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Plus: 3 things in NC this week Support our work   Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a new report on how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping a crucial eastern NC congressional race, as well as a witch’s paradise in Rowan County, but first: When the singer-songwriter Steve Lacy put a wrap on his performance…

Plus: 46 years ago, MJ introduced himself Support our work   Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a look at Michael Jordan’s first steps into the wider world and a harrowing encounter with ICE in Charlotte, but first:  We begin today with an important update on a developing election story.  Last week, we reported on Billy Ball…

Plus: The week in protests in NC. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. In 2023, more than 60% of abortions in the United States were performed with medication.  Those numbers reflect a change in the way this medical procedure is done, with more people preferring this safe, at-home option. Indeed, the drug mifepristone has…

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.…

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: A golden sunset in Beaufort. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have some must-read bear safety tips following a rare bear attack in western NC, plus an important new story about Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s relationship with a powerful NC utility, but first:  Wherever you find people in need, there will…