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Republicans Are About to Cause a Government Shutdown. Here’s How It Would Affect You.
House Speaker Kevin MccCarthy has repeatedly tried to pass budget proposals that meet the demands of far-right Republicans, but he has been unable to wrangle the necessary 218 votes to pass any of the 12 annual funding bills necessary to prevent a shutdown.
North Carolina Finally Has a State Budget. Here’s What’s in It.
The budget offers a mix of good news on Medicaid, bad news for public schools, and weird news about judges, guns and plastic bags.
Meet 6 Wild North Carolinians Whose Adventures Defy the Mundane
When these caring North Carolinians say they have a wild side, they mean it in the most literal sense.
Suburban Women Promise Extremist Politicians Will Be Met at the 2024 Ballot Box
As NC Republicans inch closer to passing two election-related bills that could cause chaos and suppress votes, the state program director for Red Wine & Blue, a coalition of suburban women, delivers them a warning: “See you at the ballot box in 2024!”
Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need
A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.
Former NC Supreme Court Justice Enters Democratic Primary for Governor
Michael Morgan contends he is the most qualified to lead the Tar Heel state after serving on the bench for more than 30 years in four different judgeships.
These 8 awesome NC distilleries and breweries are run by women
If you support women entrepreneurs, put your money where your mouth is and check out these eight badass businesses.
4 North Carolinians Making a Difference for Kids in the Tar Heel State
They say that children are our future. The North Carolinians in this story made a choice to help the future look a little brighter.
Why the Shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill Is Different for Asian Americans
When people of color are accused of committing high-profile crimes, their community tends to bear the blame for it too. It’s the same way in the UNC shooting.
Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
Why Back-To-School Is So Gut-Wrenching (And So Important) For Me Right Now
I lost a child in January. But our local public schools made the grief more bearable.
Teaching About the Holocaust Is Now Required in NC Public Schools
A 2021 law in North Carolina aims to make sure we don’t forget one of the most terrible moments in history.
NC Abortion Ban Will Hurt the Local Economy, Small Business Leaders Say
At a discussion in Raleigh last week, local business owners warned the ban threatened the state’s economic success.
Here’s How to Get Help After the UNC Chapel Hill Shooting
The Chapel Hill shooting adds to the seemingly endless examples of national gun violence and the trauma they can cause. There are resources for anyone struggling with the effects, health officials say.
We Asked NC Farmers to Share What Gets Them Up in the Morning
And it’s not always the rooster. NC farmers are as diverse as the state itself. So we talked to them about their wins, their losses, and what drives them.
Cooper Vetoes Bill That’s an ‘All-Out Assault on the Right to Vote’
Voting rights groups, elections officials, and Cooper himself have warned that Senate Bill 747 would make legal voting harder and complicate the elections process.
Highest-Rated Free Things To Do in North Carolina, According to Tripadvisor
Whether for the weekend around town or to add to your out-of-town itinerary, free things to do are good. With the ever-rising costs of gas and food, the idea of disposable income can feel like a distant fantasy. Find and plan your next highly rated free activity in North Carolina on Tripadvisor, as compiled by Stacker.
The Problem With Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’
The Virginia singer-songwriter speaks to the frustration of being poor in the South. But instead of blaming it on “rich men north of Richmond,” he blames it on other poor people.
We Asked a NC Teacher What They Need This School Year. Here’s What They Said.
There are lots of ways you can show appreciation for educators. We got advice straight from a NC teacher.
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.
Good News Friday: NC’s Biggest Cities Among the Most ‘Climate Resilient’ in the Nation
It’s that time of week! Send this to someone who wants to get in on the warm fuzzies from North Carolina.
North Carolina Republicans Take Control of Charter School Boards
Critics of the bill have argued that it could politicize charter schools and represents Republicans’ latest effort to consolidate their power.
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.
NC Private School Voucher Program Is State-Sanctioned Discrimination
Many of the schools getting a NC private school voucher are allowed to discriminate with your dollars, says a public education advocate from North Carolina. State law requires the private schools that receive public dollars through the Opportunity Scholarship program...
Teachers Are Spending Their Own Money for NC School Supplies. Here’s How You Can Help.
Gov. Cooper’s annual supply drive ends on Aug. 18 and is the perfect way to show love to North Carolina’s teachers.
Your Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Fruits and Vegetables in North Carolina
DYK North Carolina is one of the best states for berry picking? Find out when and where to pick raspberries, blueberries, and a long list of other crops in this 2023 U-pick guide.
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.
600,000 Await Healthcare as NC Republicans Attend Florida Conference
Without a budget, teachers are waiting on much needed raises and 600,000 low-income North Carolinians are still waiting on Medicaid expansion.
The Right’s New Priority: Justifying Slavery
Florida governor and 2024 presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has defended his state’s new Black History curriculum, which directs educators to teach that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”