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Pete Buttigieg packs barn for rural Democrat Jamie Ager in competitive NC congressional district
Pete Buttigieg offers the highest-profile endorsement yet for Jamie Ager in the campaign for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
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NC Republicans agree to loosen alcohol laws, but nix Sunday ABC sales
Canned cocktails and “happy hour” promotions are in. Sunday ABC liquor sales are out in NC. Here’s why.
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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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Hantavirus poses little threat to North Carolina, Duke infectious disease expert says
A North Carolina resident was among the cruise passengers exposed to the deadly hantavirus outbreak, but Dr. Nicholas Turner of Duke University, told Cardinal & Pine why North Carolinians shouldn’t be worried.
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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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How the abortion pill became a NC student’s lifeline—and a political target
Mifepristone, approved in 2000 by the FDA, is now the most common way to have an abortion. A lawsuit from Louisiana and a bill in Congress could change how—and whether—patients can get it.
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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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A NC mom went to the ER after a scare. The bill was $6,700
A North Carolina mom says her short ER visit after an allergic reaction turned into a $6,700 lesson in how hospital codes drive up costs.
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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.
