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Video: SNAP helps this grandpa feed his 5 grandchildren

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Over his lifetime, Gregory Jones has witnessed first-hand the life-saving benefits of the federal SNAP program: as a child, as a college student, as an advocate for low income families, and now as a caregiver for his parents and his five grandchildren.
health insurance increases will hurt state employees

NC state employee and teacher reps say health insurance increases will hurt worker retention

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The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year.
area food banks can't fill the gap from the loss of federal funding, leaving many in nc hungry and without food

NC food banks can’t fill the hunger gap caused by federal SNAP cuts, nonprofit leaders say

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‘The worst hunger crisis that we’ve seen in nearly 20 years’
face painting is among the 8 ways to have fun in raleigh for kids before summer ends

Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond

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Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends. 
Back to school shopping in NC

5 ways to save on back-to-school shopping in North Carolina

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The average American is going to spend more than $800 this year on back-to-school shopping. Yikes. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank in North Carolina.