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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

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…

Looming federal ban could ‘kill’ NC’s hemp farming, THC products

June 25, 2026

Starting in November 2026, hemp-derived THC products will again be considered a controlled substance, effectively shuttering a multi-billion-dollar industry.

Looming federal ban could ‘kill’ NC’s hemp farming, THC products

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

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

5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina

November 26, 2025

From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.

5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina

One year after Helene, western NC residents reflect on what their communities have been through

September 23, 2025

Hurricane Helene left at least 108 people dead, over 100,000 homes damaged or destroyed, and over $60 billion in total costs. A year later, communities across western NC are still picking up the pieces.

One year after Helene, western NC residents reflect on what their communities have been through

Let’s Talk About Marijuana, NC

June 6, 2025

The one thing Republicans and Democrats agree on is weed. Plus: Birthright citizenship. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend Let’s talk about a thing most people seem to agree on: Marijuana, especially, if it’s for medical purposes. Check any poll and you’ll find that most North Carolinians (and most Americans, for…

List ranks the ‘coolest NC towns.’ Most are in western NC

July 24, 2026

A new list ranked the “coolest NC towns,” combining cooler summer temperatures and good vacation options. Five of the towns are in western NC.

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