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Disaster relief for western North Carolina at risk as Trump and Elon Musk kill government funding deal
Western North Carolina is still waiting for funding from Congress nearly three months after Hurricane Helene. If the government shuts down at midnight on Friday, as is increasingly likely, the region will continue to go without critical federal aid for the foreseeable future.
42 music festivals coming to North Carolina in 2025
Check out all the 2025 music festivals we could find spanning from the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina to the coast.
9 horse-drawn carriage tours to try in North Carolina
Get out in the open air with these horse-drawn carriage rides offered throughout North Carolina.
Good News Friday: You can go to the North Carolina Zoo next week for just 5 bucks
Our weekly “Good News Friday” roundup has some big wins for animal-lovers, and there’s a doozy of a meteor shower tonight.
Clean energy curious? Here are the tax credits and rebates available to you in North Carolina.
There are several tax credits and rebates available to qualifying North Carolinians who are looking to lower their energy costs.
Get nostalgic at North Carolina’s old-fashioned soda fountains
Old-fashioned soda fountains are a thing of the past, but some North Carolina establishments are still operating well into the new millennium.
Clean energy investments continue to make an impact in North Carolina
From Toyota’s new Randolph County EV battery plan to a new solar facility in Greenville to a huge new semiconductor project in Chatham County, clean energy projects are booming and leading to new jobs across the Tar Heel State.
Good News Friday: These pictures of Carolina Panthers players partying with North Carolina schoolchildren will make your day
Revel in these snapshots of NFL players bringing joy and toys to North Carolina kids who were hit hard by Helene, part of our weekly roundup of positive stories in North Carolina.
A North Carolina giant for civil rights just died
Yvonne Johnson was a groundbreaking leader in Greensboro, but beyond that, she was an advocate for change and racial justice for generations.
Hop aboard 8 holiday train rides in North Carolina
These eight holiday train rides throughout North Carolina will put you on track for the Christmas spirit.
While the U.S. veered right, western North Carolina moved left. Here’s what experts say caused it.
Democrats looking for signs of growing support around the country found few reasons for optimism this November. Western North Carolina was the exception.
VIDEO: The North Carolina legislature’s history of sneak attacks in 90 seconds
The North Carolina legislature’s use of a “hurricane relief” bill to take power away from Democrats fits a pattern of partisan sneak attacks in the NC General Assembly.
Where to go sledding, tubing, & skiing in North Carolina
From snowboarding and skiing to tubing and snowshoeing, there’s plenty to do in North Carolina this winter.
Holiday food safety alert: What North Carolina families need to know
Learn essential holiday food safety tips from North Carolina health officials to prevent foodborne illness and keep your family gatherings safe this season. As families across North Carolina gather for holiday feasts and celebrations, the warmth of tradition comes...
‘Decolonize your bookshelf’: This Indigenous-owned store in North Carolina does more than sell books
A conversation with the owner of Paperbacks & Frybread, an online bookstore in North Carolina that centers on Indigenous stories and authors.
The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
Here are 16 North Carolina Christmas tree lightings, from the mountains to the coast
Whenever you like to ring in the holidays, North Carolina communities from the Outer Banks to the mountains are getting together in the coming days and weeks to officially light their Christmas tree. Here’s what to know.
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.
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.
‘Four years gone’: Trump’s new term spurs North Carolina student walk out to demand climate action
As part of Sunrise Movement’s national walkout for climate action, students at Durham School of the Arts walked out on Friday, demanding climate action towards Durham Public Schools.
Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina
An archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service warned his managers that some projects threatened tribal artifacts still hidden in national forest lands in North Carolina. Instead his managers ignored and retaliated against him often violating historic preservation...
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.
Hit the slopes at these 4 North Carolina skiing destinations
North Carolina may not be the first destination that comes to mind for skiing, but it offers a variety of scenic and well-equipped resorts perfect for winter sports enthusiasts.
20 North Carolina spots from Nicholas Sparks books & movies
Nicholas Sparks has sprinkled North Carolina’s magic in nearly everything he’s ever written, and you can experience it firsthand by visiting these famous spots.
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.
Despite Trump’s victory, Democrats have big night in North Carolina
North Carolina once again cemented itself as the most impossible-to-define political state in the country, voting for Trump by a sizable margin but favoring Democrats over Mark Robinson, Michele Morrow and Dan Bishop.
Jeff Jackson wins race for North Carolina Attorney General
Jackson will serve as the state’s next top law enforcement official and at 42, will be one of the youngest state attorneys general in the country.
Josh Stein wins race for North Carolina governor, beats Mark Robinson
NBC News and DecisionDesk HQ called the race for Stein shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night.
Op-Ed: Josh Stein is Putting North Carolina First
In Mark Robinson’s North Carolina, women are not “called to lead,” victims of sexual assault are mocked, and abortions occur because women “aren’t responsible enough to keep [their] skirts down.” He calls school shooting survivors “prosti-tots” and “spoiled little bastards.”