Good News Archives - Page 17 of 18

January 19, 2024

Good News Friday: You can see a 104-year-old NC shipwreck right now

A new biography tells the story of Dr. Altheria Patton, an Anson County educator who began teaching in the segregation-era South. Plus: You can see a 104-year-old shipwreck right now!

By Leah Sherrell

Local

January 17, 2024

A new child tax credit could pass this month. Here’s what it would do for low-income families.

During the pandemic, Democrats changed the child tax credit and cut childhood poverty in half. Now there’s new hope for making those changes permanent, but there are skeptics.

By Chabeli Carrazana

Local

January 12, 2024

Good News Friday: A Cupcake Vending Machine Could Be Coming to Raleigh

North Carolina knows good food both old and new. This Good News Friday puts a special spotlight on food stops in NC, plus a scholarship opportunity for NC students.

By Leah Sherrell

Local

December 15, 2023

Good News Friday: NC has one of the best Christmas towns in America

Our weekly roundup of good news in NC gets into the holiday spirit. We’re always going star-gazing, in more ways than one.

By Leah Sherrell

Local

December 8, 2023

Good News Friday: Durham’s first Black-owned brewery opens

Exciting news in the Bull City. Plus: Recognizing NC State basketball great David Thompson, and a daring great dane rescue in Cary.

By Leah Sherrell

Local

October 4, 2023

10 Picks for Your Next Date Night in the Triangle

Sip ‘n’ paint, drive-in movies, or how about a low-pressure coffee date? Our picks for your next date night.

By Leah Sherrell

Local

September 22, 2023

Good News Friday: NC Has the U.S.’ ‘Best Small Mountain Town’

Saturday is the first official day of fall and being in North Carolina makes it that much sweeter. Read on for NC Fall categories that we’re the best at.

By Leah Sherrell