State News
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Scientists call for using more accurate metrics to gauge extreme heat after farmworker’s death in Nash County
State investigators accused a Nash County farm of a “willful serious” violation of NC labor law, following a 29-year-old migrant worker’s death in September 2023.
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Six NC teams have a chance to win a national championship. Here’s who they are.
The UNC men and NC State women figure to have the best shot, but don’t count any of these teams out. There’s a reason they call it March Madness.
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Republican candidate to lead NC’s public schools has called for execution of Obama, Biden and other Democrats
CNN broke the story that Michele Morrow’s social media history included suggestions that President Obama face a firing squad and that President Biden deserved to die over his COVID mask guidelines.
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Good News Friday: An adorable NC bunny is auditioning to be Cadbury Creme Egg’s star
An ambitious NC rabbit tops this week’s roundup of good news. Plus: A high school basketball star from Sanford is tops in the nation.
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A woman fled to NC when another state’s abortion ban prevented her from receiving life-saving care
Texas resident Olivia Harvey had an ectopic pregnancy, which is the most common cause of maternal death in the first trimester. But harsh anti-abortion laws forced her to return to her home state of NC for care.
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The pie’s the limit: 5 Greensboro spots to visit on National Pi Day
There’s nothing better on Pi Day than a delicious slice of pie — be it apple, cherry, pecan, key lime, or even a savory pie for lunch! In Greensboro, you have plenty of tasty options.
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Good News Friday: Meet NC’s first barbecue hall-of-famers
Accolades for the masters of the pitmasters, honors for a groundbreaking NC State program, and more good news from around the state. Welcome back to Good New Friday, our weekly installment of good news from around North Carolina. This week we’ll get into a special birthday, major props for the NC State Wolfpack, and more. …
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These 4 NC spots made Yelp’s list of the top 100 US restaurants
North Carolina’s culinary scene is as diverse and vibrant as its landscapes, from the rolling Appalachian Mountains to the sandy shores of the Outer Banks. This year, Yelp’s list of the top 100 restaurants in the country shines a spotlight on some of the Tar Heel State’s most beloved eateries, ranging from an authentic Mediterranean…
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Op-Ed: Black History Month is over. But the fight for justice isn’t.
Black History Month is just one month a year. But a NC activist writes that the fight for social justice and equality continues every day.
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One man’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees in NC and beyond
How a chance encounter with a bee inspired an artist to paint 50,000 honeybees across the world. Today, 11 NC cities feature his murals.
