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North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session
As the General Assembly prepares to return for a session this spring, North Carolina faith leaders and advocacy groups urged legislators to prioritize public education, affordable health care, and fair voting maps.
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Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
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When federal research cuts rocked RTP, one woman built a bridge for jobseekers
After losing her job of 25 years at a major NC research institution, Tamara Terry found clarity and a new purpose helping others navigate an unforgiving job market.
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6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
Read six heartwarming stories of “good Samaritans” doing kind deeds in NC.
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ICE to send 50 more agents to Raleigh, immigrant rights group says
Siembra NC says it expects ICE to increase its presence in the city even if they may not engage in the “racial profiling” seen during last month’s Border Patrol raids.
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North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
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Arrest details in NC rebut Border Patrol’s ‘worst of the worst’ claims
The News and Observer reported on Tuesday that one of the young women arrested had no criminal record and fled violence in Honduras when she was a kid.
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Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina
It’s the latest phase of President Donald Trump’s aggressive mass deportation efforts that have sent the military and immigration agents into Democratic-run cities — from Chicago to Los Angeles and Charlotte.
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North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
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As Border Patrol arrives in Raleigh, advocates offer warnings and guidance
Here’s a look at what we know about Border Patrol’s push into Raleigh, the effects of the raids so far, and some guidance on what you can and can’t do legally if you are confronted by federal agents or witness a raid in your community.
