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Recent Tornado Shows Need for Urgency on Climate Change
North Carolina has adopted an aggressive approach, but some industry groups and members of the Republican-led legislature are trying to derail state efforts to lower the emissions that lead to extreme weather events.
Gearing Up For Team USA? Here Are 3 NC Women’s Soccer Stars to Watch This World Cup.
North Carolina’s prestige in women’s soccer continues to shine as three NC college graduates, Emily Fox, Aubrey Kingsbury, and Crystal Dunn, suit up for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
You’re Not Imagining the Haze: NC Air Quality is a ‘Code Orange’
The NC Department of Environmental Quality has issued a “Code Orange” or “unhealthy for sensitive groups” air quality alert for central and western North Carolina.
Tim Moore Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election as NC House Speaker
Moore has presided over substantial changes to North Carolina laws, including a 12-week abortion ban, several moves to diminish the governor’s power and laws targeting LGBTQ students.
Good News Friday: NC Has 5 of the Top 100 Ice Cream Shops in the Nation
Plus, NC leaders are pledging to save the monarch butterfly, and more good news from North Carolina.
BBQ, Bluegrass, and Pride: 14 Summer Festivals Happening in NC
North Carolina is packed with fun and festivals when the temperature goes up. Here’s our pick of the best, from the Outer Banks to Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
After Supreme Court Decision, UNC-Chapel Hill Says It Will Offer Free Tuition to Some In-State Students
Beginning with the incoming class in 2024, free tuition and required fees will be provided to undergraduates from North Carolina whose families make less than $80,000 annually.
It’s Mosquito Season in NC. Here are 5 Ways to Keep Them at Bay
Mosquito bites are no fun no matter where you get them, and unfortunately for us, North Carolina is a prime spot for them. Read on for 5 ways to keep them away from you and your patio.
NC Republican Laughs at Warning That Bill Could Increase Suicide Risk in LGBTQ Youth
A bill advancing through the North Carolina legislature would bar doctors from providing gender-affirming care for children. When a Democrat pointed out the studies say such laws are dangerous, Sen. Buck Newton chuckled and called the science ‘specious.’
Transforming Futures: Duke University Announces Full Tuition Coverage for Eligible NC and SC Families
Duke University is offering a life-changing opportunity to lower-income North Carolina and South Carolina families.
A Rural Calling: Bringing Together Different Worlds to Better a Community
Yona Wade says “I create what I need” and what he needs and wants are better educational opportunities for the community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Western North Carolina.
Why the Last Day of School in NC Feels Different This Year
It feels like a make-or-break moment for public education in North Carolina. Senior Editor Billy Ball on what’s at stake.
Why Biden Is Coming to Rural NC Friday
President Biden is in North Carolina today. Senior Editor Billy Ball explains why Biden’s visit, which includes a stop at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount and Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, focuses on rural NC.
22 Summer Activities in NC That Don’t Involve A Lot Of Planning (or Money)
Need something to do for the day or weekend? Head to one of these activities for summer fun in North Carolina.
Op-Ed: Why Private School Vouchers Are Against My Religion
NC legislators have pushed for the privatization of education under a version of Christianity that is actually white supremacist Christian nationalism, a North Carolina pastor writes.
Good News Friday: Gordon Ramsay Taps Durham Chef, and a NC Rescue Dog Lands Big Stage Role
Our weekly roundup of good news in North Carolina finds some locals taking up space on the national stage this week. Plus: A NC medical researcher is pioneering a life-saving treatment.
The Most Common Undergraduate Degrees Awarded In Every State
Best Universities compiled data to show the most common degrees awarded to students who attended college by state. Here is the most popular in North Carolina.
Good News Friday: NC Finally Gets a Wawa, And Our Wetlands Are Making a Comeback
Our weekly roundup of good news also has some cool national honors for three North Carolina cities.
NC Doctors: The Details of the GOP’s Abortion Ban Are Even Worse Than You Think
Republicans’ new 12-week abortion ban will impose unnecessary barriers to care, increase maternal death rates, and further strain the state’s health care system by forcing clinics to close, North Carolina doctors say.
Op-Ed: The Debt Default None of Us Can Afford. A Grandma’s Wish to Survive.
A North Carolina grandma writes about the dangers of House Republicans’ agenda, which could drive the US to default on its debts and cause an economic collapse.
NC Legislature Could See Major Votes This Week on Abortion, Guns and Schools
A procedural deadline on Thursday means North Carolina is set for a flurry of last-minute votes on contentious issues with far-reaching consequences.
Good News Friday: A Brand New Crayfish Species, Business Booms, and One Big Idea From a NC HBCU
Our weekly roundup of things to feel good about in North Carolina today.
It’s the Year of the Trail in NC. Here Are 8 Trails To Get You Started.
The “Year of the Trail” is a two-birds-with-one-stone campaign and celebration of North Carolina’s “vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways.” Our list includes land and water trails.
Tricia Cotham Betrayed Us
A resident of North Carolina House District 112 speaks out on Rep. Cotham’s flip from Democrat to Republican, a switch with major implications for abortion, education, and LGBTQ rights.
Sutton’s in Chapel Hill Celebrates 100 Years Today. Here’s Why It’s So Special.
Sutton’s began as a pharmacy in 1923 and became a popular lunch destination over the years. It’s a homey grill that’s hosted some of North Carolina’s most famous people.
Republicans Are Coming for Reproductive Freedom in NC. Here’s What We Know.
North Carolina laws today make it a relatively “safe haven” for abortion rights in the South. But those rights are in serious jeopardy.
To TikTok Or Not: Members of Congress Clash on the Popular App
One North Carolina Democrat, Rep. Jeff Jackson, is using the app to demystify politics.
Meet Your Lawmakers: New State Sen. Mary Wills Bode Knows How Important High-Speed Internet Is. She Doesn’t Have It Either.
Bode says she is a strong advocate for reproductive rights and rural areas in North Carolina.
We’re Running Out of Time to Adequately Address Climate Change
A new report warns that while progress has been made, it is not enough to ensure a “livable and sustainable future.” And you don’t have to look outside North Carolina to see the dangers.