State News
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
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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.
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Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
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In rural North Carolina, community organizers fight barriers to local government engagement
In her latest report from rural America, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton highlights how North Carolinians are pushing back on structural roadblocks and reclaiming their role in local democracy.
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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.
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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
Duke is the latest school to have its funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful.
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11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape
From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).
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These 9 North Carolina restaurants really commit to their themes
From book-centric cafes to biker bars, discover North Carolina’s best themed restaurants.
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East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
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The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let’s take a look at four of them.
