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Here’s what’s in the North Carolina legislature’s controversial election bill

June 18, 2026

The sweeping election bill was set to speed through the North Carolina committee process Tuesday, but hit a speed bump as dozens of protesters filled legislative halls and committee rooms.

Here’s what’s in the North Carolina legislature’s controversial election bill

‘A lot of people are hurting’: Rising costs pummel North Carolinians, new report shows

May 7, 2026

A report from Defend America Action complies all the ways the Trump administration’s economic policies are “stoking a dire affordability crisis” in North Carolina.

‘A lot of people are hurting’: Rising costs pummel North Carolinians, new report shows

What’s new at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair

September 28, 2026

Whether you’re salivating over all the foods and rides or the live entertainment and competitions, you’ll find it and more at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair.

What’s new at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair

ICE detained him. Then he had a medical emergency.

December 15, 2025

Plus: 3 things happening in NC this week Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The great states of North Carolina and Ohio have beef. It centers around the famous Wright Brothers, whose 1903 flight at Kill Devil Hills changed the world. To celebrate, NC began offering the “First in Flight” license plate…

ICE detained him. Then he had a medical emergency.

11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins

September 30, 2025

From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms.

11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins

The great NC Christmas tree comeback

December 3, 2025

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…

Trump renews Supreme Court push to keep SNAP payments frozen

November 10, 2025

President Trump’s administration was back in the Supreme Court Monday attempting to block full SNAP, or “food stamps,” payments.

Trump renews Supreme Court push to keep SNAP payments frozen

🌪 That western NC tornado pic was fake

July 30, 2026

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…

2025 Raleigh summer bucket list: 9 places & events

May 28, 2025

Enjoy the 2025 Raleigh summer with this ultimate bucket list of places to see and things to do, from free concerts to award-winning ice cream.

2025 Raleigh summer bucket list: 9 places & events

3 things happening in NC this week: Jason Isbell plays Durham, Charlotte

January 12, 2026

When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.

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