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Good News Friday: NC Dems call on colleagues to keep constituents cool through the summer
New bill would protect vulnerable residents from having utilities shut off in a heat wave. Welcome back to Good News Friday, NC.
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Word from the Smokies: Mule team celebrates 50 years of heavy contribution to park stewardship
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park mule team works hundreds of hours each year removing trees and hauling logs.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina basketball legend Kemba Walker opens a new youth academy
Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker hopes to make his academy a premiere hub for tournaments, training, and youth development.
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New list ranks 13 best places to live in North Carolina in 2026
From mountain landscapes to coastal access to quieter suburban neighborhoods, here’s what WorldAtlas writers chose as the best places to live in North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina moves to protect kids from addictive social media apps
A bipartisan plan to save kids from the algorithm. Plus: A summer food program for low-income families.
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Good News Friday: Attorney General Jeff Jackson takes aim at surprise delivery fees
“People should know upfront how much they’ll pay for something, instead of getting to the checkout page to see surprise fees tacked on,” NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
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A North Carolina teen is one of 9 finalists at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week
Kushi Gottimukkala, a 13-year-old seventh-grader from Morrisville, North Carolina, is one of nine finalists at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here’s how to watch.
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This North Carolina boy takes care of his sick mother. Locals surprised him with a birthday party
How a a community in Gaston County, North Carolina surprised an 11-year-old who takes care of his mother.
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WorldAtlas names this Western NC town the ‘quirkiest’ in the state
One place in western North Carolina stood out to WorldAtlas writers as the “quirkiest” town in North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: The bipartisan effort to regulate data centers in NC
Some Democrats and Republicans can agree on data centers in NC. Plus, Plus, UNC to host new multi-day arts festival and two new pro women’s sports teams launch in NC
