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Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
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.
Opinion: Trump and RFK Jr. will add to water challenges in North Carolina
During his term in office, Trump not only gutted the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce the law, he weakened PFAS safeguards, allowing the contamination crisis to deepen across the country, including here in North Carolina.
Trump’s tariff plan would raise prices and ‘reduce the living standard of Americans,’ economists say
Trump’s plan would effectively be a sales tax that disproportionately harms working-class families and could cause a trade war that hurts US companies, economists say.
North Carolina’s 9 weirdest roadside attractions
Break the monotony of your North Carolina road trip with these odd roadside attractions spread throughout the state.
10 birds migrating through North Carolina this fall
Every corner of North Carolina can see migrating birds in the fall, and we’ve gathered 10 you don’t want to miss.
‘It’s like a family, a very large family’: A rural LGBTQ+ center in North Carolina fights the youth mental health crisis
With LGBTQ+ youth facing startlingly high rates of mental illness, especially in rural communities, we talked with mental health professionals and local activists about how to make change. They say anti-LGBTQ+ policymakers at the state and local level are contributing to the problem.
Jeff Jackson on what he’d do as NC attorney general
Cardinal & Pine recently sat down with Jackson for an interview to get a better sense of why he’s running, what he would focus on as AG, and why the stakes of this particular election are so high. The interview covered a range of topics, including reproductive rights, the fentanyl crisis, corporate accountability, and his opponent’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Here’s a guide to 25 fun things to do in Charlotte
Here’s your Queen City Bucket List of things to do.
‘You don’t know what you don’t know’: A Q&A with a NC doula on making maternal care affordable and accessible
It can be difficult and expensive to be a pregnant person in NC, especially if you’re Black or live in a rural community. We talked with a NC doula about the gaps in care and making doulas more accessible to all.
Ricky Moore’s Saltbox Seafood Joint isn’t just delicious, it’s a model for a sustainable, local NC seafood restaurant
One of the best chefs in North Carolina and a master of NC seafood talks climate change, weathering a pandemic, and doing his part to preserve local fishing operations. You can hear the eastern NC in Ricky Moore's voice, then you taste it in his food. The Durham...
80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
The Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget calls for cutting Social Security and Medicare and banning abortion after 15 weeks nationwide. It would also pose a threat to IVF and slash funding for rental assistance and programs that help build housing, and more.
Native American villages, colonial homes, and segregated schools: 10 historic buildings in NC
North Carolina has many historic buildings. We tell the tales behind 10 of the most storied structures in the state and how they’re being used today.
Trump Wants to Cut Corporate Taxes Again
Sixty-five percent of Americans believe corporate taxes should be raised and roughly six in 10 Americans said it bothered them a lot that corporations and some wealthy people “don’t pay their fair share,” according to a Pew survey. Donald Trump has other ideas.
The History Behind All 63 National Parks In The US
People entered U.S. national parks nearly 312 million times in 2022. Stacker used publicly available data and resources from the National Park Service to compile this brief history of all 63 national parks in the U.S.
How Rural Broadband Is Coming to This North Carolina County
More than 1.1 million North Carolinians lack access to high-speed internet, a necessity of the modern economy. In Warren County and other rural areas, help is finally on the way.
21 Wacky, Wild, & Woolly Festivals Happening in North Carolina in 2023
What wacky, wild, and woolly (yep) festivals are happening in North Carolina this year? We’ve got 21—so mark your calendars and get your crew together, because things are about to get weird.
Op-Ed: Rural Homes Like Mine Could Soon Get High-Speed Internet Thanks to Biden Administration
“If I’m checking a bank account or sending an email, my husband can’t look up a dinner recipe or read the news,” Weaverville resident Sally Weldon writes in an op-ed.
46 Books to Put on Your Summer 2023 Reading List, According to Our Staff
We asked staffers to share recommendations for books to read this summer. Here’s what we came up with.
11 Adventure Parks in North Carolina to Visit This Summer
From well-known water parks to family owned and operated attractions, there’s plenty for adventurous North Carolinians to do during the summer months.
New Republican Budget Plan Would Eliminate Free School Meals, Cut Social Security and Medicare
The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and more.
A Brief History Of The Shoes And Moments That Defined Sneaker Culture
Stacker took a deep dive into the storied histories of some of these game-changing shoes.
Offbeat Adventures: Travel To The Coolest Hidden Wonders In Every U.S. State
As more and more people venture out to make up for the last few pandemic-ridden years, you might be looking to go a little farther off the beaten path to avoid the crowds.
11 Summer Festivals Across the US to Check Out on Your Next Vacation
Bounce researched some of the best festivals to attend during your summer break, using Google deep-dives, Tripadvisor, Outside magazine, and various blogs. The 11 activities listed here give you the opportunity to take part in an amazing summer vacation experience in nearly every corner of the country.
GOP Plans Could Include Deep Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act
House Republicans want to apply deep cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits, an effort that would plunge millions more Americans into extreme poverty.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Sen. Rachel Hunt of Mecklenburg County
Democrat Rachel Hunt was elected to represent southern Charlotte in the state Senate in November. She is a lawyer who previously served two terms in the state House. She is also an advocate for public education and the environment.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Lindsey Prather of Buncombe County
Democrat Lindsey Prather was elected to the state House in November. A former educator who calls Buncombe County home, Prather is eager to get to work to fight for better teacher pay, expand Medicaid, and defend abortion rights.
Meet Your New North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Ya Liu of Cary
Democrat Ya Liu was elected to the state House in November, making her one of the first two Asian American women ever elected to the state legislature.
Meet Your New North Carolina Lawmakers: State Sen. Lisa Grafstein of Raleigh
Democrat Lisa Grafstein was elected to the state Senate in November following a long career as a civil rights attorney. During her career, Grafstein focused on fighting for the rights and freedoms of those living with disabilities.