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Weeks before they lose their supermajority, NC Republicans vote to take power from Democrats who won in November

November 19, 2024

The Republican-controlled General Assembly is using a hurricane relief bill as cover to propose several unrelated provisions that take power away from the governor, attorney general, and other offices Democrats won control of in this month’s elections. UPDATE: The NC Senate passed the bill on Wednesday afternoon on party lines, 30 to 19. The legislation…

Weeks before they lose their supermajority, NC Republicans vote to take power from Democrats who won in November

‘Housing is health care’: Trump’s Medicaid cuts could leave thousands of NC families homeless

September 25, 2025

Floodwaters, rats, and mold once threatened to derail a Haywood County family’s future—until Medicaid helped them find safe housing. Now advocates warn stories like theirs may disappear under Republicans’ “big beautiful bill.”

‘Housing is health care’: Trump’s Medicaid cuts could leave thousands of NC families homeless

Your guide to ‘No Kings’ protests in North Carolina

March 25, 2026

From Murphy to Manteo, peaceful No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies are occurring in communities across North Carolina.

Your guide to ‘No Kings’ protests in North Carolina

Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration

November 25, 2024

Morganton’s 48th annual holiday parade at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is set for Dec. 5 with a”Holidays on the Big Screen” theme.

Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration

9 North Carolina flower festivals in 2025

March 14, 2025

From BloomFest to Garden Jubilee, these nine flower festivals in North Carolina are sure to brighten up your 2025. Check them out here.

9 North Carolina flower festivals in 2025

USA Today says these are the best Asheville restaurants, bars

August 18, 2026

Here are the Asheville establishments named in USA TODAY’s Bars of the Year and Restaurants of the Year lists since its induction in 2024, along with upcoming events and menu highlights to enhance your visit.

USA Today says these are the best Asheville restaurants, bars

Mission Hospital nurses detail the ‘moral distress’ of working understaffed

February 23, 2026

Mission Hospital, like many across the country, is severely understaffed, posing a risk to patients who seek care there. If Trump’s Medicaid cuts go through, a bad situation will get much worse.

Mission Hospital nurses detail the ‘moral distress’ of working understaffed

Where is this coastal NC lighthouse?

October 17, 2025

Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Hey, it’s Billy. On Thursday, as expected, North Carolina Republicans released new Congressional maps that will gerrymander another member of their party into a seat. The new map, which was drawn without public input, all but assures Rep. Don Davis, a US Air Force…

VIDEO: Spindale and Rutherfordton, NC received a joint $20 million RAISE grant in 2022

December 6, 2023

Spindale and Rutherfordton, sister towns in rural Western North Carolina, received a joint $20 million RAISE grant in 2022 to transform the congested, crumbling, dangerous thoroughfare between them into a pedestrian friendly “complete street.”

VIDEO: Spindale and Rutherfordton, NC received a joint $20 million RAISE grant in 2022

Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina

October 9, 2024

With many North Carolina residents still lacking power from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on the insurance industry’s request to raise homeowner premium rates.

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