NC community worries data centers would drain local water supply
A proposed Amazon data center campus threatens to worsen water issues in a small NC community.
Aug
2025
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NC POLITICS
Aug
2025
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NC state employee and teacher reps say health insurance increases will hurt worker retention
The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year.
Aug
2025
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Flash flood warning sirens in Haywood County could save lives in future storms
Deadly flash floods from Tropical Storms Fred and Helene struck parts of Haywood County, NC. New siren system offers early warning.
Aug
2025
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NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein's veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly's approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
Aug
2025
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Stein opposes NC auditor’s proposed DMV restructure
A day after the release of State Auditor Dave Boliek’s report recommending to split off the DMV from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein opposes a reorganization of the Department of Motor Vehicles that would make it a standalone agency, his office indicated Tuesday.
Apr
2025
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North Carolina Republicans introduce bill to ban nearly all abortions statewide
House Bill 804 would criminalize abortion from the moment of conception, with limited exceptions. If passed, this bill would be one of the most extreme measures the state has seen.
Mar
2025
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‘You have cancer’: New Bern native hopes a local lawmaker’s plan will help more men survive ‘the Big C’
Rep. Rodney D. Pierce, a Democrat representing Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties, has an idea for a statewide screening program to help men detect prostate cancer before it’s too late.
Mar
2025
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Artist supports local abortion providers with painting donation
Amid abortion access struggles in NC, a painting donation to local abortion clinics stands as a tribute to providers and patients navigating the state’s ever-changing restrictions.
Feb
2025
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Duke Energy asks the EPA to let it release more emissions
Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash.
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2025
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Federal clean energy grants help NC small businesses save money and innovate
North Carolina business leaders say that transitioning to or adding cleaner energy alternatives to their businesses helps save money, is good for the environment, and makes the nation more energy resilient. Lillian Mindich always wanted to do more projects on her...
Proposed NC voting map would decrease Black representation
| October 21, 2025
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North Carolinians are speaking up as state Republicans rush to change the congressional voting map and improve their chances in the midterms next year.
Report: Failing grade for Duke Energy on progress toward clean energy
| September 26, 2025
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This year, the organization gave Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress an "F," scoring 12% on their metrics for transitioning away from climate-harming energy sources, coal and natural gas.
Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions
| September 23, 2025
Affordability | EQUALITY | EXTREME WEATHER | FARMING | farmworkers' rights | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | IMMIGRATION | LIFESTYLE | National Farm Safety and Health Week | NC LAW | NC POLITICS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | SAFETY | WEATHER | WORK
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker's death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.
Birth of NC red wolf litters shows ‘incredible’ species recovery success
| August 30, 2025
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This year has been a banner year for red wolf recovery in North Carolina, despite shifts at the federal level.
NC ‘no tax on tips’ proposal would have little effect for workers, critics say
| August 21, 2025
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North Carolina lawmakers want to follow the federal government's lead on exempting taxes on tips in most cases but critics of the policy said the minor benefits would only help a small number of workers.