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Senate Candidate Erica Smith: ‘We the People of America Deserve HR1’
Erica Smith, a candidate to represent North Carolina in the US Senate, is taking aim at the filibuster and pushing for more voter protections.
Candidate Cheri Beasley’s ‘Grandparents Fought for Their Right to Vote, My Mother Did, and I Will Continue to Do the Same’ in Senate
Democratic candidate Cheri Beasley outlined her plans to protect voting rights if elected to represent North Carolina in the US Senate in 2022.
Senate Hopeful Jeff Jackson: ‘The Clock is Ticking’ to Restore Power to NC Voters
North Carolina State Sen. Jeff Jackson, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, says gerrymandering threatens the voice of voters.
Love Wins as City of Charlotte Covers LGBTQ Residents in Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Charlotte, North Carolina expanded its nondiscrimination ordinance to include housing and employment protections for LGBTQ residents. Advocates are ready to push for more.
A Design Lover’s Guide to High Point, the ‘Furniture Capital of the World’
High Point’s reputation for design is well-earned. We’ll show you where to shop, learn, and stay in this North Carolina city known across the world for furniture.
From Nina Simone to Blind Boy Fuller, Here Are Five of NC’s Most Timeless Musical Landmarks
North Carolina music is eccentric, rootsy, and complicated, just like the state itself. We’ll take you to the burial places of blues and the birth of modern jazz.
When Luxury Was a Luxury: The Rise and Fall of NC’s First All-Black Resort
History rarely makes a place for Black leisure in the era of segregation. But North Carolina’s coast was once a destination for middle-class Black people.
As Eviction Moratorium Ends, 206,000 NC Households Are Behind on Rent. Here’s How to Get Help Now.
In less than a week, many of these North Carolina families could be facing eviction proceedings.
Moonshine, Rum and Gin: Our Guide to the Best Liquors Made Here in NC
Already considered one of the finest states for brewing beer, North Carolina has some top-flight liquor to offer too.
Despite Surging Delta Variant, Gov. Cooper to Allow Statewide School Mask Mandate to Expire
North Carolina state leaders will punt to local schools, but they’re recommending masks for K-8 students and unvaccinated high schoolers.
Monthly $250 to $300 Checks from Child Tax Credit Start This Week. What Does That Mean for NC Families?
President Biden’s expansion of the child tax credit could help lift 137,000 North Carolina children out of poverty, officials hope.
After Nikole Hannah-Jones Snub, UNC ‘Not Safe for Black Students’ Either, Activists Say
North Carolina’s flagship public university has been the scene of numerous race-related controversies in recent years, including white supremacist rallies around a Confederate monument.
12 States Refuse to Expand Medicaid. This Is How It Hurts Latinos.
Healthcare inequalities in North Carolina’s low-income communities are related to the state’s refusal to expand Medicaid.
Hot Bird Summer: The Wildest NC Birds to Watch While You’re Out and About in Nature
From the hard-to-spot Wilson’s storm-petrel to the effervescent scarlet tanager, a guided tour of North Carolina’s most colorful, feisty, and fascinating birds.
Family Left in the Dark Months After Robeson County Man Shot 30 Times by Deputies
A North Carolina family called police for help when Matt Oxendine threatened suicide. Instead, deputies killed him.
Don’t Get Naked, and Other Rules for New Nature Enthusiasts in NC
Here are seven rules reformed couch potatoes need to know when embracing the great outdoors in North Carolina.
Country-Fried Steak, Braised Goat, and Fresh Fish: Here Are Some of the Best Black-Owned Restaurants in NC
From Mama Dip’s to Boss Hog’s, we wanted to show off not just the depth and deliciousness of North Carolina’s restaurants, but the diversity.
‘Jim Crow 2.0’: Voting Rights Groups Denounce GOP Rewrite of NC Voting Laws
After a documented decade of GOP gerrymandering and voter suppression in North Carolina, Republicans are sponsoring a controversial new bill called the “Election Integrity Act.”
Teacher Raises and Wider Access to Health Care on Hold as NC Budget Deadline Looms
If North Carolina legislators can’t agree on a budget before July 1, the state will grapple with crucial service gaps for the second year in a row.
A Vaccine Lottery? Gov. Cooper Says He’s Looking Into It.
To boost vaccination rates, North Carolina’s governor is researching rewarding vaccinations with a game of chance.
Andrew Brown and Ronald Greene Weren’t Killed By Bad Apples. They Were Killed By a Bad Orchard.
We can’t talk about police reform in North Carolina without talking about the racist origins of policing in America and in the South.
I’m a Small-Town NC Doctor. My Patients Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Rent and Medicine.
A family care physician from Henderson on how North Carolina lawmakers’ refusal to expand Medicaid has impacted the families she sees.
District Attorney Says Police ‘Justified’ in Killing Andrew Brown. Family, Advocates Not Convinced.
The Elizabeth City shooting has made northeast North Carolina into the center of the racial justice movement for now.
Hoarders Are Reselling Gas at $100 a Gallon in NC. Here’s Why That’s an Offer You Should Definitely Refuse.
Hoarders are reselling gas at high markups in North Carolina, but buying is dangerous and thanks to Colonial Pipeline resuming production, unnecessary.
Don’t Put Gas in Plastic Bags, NC: Tips for Surviving the Fuel Shortage
In parts of North Carolina, up to 70% of stations are without fuel after panic-buyers swamped the pumps.
Struggling NC Families Could Get Some Much Needed Help—Including $1,000 Checks—If These Bills Pass
Legislation filed in North Carolina takes on COVID relief for pandemic job losses, broadband internet, and tax credits for working families.
4 Ways the Biden Administration Wants to Slow Climate Change in NC
Joe Biden has made responding to climate change a priority of his presidency. Here’s what that means for North Carolina.
Enjoy NC’s Outdoor Splendor This Earth Day with These Hiking and Paddling Trails
If you’re looking to get out there this Earth Day, check out our list of some top hikes and trails to explore in North Carolina this spring.
‘Women in Our State Deserve to be Paid Fairly’: NC Democrats File Gender Pay Gap Legislation
Why supporters in North Carolina say there’s real momentum to address longtime pay gaps between men and women.