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VIDEO: NC Farmers Can’t Repair Their Own Equipment. Here’s How That Hurts Them.
Imagine purchasing equipment that’s critical to the success of your business that costs you tens, if not over a hundred thousand dollars, but you’re not allowed to make repairs on the equipment yourself. That is the reality that farmers in North Carolina and across the country fact: they are required to take that equipment to…
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Leo Williams: How a ‘country boy’ from eastern NC came to lead one of NC’s fastest-growing cities
Leo Williams is an up-and-coming political leader with a deep background in education. We talked to him about being the mayor of his adopted city, and the pressures of leading in tumultuous times.
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Cardinal & Pine’s Billy Ball talks rural issues, education on “Do Politics Better”
A far-reaching conversation on the struggles of rural North Carolina, education, and confronting the holidays after a profound loss.
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The most Googled celebrities from North Carolina in 2023
When it comes to celebrities in North Carolina, the sports figure reigns supreme. A look through Bet Carolina’s recent analysis and ranking of the state’s most popular celebrities based on Google data shows that four of the top 10 most Googled North Carolinians are basketball players.
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Meet the NC nonprofit connecting veterans and rescue dogs
NC has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation. And veterans often suffer from mental health and physical health issues. The head of Vets to Vets United is helping with rescue dogs.
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9 ways to celebrate Veterans Day in North Carolina
North Carolina has the third-largest military population in the country, and is home to over 720,000 veterans. As Veterans Day approaches, there will be events from Jacksonville to Brevard celebrating and honoring service members. Veterans Day Luncheon, New Bern The Craven County Veterans Council is hosting a free luncheon open to any veteran and…
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The paper mill’s gone. But there’s optimism in Canton, NC.
In May, one NC town lost the paper mill that fueled its economy. We found a surprising thing when we returned three months later. People are optimistic.
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16 NC trails that take you to something awesome
If you like a beer, a live concert, wildlife, or a culinary treat at the end of your hiking trail, we’ve got you covered.
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The Rise and Rebirth of North Carolina’s African American Music Trail
An eight-county trail in eastern NC doesn’t just revisit our dark history of segregation. It lifts up Black joy by celebrating the musicians who broke barriers and made remarkable music.
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‘A Little More Fashion, a Bit More Culture’: A Roundup of Rides with North Carolina’s Black Cowboy Clubs
Inside NC’s Black saddle clubs, the cowboys and cowgirls continuing their traditions with trail rides and horseback events this summer.
