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LIEAP Energy Assistance Program opens in NC. Here’s how to see if you qualify.

North Carolina is about to launch winter heating cost relief for vulnerable residents. Here's who qualifies for LIEAP and how to apply. 
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Holiday food safety alert: What North Carolina families need to know

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Learn essential holiday food safety tips from North Carolina health officials to prevent foodborne illness and keep your family gatherings safe this season. As families across North Carolina gather for holiday feasts and celebrations, the warmth of tradition comes with an important responsibility: keeping loved ones safe from food-borne illness. Each year, millions of Americans […]
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41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)

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Investing in small businesses helps foster community resilience and promote local economic growth, especially during the holidays.
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Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration

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Morganton's 48th annual holiday parade at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is set for Dec. 5 with a"Holidays on the Big Screen" theme. 
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City of New Bern settles $100K lawsuit over unlawful separation between autistic child and mother

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A $100K settlement comes after a 2023 incident where New Bern police forcibly separated a 10-year-old nonverbal autistic child from his mother, leading to new policy safeguards.