Good News
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Mental health clinic offering ketamine therapy to veterans opens in Pinehurst, Charlotte
How one North Carolina doctor hopes to treat veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression through ketamine therapy.
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Asheville artist hides painting of viral Jimothy the raccoon in NC woods
After seeing Jimothy the raccoon go viral on social media, Asheville artist Spencer Beals was inspired.
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List ranks the ‘coolest NC towns.’ Most are in western NC
A new list ranked the “coolest NC towns,” combining cooler summer temperatures and good vacation options. Five of the towns are in western NC.
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Viral ‘dot cakes’ are taking over Wilmington bakeries. Here’s how to find them
Dot cakes are layered cups filled with cake, buttercream frosting, and rainbow sprinkles on top. Here’s how to find them in Wilmington.
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Good News Friday: Fayetteville State lands biggest gift in university’s history
Today, we’ve got a rescued baby fawn, an historic gift at Fayetteville State University, and a glow-up for the Carolina Panthers’ stadium in Charlotte.
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Good News Friday: Etsy is sending cash to local artists in NC, including Cherokee artists
The online market Etsy is investing millions in “craft hubs” like the Asheville area. Plus, an homage to NC’s civil rights icons.
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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.
