State News
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Pride Month in NC: Here are 9 celebrations in North Carolina’s small towns
Everyone should have a chance to celebrate Pride Month in NC, regardless of whether they live in a big city or not. Here’s a guide to celebrating in NC’s small towns. We are entering Pride Month in NC, the nationwide observance first launched following the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Today, we live in a world…
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As fake insurance agents make their way across NC, here’s what to look out for
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner warns of scammers posing as insurance agents. Here’s what you need to know.
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Your North Carolina summer safety guide: swimming, grilling, & heat
The North Carolina Health Department advises residents to take specific safety measures for summer activities. Here’s what you need to know.
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Rural transformation: 19 NC communities selected for economic program
One in three pregnant women in North Carolina do not receive the necessary prenatal care during their first three months of pregnancy, according to recent data.
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Mark Robinson blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds
Over the past decade, Robinson’s household has relied on income from Balanced Nutrition Inc., a nonprofit founded by his wife, Yolanda Hill, that administered a free lunch program for North Carolina children. The organization, funded entirely by taxpayers, has collected roughly $7 million in government funding since 2017, while paying out at least $830,000 in…
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‘You’ve got to be a fighter’: NC Dem leader urges young people to get involved in politics
The 26 year-old Anderson Clayton, who was elected to lead the state’s Democratic Party last year, says that young people’s voices will only be listened to when they get involved and fight to change the system.
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In a gridlocked Congress, a rare show of bipartisanship to prevent stillbirths
U.S. Rep. Alma Adams from North Carolina partners with Republicans to fund research in preventing stillbirths, which happen about 58 times a day in America.
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These 19 NC volunteers spend their free time making the state a better place
Meet the recipients of the NC Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest award for service among NC volunteers.
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If you serve the reentry population in NC, consider applying for this grant
North Carolina’s Workforce Development Board announces reentry grant intended to help formerly incarcerated people.
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Meet the DJ-turned-educator who won North Carolina’s top tech honor
During the pandemic, one NC educator made sure every child had a laptop to help them keep up with their studies. Now she’s being recognized for her efforts.
