State News
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Charlotte teacher Justin Parmenter faces his breaking point in the fight for better NC schools
You might not know him, but your kid’s teacher does. Here’s how a public education champion survived a decade of Republican budget cuts and a major health scare.
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Op-Ed: On Parkland shooting anniversary, teens like me won’t forget the politicians who stopped gun reform
Six years ago this week, a gunman killed 17 students and staff in a Florida high school. A NC teen writes on what it’s like growing up in the shadow of that.
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Black History Month: Where to find awesome Black art in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to talented Black artists of all mediums, from rappers and spoken-word performers to comedians and live theatre performers.
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The 5 NC billionaires who call Research Triangle Park home
Five notable billionaires reside in NC’s Research Triangle Park, an area that includes Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. Do you know them and what they do?
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Good News Friday: A North Carolina college grad is going to space for NASA
Our weekly roundup of good news from NC is bound for outer space. Plus: The NC connection behind this week’s viral feelgood moment at the Grammys.
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Good News Friday: Who wants to go to a baby shower for birds of prey?
Yes, baby owls are cute. Plus: NC is loaded down with great options with foodies. This, and other good news, in today’s edition of “Good News Friday.”
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10 events, 29 days: How to celebrate Black History Month in NC
It’s a leap year so Black History Month is a day longer this year. Here’s our guide for how to celebrate it across the state.
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Multiple Durham schools close as teachers protest pay, education funding in NC
Wednesday’s school closings come after weeks of uncertainty in Durham. School staff are angry about pay and underfunding of public schools.
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Good News Friday: The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is getting a makeover
This week we’re talking about star basketball players and groundbreaking NC artists. Plus a new look for one of NC’s most recognizable landmarks.
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The 9 best burgers in NC you (might) not know about
We’re living in a burger renaissance. But amid all these choices in NC, you need someone to separate the best burgers from the pretenders.
