Just under two months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, legislators and community members are calling on the legislature to provide more financial support to the region.
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30 holiday events across North Carolina’s Piedmont in 2024
Check out 30 of the coolest holiday events happening across the North Carolina Piedmont this winter.
Holiday gift guide: This year, support local businesses in WNC & beyond
A search for the perfect holiday gift ends with these 15 businesses and makers in western North Carolina and beyond.
Top 8 TV shows set in North Carolina
Discover which beloved TV series put North Carolina on the map, from small-town charm to coastal drama, in this ranking of top shows.
The best places to experience in the North Carolina Triangle
Are you looking for the best places to eat, drink, relax, and shop to fully experience the magic of the North Carolina Triangle? Look no further than Cardinal & Pine’s guide to the top spots in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
In Durham, neighbors plan for an uncertain future together in a second Trump term
With concerns about potential political and living challenges, Durham community members gathered to create solutions and build a support network against a second Trump administration.
11 NC chefs dish out advice & inspiration for holiday meals
Need inspiration for your holiday meals? We asked 11 North Carolina chefs to share their go-to dishes and traditions for this celebratory season.
After Trump’s re-election, racist texts target Black people in North Carolina and other states
After Election Day results came in, text messages referencing slavery and cotton-picking have targeted men, women, and students of color across the states, sparking outrage and federal investigations.
Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health.
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
‘I am a medical debt voter’: How a national nonprofit campaign is empowering NC voters impacted by medical debt
After losing his wife to cancer, North Carolina’s Terry Belk has spent years battling medical debt. Now, Community Catalyst is helping people like him make their voices heard at the polls.
Knocking for a cause: Progressive Turnout Project’s effort to flip NC blue
Door-to-door canvasser Christopher Dean, a former Republican, is on a mission with Progressive Turnout Project to turn NC pro-Democratic.
North Carolina DJ Darryl Krush helps turn voting into a party
DJs at the Polls, a non-partisan get-out-the-vote group, promises to keep Election Day upbeat and harmonious, providing 3,500 DJs to play family friendly music at more than 7,000 polling sites in battleground states, including North Carolina.
Local DJs to provide the soundtrack at North Carolina polls Nov. 5
At polling sites in cities throughout North Carolina on Election Day, Nov. 5, voters may find themselves dancing in line, with local DJs providing the beat.
Opinion: Despite his silence, Donald Trump’s health care plan is bad medicine for Americans, especially women
“Donald Trump’s actions and intentions would effectively put politicians in the exam room with doctors and our patients,” Dr. Amelia Sutton, a maternal-fetal medicine physician in Charlotte, writes in an op-ed.
Want to join a book club? Here are 40+ in North Carolina, divided by city.
We’ve compiled a list of more than 40 book clubs in six of the state’s largest cities.
Abortion bans are top of mind for young women in North Carolina as they consider Harris or Trump
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the tensions over abortion in North Carolina have only intensified, setting up the presidential election as a referendum on fundamental rights for tens of millions of women.
North Carolina is finally confronting the ‘horror stories’ of its medical debt crisis
The state has among the worst rates of medical debt in the country, but new programs introduced by Roy Cooper and Vice President Kamala Harris could bring relief to millions of low- and middle-income North Carolinians.
NC’s first flu death of 2024 is confirmed: Here’s how to protect yourself
North Carolina urges vaccinations after announcing its first flu-related death of the 2024-25 season. Here’s what you need to know.
Three Mecklenburg County women could be key to breaking the GOP supermajority in the General Assembly
Democrats are hoping to break the Republicans’ grip on the General Assembly. Beth Helfrich, Woodson Bradley, and Nicole Sidman could be the reason they succeed.
How Dan Bishop could target abortion rights as NC attorney general
In post-Roe America, states now have the final say on reproductive rights. If Dan Bishop were to be elected North Carolina attorney general, his past votes and comments suggest he would seek to use the power of his position to restrict access.
Got medical debt in North Carolina? A new state program may help you.
North Carolinians have some of the most expensive medical debt in the US, and a new program from Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration aims to do something about it.
Cults in the Carolinas: 5 controversial groups with North Carolina Ties
Learn about five cults associated with North Carolina, from the ultra-religious to the downright predatory.
4 North Carolina universities shine in Top 50 national rankings
North Carolina universities shine in national rankings, with Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest in the top 50. Discover the state’s academic excellence.
15 biggest & best pumpkin patches in North Carolina
We’ve found the 15 biggest and best pumpkin patches spread across North Carolina.
Lies about the Hurricane Helene response forecast a storm of misinformation for next month’s election
Perhaps most alarming is what these lies signal for the upcoming election. Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, warned on X: “If you think the lies and distortions and know-nothing takes about FEMA are bad, just wait until this time next month.”
Storm damage increases barriers to abortion access in WNC
Planned Parenthood’s Asheville clinic, the only abortion provider in western NC, is temporarily closed because of damage from Hurricane Helene.
Ghostly Getaways: Explore North Carolina’s 9 most haunted hotels
Book a stay at one of North Carolina’s nine most haunted hotels … if you dare.
OPINION: Mo Green, Michele Morrow to debate in NC superintendent’s race tonight. Here are 5 takeaways from the race so far.
This race to lead North Carolina’s public schools is a microcosm for national politics because the candidates represent two starkly different philosophies.
Rerouting fall: Alternative autumn destinations in the Tar Heel State
With western North Carolina under a travel advisory, here are some other ideas for road trips in the Tar Heel State this fall.
Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina
With many North Carolina residents still lacking power from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on the insurance industry’s request to raise homeowner premium rates.