Affordability
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North Carolina water parks: 2026 opening dates, prices, & ratings
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 season at the top North Carolina water parks, from ticket prices to honest reviews.
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A NC mom went to the ER after a scare. The bill was $6,700
A North Carolina mom says her short ER visit after an allergic reaction turned into a $6,700 lesson in how hospital codes drive up costs.
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5 animal sanctuaries in North Carolina (+ the critters you’ll see)
Have you ever wanted to cuddle a coatimundi, kick it with a kangaroo, or chat with a capybara? Do that and more at five animal sanctuaries in North Carolina.
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Gas is over $4 in NC. Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills?
Gas has climbed past $4 a gallon as the Iran war drives up oil markets and food costs. Clean energy advocates say more solar and wind projects could make monthly bills harder to rattle.
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10 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in NC
Memorial Day kicks off fun in the sun for North Carolinians. Get started with these affordable ways to spend your weekend of remembrance.
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‘A lot of people are hurting’: Rising costs pummel North Carolinians, new report shows
A report from Defend America Action complies all the ways the Trump administration’s economic policies are “stoking a dire affordability crisis” in North Carolina.
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16 restaurants where kids can eat for free in North Carolina
Feed the whole family for less at these 16 North Carolina restaurants where kids eat free.
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SNAP cuts and ICE raids leave North Carolina children hungry
As federal raids swept immigrant neighborhoods and Republicans praised changes to SNAP, a small Charlotte nonprofit watched hunger spike among the children it serves.
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The 12 best beaches in North Carolina for every kind of beachgoer
Everyone from partygoers and outdoor enthusiasts to introverts and families can find their ideal beach vacation in North Carolina.
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The best Mexican markets in North Carolina
These highly rated Mexican markets in North Carolina carry heaps of tasty Latin treats and groceries.
