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8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses to support this Pride Month
North Carolina is for everybody. Here are 8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses that deserve your patronage in June and beyond.
Mark Robinson says climate change isn’t real. He could be NC’s next governor.
Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, has frequently called climate change ‘junk science,’ and accused scientists of lying about the risks.
Big corporations are suing to block Biden’s efforts to lower costs
From the cost of medication to education to everyday expenses, the Biden administration has passed several laws and implemented many federal rules taking on giant corporations, but big businesses are fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits.
NC Republicans can’t overrule FDA on abortion pill, judge affirms
The ruling, the final word on a decision the judge rendered in April, blocks several state restrictions on abortion medication, but leaves others in place.
Fears about far-right future of Supreme Court grow amid Alito flag controversy
Advocacy groups and lawmakers worry that unchecked bias and a potential second Trump term could greenlight more Supreme Court decisions aligned with far-right interests.
The 3 best budget-friendly vacation spots in North Carolina, according to readers
Our readers have spoken in a recent poll, and we’ve compiled a list of the top three budget-friendly vacation spots in North Carolina.
The real history of Memorial Day (plus 9 ways to celebrate it in NC)
The history of Memorial Day might have begun in the Carolinas. Celebrate it with one of these 9 events from the NC mountains to the coast.
Discovering North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, from A to Z
We’ll take you through all the locations and events worth checking out on the Crystal Coast this summer, from A to Z — literally.
The 10 biggest & best farmers markets in North Carolina
Discover the biggest and best farmers markets in North Carolina. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more.
These 19 NC volunteers spend their free time making the state a better place
Meet the recipients of the NC Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest award for service among NC volunteers.
Where to practice goat yoga in North Carolina
If you’re searching for something new and unique to add to your summer bucket list, we’ve got just the thing: goat yoga.
Op-Ed: How N.C. workers are changing the narrative on climate
For a long time, climate change has felt distant—something scientists study and activists march about. But as we look around our neighborhoods, and our daily lives, we realize the impact of climate change is not nine miles above our head at the ozone layer, but settling in right here at home. In Johnston County, as summers get hotter and the weather more extreme, it’s showing up in the form of high electric bills and the increasing need for home weatherization.
Celebrate 50 years of the North Carolina Zoo with a wild visit or two
The North Carolina Zoo, the world’s largest natural habitat zoo, celebrates 50 years this year. Follow these tips for a wild visit.
The 10 most memorable reality TV stars from North Carolina
The new season of “Love Is Blind,” filmed entirely in Charlotte, got us thinking: What reality TV stars from NC have found fame and where are they now?
Judge blocks some North Carolina restrictions on abortion pill
A state cannot enact restrictions to a drug if the Federal Food and Drug Administration had already “expressly considered and rejected” them, the judge wrote.
13 (mostly free) chances to meet your favorite NC author
As you prepare your summer reading list, remember the award-winning authors who hail from North Carolina. Here are some bookstore events featuring these NC authors.
NC Dem leader says Republicans should be honest about stance on abortion
As lawmakers return for a new session this month, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives says that Republican leadership should be honest with voters about their plan to further restrict abortion rights and should pay more attention to North Carolinians trying to make ends meet.
Here’s your guide to free things to do in North Carolina
Let’s dive into the best free things to do in North Carolina, from Raleigh’s historic sites to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The 3 best bowling alleys in North Carolina, according to our readers
Our readers recently voted in an online poll to determine the top bowling alleys in North Carolina in 2024. Let’s dive into your top choices and discover who’s best!
Op-Ed: What if we aren’t as divided as they say? Someone is benefitting from polarization, and it’s not us.
We know we feel divided, but are we actually? There are many areas where Americans overwhelmingly agree. In the summer of 2020, Americans expressed such widespread consensus on racism’s pervasiveness that pollsters heralded it as one of the largest agreements in the history of polling.
It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
The 5 most believable UFO sightings ever reported in North Carolina
An exploration of the most credible UFO sightings to be reported across the Tar Heel State over the years.
‘The horror stories’: NC school systems prepare for 2024 funding cliff
NC schools used pandemic relief dollars from the feds to fill holes torn by the pandemic and underfunding from the state. Now those dollars are going away.
Climate scientists: Hurricane season could be rough, including in North Carolina
Warmer temperatures make it more likely that North Carolina faces a dangerous hurricane this year, climate scientists say.
8 places in North Carolina to see spring blooming in all its glory
From hyacinths to tulips, here are the eight best places to see spring flowers in North Carolina.
Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
Calicos & coffee: Get a glimpse of all 13 cat cafes in North Carolina
The purr-fect list of spots to get a cuddle and a cup o’ joe: Here’s our guide to the cat cafes of NC, from one tip of the state to the other.
The rare birds that call Roanoke River Wildlife Refuge home
Many species of flora and fauna call Roanoke Wildlife Refuge home, including these 10 rare birds. So if you’re birding in Bertie County, keep an eye out!
Scientists call for using more accurate metrics to gauge extreme heat after farmworker’s death in Nash County
State investigators accused a Nash County farm of a “willful serious” violation of NC labor law, following a 29-year-old migrant worker’s death in September 2023.