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Plus: Restoring NC’s film industry Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. More than 37,000 Duke Energy customers lost power during the weekend’s winter weather, mostly in western NC.  That begs the question: Why are winter storms such a danger to power? Part of the problem, of course, is the buildup of ice…

Plus: A beautiful edition of ‘Where are we in NC?’ Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Let’s be honest: North Carolina has never really been a college football state.  In the modern era, we have flirted with it a few times. The Phillip Rivers years at NC State were exciting. Duke has…

Plus: Your takes on Flock cameras Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Last week, we asked you what you think about Flock cameras. The controversial technology can be used to identify license plates, and according to some police advocates, can help solve crimes. But they’re raising concerns about mass surveillance and privacy.  (Video by Dylan…

Plus: ‘Good News Friday’ brings some optimism Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. It’s been a year of bad headlines in North Carolina’s largest city. But this week’s “Good News Friday” offers something to be optimistic about in Charlotte. For the last three years, local organizers have been piloting a program aimed at…