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From Iowa to North Carolina, neighbors are gathering—and asking what’s next

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As economic strain deepens across the country, neighbors like Marvinna, Cindy, and Allen are starting small—by gathering around coffee tables and dinner tables to talk about what’s next, how to cope, and how to rebuild community together.
North Carolina is America’s largest producer of both sweet potatoes and tobacco, both of which have long histories in the state.

North Carolina is the nation’s top producer of these two things

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North Carolina produces two crops at greater volume than any other US state—learn what they are and their history in NC.
Since 1994, nonprofit Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville has been hosting the Loch Norman Highland Games, a two-day event featuring an ancient Scottish competition of strength.

Loch Norman Highland Games in April bring Scottish competition to the Carolinas

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Celebrate Scottish culture with dance, food, music, and ancient strength events featuring 56-pound stones and 22-pound hammers at the Loch Norman Highland Games.
Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.

NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026

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Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.

Pay-what-you-can cafés: How they uplift underserved communities in NC

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Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.