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Plus: The beauty of the Great Craggy Mountains Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. For generations, the federal government’s refusal to formally acknowledge North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe has been a curiosity. It’s not just the symbolism. Federal recognition of an Indigenous tribe comes with money and benefits. This week, federal lawmakers included…

Plus: 3 things happening in NC this week Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. It’s appropriate that “Giving Tuesday” falls a day after most of the “Black Friday” and holiday shopping deals ship out.  The latter is a time of crass commercialism. The former is the opposite.  It’s about finding a cause…

Plus: Centuries-old shipwrecks found along NC shoreline Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 8, 2025. Hey, it’s Brook. Hey North Carolina, A friend reminded me yesterday that when I’m feeling down, it’s always a good time to count my blessings. Chief among mine are my four rescue dogs and, really, just dogs in general.…

Expect a big ole’ snowfall in eastern NC. Plus: Remembering the 1899 historic snow storm in Raleigh. Share with a friend We’re coming to you early this Wednesday to give you the latest on today’s winter storm. And firstly, I think a journalist should be transparent so I’m going to be that right now: I…