NC food banks can’t fill the hunger gap caused by federal SNAP cuts, nonprofit leaders say
‘The worst hunger crisis that we’ve seen in nearly 20 years’
Aug
2025
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Our North Carolina
Aug
2025
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Holy ship! Remains from 4 potential shipwrecks were found in NC
East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies discovered the remains of 4 potential shipwrecks. Here’s what you need to know about ECU's discovery.
Aug
2025
12
11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
Aug
2025
11
NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein's veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly's approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
Aug
2025
11
Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
Aug
2025
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Good News Friday: A new home for endangered penguins
This week, some Durham students kicked off the school year and their future careers. Also this week, a young Davidson, North Carolina resident is looking to help fund a new home for endangered penguins and Grandfather Mountain prepares to promote conservation by hosting their annual Junior Naturalist day.
Aug
2025
7
In rural North Carolina, community organizers fight barriers to local government engagement
In her latest report from rural America, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton highlights how North Carolinians are pushing back on structural roadblocks and reclaiming their role in local democracy.
Aug
2025
6
Stein opposes NC auditor’s proposed DMV restructure
A day after the release of State Auditor Dave Boliek’s report recommending to split off the DMV from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein opposes a reorganization of the Department of Motor Vehicles that would make it a standalone agency, his office indicated Tuesday.
Aug
2025
6
The scoop on North Carolina’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart
Instacart has got the scoop on how people in North Carolina and across the country satisfy their sweet tooth during the hottest months of the year.
Aug
2025
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Good News Friday: The North Carolina Film Festival returns
It’s time to roll out the red carpet for the North Carolina Film Festival in New Bern and look to the skies for one accomplished UNC alumnus. Also this week, one NBA champion returns to the court that started it all to help inspire the next generation of basketball stars.
