Health
President Biden Announces Investment Into Clean Water In Wilmington
In his first visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, President Joe Biden highlighted the importance of clean water infrastructure.
May 13, 2024
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Politics
Criminal Justice Advocates Lobby For “Second Chance” Bills At NCGA
North Carolinians from around the state gathered in front of the General Assembly on April 30 for the annual Second Chance Lobby Day to draw attention to the hurdles that previously incarcerated people can face when trying to re-enter society.
May 13, 2024
Health
Proposed Bill Would Allocate $50 Million To Remove PFAS From Fayetteville Drinking Water
A bill introduced in the state senate recently proposes allocating $50 million in state funds to the Fayetteville Public Works Commission.
May 13, 2024
Environment
Durham Officials Testing For Possible Lead Contamination At Playgrounds In Five Parks
Just months after 35 Durham park areas were fenced off due to possible lead contamination, Durham Parks and Recreation is temporarily closing 5 playgrounds to conduct further tests for lead contamination.
May 13, 2024
Politics
NC Democratic Leader Warns Of Further Abortion Restrictions
The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session officially began on April 24, with big budget ticket issues at the top of mind.
May 13, 2024
Politics
Voting Rights in NC Could Be in Trouble if Election Denier Dan Bishop Wins AG Race
North Carolina U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, an election-denying, anti-LGBTQ+, anti-reproductive rights, pro-insurrection right-wing Republican is the NCGOP’s nominee to be North Carolina’s next attorney general, and a win would likely result in new, more serious attacks on our voting rights.
May 13, 2024
Education
National Education Association’s New US Teacher Pay Rankings Show Mostly Bad News for NC Educators
A new report released earlier this month by the National Education Association (NEA) had some good news – and bad – regarding teacher pay in North Carolina, The News & Observer reported.
May 13, 2024
Politics
“I Believe I Did The Right Thing” North Carolinian Who Struck Officer With A Pole At Capitol Sentenced To Six Years In Prison
On April 23, 2024 a North Carolina man was sentenced to 6 years of prison for assaulting police officers during the January 6th Capitol riot.
May 8, 2024
Politics
The NCGA is Back and Republicans Have a Lot of Plans – What Will it Mean for You?
On April 24, the North Carolina General Assembly returned from a six-month break to begin an impactful legislative session.
May 8, 2024
Lifestyle
Raleigh Man Hopeful Looking To Hurdle His Way To The Paris Olympics
Summer is just around the corner and that means the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will commence.
May 8, 2024