting donation to local abortion clinics stands as a tribute to providers and patients navigating the state’s ever-changing restrictions.
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Republicans tried to cancel their votes in the NC Supreme Court race. So voters spoke out with a disco party.
Judge Jefferson Griffin lost his race but is still trying to toss out 65,000 votes. At ‘Disenfranchised Disco’ on Friday night, North Carolinians proved that protecting democracy requires mobilization—both on and off the dance floor.
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5 companies will bring 800+ jobs to small-town NC
Five companies have committed to creating over 800 manufacturing and technology jobs across rural North Carolina counties, investing more than $128 million in the process.
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7 NC shelters where you can take a dog on a day trip
Discover seven North Carolina animal shelters offering “doggy day out” programs where you can take shelter dogs on field trips and help them find homes.
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Looking for affordable housing in rural NC? One lawmaker has an idea that could help.
If you live in a small town (or want to) and are struggling to find housing, a new proposal could help—by changing how rural NC housing developments get funded.
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Treatment, not prison: NC’s new $11M mental health initiative
North Carolina invests $11 million to expand mental health and substance use services, aiming to prevent incarceration and support justice-involved individuals
