Category: Local News
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A Brine-tastic Celebration: 40 Years of Pickle Perfection Draws Thousands
Relive the vibrant sights and sounds of a landmark 40th anniversary pickle festival that transformed a town into a sea of enthusiastic attendees.
North Carolina Governor Unveils Executive Order to Confront Housing Crisis
Governor Josh Stein signs executive order to boost housing supply and affordability, addressing a projected shortage of over 750,000 homes.
Lady Rebels Clinch Extra-Inning Thriller to Ignite Championship Series
North Duplin Lady Rebels secure a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over Roxboro Community in Game One of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship.
North Carolina lawmakers are debating new legislation to regulate the booming data center industry, focusing on tax incentives, consumer protection, and local autonomy.
A successful pilot program in Charlotte aims to reduce long emergency department stays for children experiencing mental health crises, offering a new model for North…
North Carolina Considers Landmark Gang Law Overhaul in Wake of Tragedy
Proposed 'Jaleeyah's Law' could significantly reshape gang legislation in North Carolina, aiming to enhance prosecution and deter violence.
NC House advances bill to close property tax loophole for affordable housing and approves $636 million for UNC system construction projects.
Lady Rebels Clinch Thriller: North Duplin Edges Camden County 8-7 in Softball Playoff Nail-Biter
North Duplin Lady Rebels secure a dramatic 8-7 victory over Camden County in the 2A State Softball Playoffs, advancing to the next round.
Trucking businesses in North Carolina are struggling with rising fuel costs and economic instability, impacting drivers and operations.
Echoes of Jim Crow: Black Leaders Sound Alarm on Voting Rights Erosion in the South
Black advocates in North Carolina and across the South warn that tactics reminiscent of the Jim Crow era are resurfacing as voting maps are redrawn.