Safety
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NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026
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.
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‘I am a US citizen, but my papers did not protect me’: Five NC men sue DHS over warrantless arrests
Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the arrests and asking courts to block similar tactics statewide.
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Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement
The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in North Carolina? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
Winter is a magical time to go chasing waterfalls in North Carolina.
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Report: Pesticide banned in 70+ countries widely used in NC
A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.
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NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State
Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.
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Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions
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.
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick
As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla’s wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
