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Asheville City Council votes to end Flock camera contract ‘immediately’
After a marathon of over two dozen public commenters—nearly all of whom opposed the technology—Asheville City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
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Asheville protesters plan big showing as G20 meets in western NC
As world finance leaders gather for a G20 summit in Asheville, local activists will denounce the federal government’s limited response to Helene.
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We looked into Jennifer Balkcom’s past campaign contributions. Here’s what we found.
As Balkcom introduces herself to the electorate in western North Carolina, Cardinal & Pine looked at who has contributed to her campaigns.
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North Carolina failed to protect coastal fisheries, court says
Following a six-year lawsuit, a NC Superior Court judge ruled the state’s mishandling of coastal fisheries has led to depleted fish stocks along the NC coast.
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Heat domes are more than hot weather. Here’s what they mean for NC
A heat dome can make NC’s sticky heat feel unbearable and dangerous. Here’s why it happens, who’s most at risk, and what to do before it gets worse.
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3 things happening in NC: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch’s NC State homecoming
Historic astronaut Christina Koch’s reunion with NC State and big happenings at the NC Transportation Museum. Here are 3 things happening in NC this week.
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Opinion: The partisan corruption of North Carolina’s early voting plans
North Carolina’s election leaders crafted early voting plans meant to help certain Republican voters, not all NC voters.
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Western NC doctors speak out against Jennifer Balkcom on abortion and Medicaid expansion
As a candidate and state lawmaker, Jennifer Balkcom opposed Medicaid expansion and voted to restrict abortion rights. Doctors say that’s bad for western North Carolina.
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NC healthcare costs are skyrocketing. This report says Trump is partly to blame
A new report shows that healthcare costs have increased significantly this year. Pressure from the expiration of the ACA tax credits and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are both factors. Things may get worse.
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How North Carolina protects your ballot from fraud and interference
North Carolinians will soon begin casting their votes in the midterm elections. There is a lot of misinformation about election security, but we’ve broken down why you should feel confident in North Carolina.
