Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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Community
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4 North Carolina universities shine in Top 50 national rankings
North Carolina universities shine in national rankings, with Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest in the top 50. Discover the state’s academic excellence.
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Storm damage increases barriers to abortion access in WNC
Planned Parenthood’s Asheville clinic, the only abortion provider in western NC, is temporarily closed because of damage from Hurricane Helene.
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2024
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Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina
With many North Carolina residents still lacking power from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on the insurance industry's request to raise homeowner premium rates.
Sep
2024
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NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time
Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here's what you need to know about price changes.
Sep
2024
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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here's what you need to know.
Sep
2024
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Durham Black business owners stand behind Harris’ vision for small business growth
Local small business owners and lawmakers rallies recently behind Kamala Harris’ new small business proposal, which includes expanded tax credits, cutting red tape, and easing startup costs.
Sep
2024
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Public education’s price tag: What North Carolina teachers pay to teach
As the school year begins, North Carolina public school teacher Sarah Lewis found herself not just preparing lesson plans, but footing a bill her state should be covering.
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2024
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Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?
Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, have positioned themselves as the largest cohort of homebuyers. Here's where they're buying houses.
Sep
2024
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The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents
50 hours, that's the amount of time America's "sandwich generation" spends caring for both children and aging parents every week. Here's what you need to know.
NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters
| August 11, 2025
Community | CULTURE | environment | HEALTH | JOSH STEIN | LIFESTYLE | local politics | NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY | NC POLITICS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA LEADERS | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | PFAS | WATER
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein's veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly's approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
| August 11, 2025
Affordability | Cary | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | EVENTS | FAMILY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Music | NC BEER | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RALEIGH | THINGS TO DO | WAKE COUNTY
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.
East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
| July 30, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | Greensboro | HARDGATE | lexington | LIFESTYLE | NC BARBECUE | North Carolina | SMALL BUSINESS
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
7 stunning North Carolina homes that were featured on HGTV
| July 23, 2025
Affordability | Asheville | CHARLOTTE | clean energy | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HOUSING | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | RALEIGH | WAKE COUNTY | WILMINGTON
From a smart home in Raleigh to an oceanfront oasis in Oak Island, discover the spectacular North Carolina homes featured on HGTV.
The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
| July 21, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | EAT LOCAL | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | FAMILY | Fayetteville | Greensboro | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | RALEIGH
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.