Most of the North Carolinians we talked to said the Biden tax credit payments made a big difference at the end of each month. Right now, there’s a push in DC to restore them.
In September, the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed a budget excluding Legal Aid of North Carolina attorneys from receiving tuition assistance. With less aid available for aspiring public interest lawyers, it could mean fewer people entering the field, and ultimately, less legal support for struggling North Carolinians.
The Durham Bulls are an institution in the Bull City. So is "Ripken the Bat Dog," an American Black Lab trained retrieve loose bats on the field during games.