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While Chantal wreaks havoc in North Carolina, state lawmakers look to dismantle climate change goals

July 8, 2025

The tropical system dumped massive rain across central North Carolina on Sunday, days after the state’s Democratic governor vetoed a bill canceling an interim carbon reduction goal of 70 percent by 2030. GOP lawmakers will likely attempt an override.

While Chantal wreaks havoc in North Carolina, state lawmakers look to dismantle climate change goals

Phil Berger’s out in NC. What now?

March 25, 2026

Plus: Best spots to see wildflowers in NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The big news of the week is Phil Berger‘s defeat in a NC GOP primary. On Tuesday, Berger conceded his loss to Sam Page, the Rockingham County sheriff. I hate the phrase “political earthquake,” but this feels like one. Berger…

North Carolina legislature fleshing out details of $500 million in Helene relief

February 12, 2025

The package remains less than half of the $1.07 billion that new Democratic Gov. Josh Stein sought in new recovery spending earlier this month from legislators.

North Carolina legislature fleshing out details of $500 million in Helene relief

HGTV named this spot as the best garden in North Carolina. Here’s why.

September 11, 2025

HGTV recently published a list of the top gardens in every state. Here’s what they picked as best garden in North Carolina.

HGTV named this spot as the best garden in North Carolina. Here’s why.

The NC maestro who just won a Grammy

February 6, 2026

Plus: Name this historic NC downtown Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Art is the lie that tells the truth. I’m paraphrasing a quote attributed to Pablo Picasso. Today’s “Good News Friday” column celebrates a ground-breaking piece of art that’s telling a lot of truth. This week, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra director Kwamé Ryan took…

Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes

July 8, 2026

Gov. Josh Stein signed a historic $34-billion North Carolina budget Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first comprehensive spending plan since 2023.

Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes

‘Little armored ones’: Why armadillos are being spotted now in North Carolina

October 23, 2025

Drawn by a warming climate, lots of diggable land, and loads of fire ants, nine-banded armadillos are increasingly being spotted here in North Carolina.

‘Little armored ones’: Why armadillos are being spotted now in North Carolina

3 things happening in NC: This local millionaire calls for North Carolina to tax the rich

May 11, 2026

Why this North Carolina millionaire says her and other rich folks aren’t paying their fair share. Plus: A new doc explores the legacy of a legendary photographer of NC.

3 things happening in NC: This local millionaire calls for North Carolina to tax the rich

NC’s bizarre ‘Roofman’ story comes to the big screen

September 26, 2025

Plus: A tropical weather threat for NC? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Remember Charlotte’s “Roofman” robber? “Roofman,” whose real name is Jeffrey Manchester, acquired some national notoriety in the aughts by managing to break out of jail and rob dozens of McDonald’s locations across the US. He got the nickname because…

NC’s bizarre ‘Roofman’ story comes to the big screen

Good News Friday: ‘Top Chef’ places Charlotte in the spotlight

March 6, 2026

“Top Chef” on Bravo puts the Charlotte culinary scene on center stage. Plus, a new initiative makes music education accessible to NC kids and a fan-favorite NC beer mascot returns.

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