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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here’s what you need to know.
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Durham Black business owners stand behind Harris’ vision for small business growth
Local small business owners and lawmakers rallies recently behind Kamala Harris’ new small business proposal, which includes expanded tax credits, cutting red tape, and easing startup costs.
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Republicans seek to purge 225,000 North Carolina voters
Non-citizens cannot vote in North Carolina, or anywhere else in the country, for that matter, but state Republicans have sued the North Carolina Board of Elections, falsely accusing it of turning a blind eye to hundreds of thousands non-residents on the voter rolls. The accusation is “categorically false,” elections officials say, and misunderstands or misrepresents…
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Opinion: NC Republicans’ school voucher expansion will leave disabled kids like mine behind
The North Carolina legislature just agreed to pump more public money into private schools. Here’s why that’s bad for children with disabilities.
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Opinion: I’m a veteran and a military spouse. Here’s why we need Josh Stein as our next governor.
The military taught me many lessons, but one of the most important is to be a person of my word. Serving my country was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The military is where I learned what true leadership looks like and what it means to live the Army values. Loyalty, duty,…
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Public education’s price tag: What North Carolina teachers pay to teach
As the school year begins, North Carolina public school teacher Sarah Lewis found herself not just preparing lesson plans, but footing a bill her state should be covering.
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The reason North Carolina students’ mental health is finally on the rise
North Carolina students’ mental health improved with increased physical activity, per the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
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11 fall festivals in NC you can’t miss in 2024
Autumn in North Carolina means more than just changing leaves—it’s festival season! Say goodbye to boring weekends and check out these 11 events that’ll have you celebrating all season long.
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The best BBQ in Charlotte, according to Reddit
Locals have shared their top picks for must-try BBQ joints in Charlotte.
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Good News Friday: UNC-Chapel Hill student Karsen Kitchen just became the youngest woman ever in space
UNC-Chapel Hill student Karsen Kitchen flew to space Thursday on a Blue Origin rocket. Plus: College football’s back, and an intriguing new way to pass along good info. Optimism is smart. It’s better for us. It fuels us. And it leads to creation. Because it’s hard to make something good when you don’t believe that…
