Good News
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Ripken the Bat Dog prepares for another season with Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are an institution in the Bull City. So is “Ripken the Bat Dog,” an American Black Lab trained retrieve loose bats on the field during games.
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No charge, all charm: Your guide to Greensboro’s best free attractions
Greensboro has lots to do, and you don’t have to spend much money to have a good time. Here’s our guide to free things in the NC Triad city.
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The lesser-known state park in northeastern NC that’s idyllic in spring
Don’t sleep on this northeastern NC park. It’s thousands of acres of unspoiled nature, with gators, bald eagles, and perfect waters for kayaking.
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Rhiannon Giddens is more than the banjo player in a Beyonce song. Here’s why the NC-raised musician is so special.
The Grammy-winning, Greensboro-born musician was re-introduced to a wider audience in Beyonce’s new country song. But her two decades of recorded output show her to have played a big part in expanding our view of roots and traditional music.
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Gas station sushi, anyone? A new book from a NC author dives into convenience store cuisine in the South.
Gas stations aren’t just gas stations in many rural, Southern communities. They’re also restaurants and community gathering places. A new book takes you on a tour of the best ones out there.
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Good News Friday: This NC banjo player is in Beyoncé’s newest song
It’s called “Texas Hold ‘Em” but NC leaves a lasting impression on Beyonce’s new country song. This, and other uplifting NC news, in today’s “Good News Friday.”
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Good News Friday: A North Carolina college grad is going to space for NASA
Our weekly roundup of good news from NC is bound for outer space. Plus: The NC connection behind this week’s viral feelgood moment at the Grammys.
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This NC roller derby league teaches more than sports. It teaches community.
Three days each week, the Peak Auto warehouse in Apex, North Carolina, takes on this unlikely identity: a roller derby track and training facility for Carolina Roller Derby.
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Good News Friday: Who wants to go to a baby shower for birds of prey?
Yes, baby owls are cute. Plus: NC is loaded down with great options with foodies. This, and other good news, in today’s edition of “Good News Friday.”
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10 events, 29 days: How to celebrate Black History Month in NC
It’s a leap year so Black History Month is a day longer this year. Here’s our guide for how to celebrate it across the state.
