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Plus: Yes, a raccoon broke into a liquor store and got drunk Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. If the first few episodes of “Billy Ball Explains NC” lacked for anything, it was holiday cheer. Not a problem for the new one.  This week, I looked at one of our state’s most…

Nature never fails to amaze. Plus: What the press is getting wrong about Trump’s tariffs. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend I asked you folks for shots of spring blooming and you delivered.  Keep an eye on our social media for a montage of all the prettiest shots, but in the…

Plus: NC singer on finding joy in hard times. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a big story unfolding in NC’s US Senate race, as well as your weekly guide to getting involved in NC, but first: Artificial intelligence (AI) surely has the potential to do some good, but it also…

Plus: How to stay informed as federal officials move in Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. After several days of rumors, North Carolina officials have confirmed that the Border Patrol and ICE are planning operations in Charlotte as soon as Saturday. These agencies are hard to predict. Their movements are kept secret.…

A new edition of ‘Where Are We in NC?’ Plus: NCAA tournament updates. The Griffin case continues. And: Trump’s big education order. Share with a friend The bad news is North Carolina teams had a rough 24 hours in the NCAA Tournament.  The good news is that, for some of them, it was a significant…

A Town Hall with Congressman Chuck Edwards goes way off course. Plus: 9 “flower festivals” in NC. Share with a friend The first day of spring is next week, but we’re not waiting. Today, we published a look at upcoming North Carolina flower festivals. If you don’t know what a flower festival is, it is…