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This move follows a broader statewide burning ban and will stay in effect until conditions improve enough to lower the risk of human-caused wildfires.
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The Lumber, or Lumbee River, in eastern North Carolina ranked No. 4 on the list due to PFAS and agricultural pollution. -
The Hatteras Weather Bureau Station is the only wireless station in the United States to have caught the Titanic’s first distress call. -
On Monday night, the Washington City Council voted unanimously to support a nearly $39-million plan to widen 15th Street. -
North Carolina has seen its fair share of devastating storms, even during weaker seasons. -
Guilford Technical Community College’s childhood education training program received $50,000 from the state Department of Health and Human Services. Stein vowed to put tens of millions of dollars toward early education in his upcoming budget proposal. -
Animal Services officers removed 67 live animals from the Brickyard Crossing property—including nearly 50 dogs -- plus rabbits, snakes, and even tarantulas. Another 35 animals were found dead on the scene. -
The Carolina Redhorse was first recognized by researchers decades ago, but it has finally been formally described as a distinct species. -
Right now, many patients use direct-to-patient platforms to find cheaper life-saving medicines. However, most health plans don’t count those outside purchases toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. -
A controversial Walnut Cove data center project is on hold after Stokes County commissioners reversed a rezoning decision tied to the plan. The developer says they will reapply. -
For organizers like Sebastian Williams, the mission is personal. A childhood leukemia survivor himself, Williams knows first-hand the toll of treatment.
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Three Black transgender women chronicle alleged abuses they faced while serving time in men's prisons in North Carolina. -
Asheville set aside just $3 million for Helene home repair, mistakenly believing the state would help cover construction. This leaves hundreds of homeowners waiting for answers. -
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The Charlotte Hornets won an overtime thriller at home Tuesday night, edging the Miami Heat 127-126 in the NBA’s play-in tournament. -
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