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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Why NC’s $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours is such a big deal

September 11, 2026

Attorney General Jeff Jackson said Thursday that the state’s reached a deal with DuPont and Chemours that will see the corporations pay out $590 million to the state and 11 local municipalities over PFAS contamination in North Carolina.

Good News Friday: Why NC’s $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours is such a big deal

Good News Friday: Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a lot this week. So did NC.

August 28, 2026

Why Jeff Jackson’s wins against Facebook and Trump’s mail-in voting rule are a win for everyone.

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