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the flu vaccine is still a recommended thing

It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

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Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
wild horses of corolla can handle hurricane erin by using tactics they've been using for years

Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick

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As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla's wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
nc data centers may further erode clean drinking water in the state

NC community worries data centers would drain local water supply

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A proposed Amazon data center campus threatens to worsen water issues in a small NC community.
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.
the linn cove viaduct is a great place for leaf peeping in nc

2025 guide to leaf peeping in North Carolina: When & where to go to see fall colors

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The Tar Heel State comes alive every fall as leaves begin to change colors. Discover when and where to go leaf peeping in North Carolina to witness the transformation.