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Plus: This ‘cult classic’ movie has NC roots?? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. This week, we wrote about a weekend-long celebration of the Halifax Resolves. Today, we have more to celebrate. The historic Revolutionary War document, which announced North Carolina’s plans to declare independent from the British, is returning home for the first…

Plus: NC elections board blocks voting at HBCU Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. I’m going to begin today’s newsletter with a humble request. Not for money! 😀 As we continue to get our new video series, Billy Ball Explains NC, off the ground, your help can make a big difference. Your…

Plus: Signs of life after Helene Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Recovery is not a passive thing. It takes time, effort, endurance, and a willingness to deal with big disappointments.  The recovery in Asheville after Helene is still a work in progress. But there are definite signs of recovery. Take the…

Plus: Why Venezuela matters to NC Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Did you know that North Carolina played a pivotal role in the mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro? The conflict in Venezuela is unpredictable. We don’t know what it’s going to look like. But in a new episode of…

Plus: Gas prices rise after Iran bombings Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. It is Election Day, North Carolina.  This evening, results will begin coming in shortly after the polls close at 7:30 p.m. Which means, right about now. You can catch the latest results on this dashboard. (Hint: Make sure to use the…

Plus: Name this historic NC downtown Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Art is the lie that tells the truth.  I’m paraphrasing a quote attributed to Pablo Picasso. Today’s “Good News Friday” column celebrates a ground-breaking piece of art that’s telling a lot of truth.  This week, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra director Kwamé Ryan took…

Plus: NC’s best choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Who can argue with a little bit of good news?  Cardinal & Pine’s recurring Friday series—”Good News Friday“—returns today with an animal that is very, very close to not existing anymore.  We’ve reported before on the red wolf. Deforestation,…

Plus: Beat the scammers this holiday season Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Here’s an important piece of reporting from Inside Climate News. Environmentalists in NC—and regular non-advocacy types who, ya know, don’t like toxic water—have been worried about the prevalence of PFAS, a group of human-made compounds that can be harmful…

Plus: A live look at rare snow on the Outer Banks ❄️ Share with a friend   How we’re reporting on immigration right now Immigration has become one of the most closely watched and emotionally charged issues in the country since President Trump returned to office. We’ve seen an increase in ICE raids, legal battles,…