2026 guide to wildflowers in North Carolina: What to know & where to go
Enjoy a colorful spring with our all-encompassing guide on wildflowers in North Carolina.
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Affordability
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NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026
Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
Mar
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An off-season beach trip to Wrightsville is good for the soul and the wallet
Plan a trip to Wrightsville Beach when the weather is cooler, beaches are less crowded, and rooms are priced to sell.
Mar
2026
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Trump says millions are ‘lifted’ off SNAP. A Charlotte nonprofit says hunger hasn’t gone away in NC
As federal work requirements expand SNAP cuts, food pantry leaders say families are still struggling to put food on the table.
Mar
2026
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Food insecurity is hitting thousands of NC children—and it’s following them into the classroom
More than 580,000 NC children rely on SNAP to help keep food on the table. On school mornings in North Carolina, some children arrive already exhausted. School teachers and nurses across the state report seeing the signs: difficulty concentrating, irritability, and...
Feb
2026
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Pay-what-you-can cafés: How they uplift underserved communities in NC
Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.
Feb
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Need a pick-me-up? Try these 3 winter blues busters
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common issue during winter months. These pick-me-ups may provide some relief for the winter blues.
Feb
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What to know about each of NC’s historically Black colleges
Discover key stats and dive into the history of each of North Carolina’s 10 historically Black colleges and universities.
Feb
2026
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It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
The number of uninsured people in America is expected to surge, chiefly because of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But there are still ways to find health care.
Jan
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Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.
2026 guide to wildflowers in North Carolina: What to know & where to go
| March 25, 2026
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Enjoy a colorful spring with our all-encompassing guide on wildflowers in North Carolina.
NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026
| March 24, 2026
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Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
An off-season beach trip to Wrightsville is good for the soul and the wallet
| March 19, 2026
Affordability | ANIMALS | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | MEXICAN CULTURE | Music | NC BEER | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | outer banks | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL | WEATHER | wildlife | WILMINGTON
Plan a trip to Wrightsville Beach when the weather is cooler, beaches are less crowded, and rooms are priced to sell.
Trump says millions are ‘lifted’ off SNAP. A Charlotte nonprofit says hunger hasn’t gone away in NC
| March 16, 2026
Affordability | big beautiful bill | CHARLOTTE | community organizing | DHHS | Donald Trump | EAT LOCAL | Federal Cuts | Federal Harm | food | groceries | HEALTH | Lead Story
As federal work requirements expand SNAP cuts, food pantry leaders say families are still struggling to put food on the table.
Food insecurity is hitting thousands of NC children—and it’s following them into the classroom
| March 9, 2026
Affordability | DHHS | EAT LOCAL | food | groceries | Lead Story | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | SNAP
More than 580,000 NC children rely on SNAP to help keep food on the table. On school mornings in North Carolina, some children arrive already exhausted. School teachers and nurses across the state report seeing the signs: difficulty concentrating, irritability, and complaints of headaches and stomach aches before lunch. In many cases, the cause is […]