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Good News Friday: NC teenager wins Steph Curry ‘Underrated’ golf tournament

July 11, 2025

This week’s “Good News Friday” features a NC teenager who took home top honors at Steph Curry’s “Underrated” event in June, as well as a sweet (but temporary) treat from 7-Eleven.

Good News Friday: NC teenager wins Steph Curry ‘Underrated’ golf tournament

Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene

January 23, 2026

Asheville’s popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.

Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene

Good News Friday: A North Carolina college battled homesickness by letting pets into dorms

October 3, 2025

NC Wesleyan University, a private college in Rocky Mount, introduced pet-friendly housing in recent years to help students battle homesickness and bring a little joy to campus. That, and more positive stories from North Carolina, in today’s Good News Friday.

Good News Friday: A North Carolina college battled homesickness by letting pets into dorms

Good News Friday: The story of infamous Charlotte ‘Roofman’ robber comes to the big screen

September 26, 2025

Our weekly roundup of good news from around North Carolina includes a Hollywood moment for Charlotte, and some pivotal medical research kicking off in Wake County.

Good News Friday: The story of infamous Charlotte ‘Roofman’ robber comes to the big screen

Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC

April 24, 2026

Gov. Josh Stein wants to make teacher pay in NC the envy of the southeast. Plus, a World War II veteran is finally laid to rest.

Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC

Good News Friday: Etsy is sending cash to local artists in NC, including Cherokee artists

July 17, 2026

The online market Etsy is investing millions in “craft hubs” like the Asheville area. Plus, an homage to NC’s civil rights icons.

Good News Friday: Etsy is sending cash to local artists in NC, including Cherokee artists

Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein signs Medicaid funding bill, but cites concerns

May 1, 2026

Josh Stein signs a long-awaited Medicaid fix. Plus, Fayetteville gets proactive on public safety and the Hurricanes skate through Round 1

Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein signs Medicaid funding bill, but cites concerns

Good News Friday: North Carolina basketball legend Kemba Walker opens a new youth academy

June 12, 2026

Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker hopes to make his academy a premiere hub for tournaments, training, and youth development.

Good News Friday: North Carolina basketball legend Kemba Walker opens a new youth academy

Good News Friday: NASCAR driver & actor raises money for children’s camp

August 15, 2025

This week was full of star power, with one actor set to teach at UNC Greensboro and another looking to raise money for a local children’s camp. The annual Asheville Quilt Show also takes place this weekend after a year off due to Helene.

Good News Friday: NASCAR driver & actor raises money for children’s camp

Good News Friday: Jeff Jackson’s Live Nation win could mean cheaper tickets

April 17, 2026

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces a big win over Live Nation, and it could save all of us on ticket prices. Plus, Navy aircraft center preps for Kinston and details emerge about Disney’s plans for Pittsboro.

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