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What to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year
Discover everything you need to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of 2024.
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Discover NC’s moonshine & motorsports heritage at Dixieland Speedway event
If you’re a fan of moonshine and racing, you won’t want to miss this joint event between Dixieland Speedway and the Museum of the Albemarle on August 16.
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How new federal health laws fill the gaps in NC and support breastfeeding workers
With North Carolina’s absence of state protections for pregnancy, people like Rose Stanley now have (new) federal laws to balance her college education, job, and parenthood. Read how these regulations are helping not just her—and where there’s room for growth.
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Good News Friday: You’re invited to an elephant’s birthday party
It’s Friday, and you know what that means, another roundup of positive NC news stories! Here’s your Good News Friday for this week.
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North Carolina’s 3 mountain coasters provide scenic thrills & more
We’ve compiled a list of western North Carolina’s best mountain coasters for a new way to explore Appalachia.
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Birth control is now available over the counter in NC for free through Medicaid
An over-the-counter birth control option will now be available for free in North Carolina for anyone who has health insurance through Medicaid, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week.
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North Carolina train ridership hits record highs in 2024
Governor Cooper celebrates record-high numbers of people traveling by train in North Carolina.
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Duck Donuts: 10 facts about North Carolina’s tasty triumph
Discover how Duck Donuts turned a vacation craving into a nationwide favorite right here in North Carolina.
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These 7 NC towns are great for vacations, but not retirement
These seven cities across North Carolina make ideal vacation destinations, according to The Travel, but are not well-suited for retiring in NC.
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These 7 NC businesses proudly employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
We’ve highlighted seven employers in North Carolina who help empower folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) by offering meaningful work.
