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3 things happening in NC: After flooding, the Carolina Beach boardwalk rebounds
Brighter days ahead for the Carolina Beach boardwalk. Plus, lawmakers look to head off more Medicaid crises.
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North Carolina water parks: 2026 opening dates, prices, & ratings
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 season at the top North Carolina water parks, from ticket prices to honest reviews.
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Good News Friday: Five critically endangered red wolves are born in North Carolina
Exciting news for one of the most endangered animals in the world. Plus, lawmakers take aim at concert ticket scalpers.
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As the weather warms, so can challenges for North Carolina shellfish farmers
North Carolina shellfish farmers have avoided any major mortality events in 2026. But warming coastal waters can bring diseases and viruses.
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He was convicted in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Now he’s opened an Asheville business
An Asheville business owner, who was convicted and later pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, faces backlash.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, May 15-21
This week in North Carolina, you can attend protests, voter registration events, listening sessions, and more.
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Goodyear may close Fayetteville plant, putting 1,700 jobs at risk
One of the largest employers in the Fayetteville area, Goodyear, could close by the end of 2027. Here’s what to know.
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5 animal sanctuaries in North Carolina (+ the critters you’ll see)
Have you ever wanted to cuddle a coatimundi, kick it with a kangaroo, or chat with a capybara? Do that and more at five animal sanctuaries in North Carolina.
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Gas is over $4 in NC. Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills?
Gas has climbed past $4 a gallon as the Iran war drives up oil markets and food costs. Clean energy advocates say more solar and wind projects could make monthly bills harder to rattle.
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Popular Asheville restaurant Hungry Bear Cafe is closing. Here’s why
They opened because they were fed up with not having good local food options. Now a fast food chain is forcing them out.
