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Plus: A full moon over Oak Island. 👀 Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. One of North Carolina’s top physicians has some advice for talking with someone who is worried about the safety of vaccines: Listen.  “My process as a provider has always been when a patient would come to me with certain information…

Plus: NC riverwalk makes top 10 in the US. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. If it’s Wednesday, we have a new Billy Ball Explains NC.  This week, I want to talk about gas prices. In politics, this is probably one of the dumbest subjects ever.  Presidents and lawmakers have limited power over what…

Plus: Western NC leaders are mad. Here’s why Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have the latest on the sluggish federal relief effort in western NC and a blast from the distant past in eastern NC, but first: Here’s a strange story out of Asheville about a wildlife enthusiast who, according to…

Plus: Name this famous flight path Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. I’m no fan of social media, but if I have to credit it for anything, it’s great for finding out about awesome local dishes.  All the advertising in the world won’t equal one rave review that’s gone viral. Recently, Cardinal…

Plus: Was Abraham Lincoln born a Tar Heel? Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 15, 2025. Hey, it’s Brook. Is it just me, or has it felt like this week has gone on forever? I think it’s because of all the dreary, rainy weather we’ve had. Fortunately, it looks like this weekend will be…