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Seafood festival draws thousands, boosts economy, celebrates fresh catch in North Carolina
Saturday wrapped up the second day for the North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City. Thousands flock to the docks to get a taste of fresh local seafood, the festivals impact however extends far beyond just the vendors. The smell of fried...

Bill Belichick 'not the right guy' for North Carolina job after latest beatdown
Bill Belichick's Tar Heels fell in a horrific 38-10 defeat to Clemson on Saturday, taking them to 2-3 for the season(Image: Julio Aguilar, Getty Images) CBS analyst Aaron Taylor didn't hold back his criticism of North Carolina's decision to hire...

Decorative hardwoods industry urges Trump to expand products under section 232 tariffs proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Oct. 1, 2025, nine presidents and CEOs representing American manufacturers of hardwood plywood, engineered wood flooring, and hardwood veneer asked President Trump to add their products to the recently announced Section 232...

LOST THE DRESSING ROOM: Bill Belichick has job questioned in brutal takedown after North Carolina blown out and furious fans storm out early
19:14 ET, 04 Oct 2025Updated 19:15 ET, 04 Oct 2025 UNC is already receiving calls to 'move on' from Bill Belichick following his latest defeat as Tar Heels head coach CBS analyst Aaron Taylor slammed North Carolina's decision to hire Bill...

North Carolina Democrat Governor Josh Stein Signs 'Iryna's Law' Preventing Cashless Bail
Saying he had reservations about some aspects of the new legislation, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, on Friday signed “Iryna’s Law,” a bill that prohibits cashless bail for some violent crimes and most repeat offenders. The bill comes...

The Accused Mass Shooter in A Recent North Carolina Attack Sued Kellie Pickler
Notable People Nigel Edge filed a lawsuit in February claiming Kellie Pickler tried to posion him at a 2012 event. Pickler hasn't commented on the lawsuit or the shooting. Kellie Pickler has a connection to Nigel Edge, the man accused of opening...

North Carolina city is the No. 1 ‘nicest place in America,’ survey finds
A North Carolina city exudes the “true meaning of community” — and it’s been crowned the “Nicest Place in America,” a new report finds. Asheville ranks No. 1 on a list of places where people show the utmost respect and concern for others,...

North Carolina Zoo to Host Indigenous Powwow
In partnership with Indigenous community organizers, the North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host an American Indian Powwow at its Solar Pointe picnic area this weekend. The N.C. Zoo is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural...

North Carolina enacts new law after fatal train stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed a new law in response to the shocking stabbing aboard a commuter train that claimed the life of a Ukrainian refugee. The legislation, which was fast-tracked by state lawmakers, mandates...

North Carolina Fans Leave Game At Halftime While Bill Belichick’s Team Gets Crushed By Clemson
ESPN Audio By Carbonatix Bill Belichick is having a rough time at North Carolina. Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Ralph D. Russo spoke to a group of five head coach, who revealed why he believes Belichick’s transfer portal...

TCU’s Football Team Set for Historic Match in Ireland Against North Carolina
TCU is gearing up for its first international football game, set to take place in Ireland against North Carolina on August 29, 2026. During a recent press conference, Irish Deputy Minister Neale Richmond emphasized the potential for “sports...

Services limited at national parks during government shutdown, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The National Park Service reports some of its services may be limited during the federal government shutdown. Officials posted a message on Facebook describing how they are handling the shutdown that has been...

'Iryna's Law' | NC governor signs criminal justice bill, potentially restarting death penalty after Charlotte stabbing
The new law, named for slain rider Iryna Zarutska, ends cashless bail for violent offenders and accelerates death penalty appeals CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a sweeping criminal justice reform bill dubbed "Iryna's Law"...

United Kingdom-Based ReAgent Chemical Services Plans Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Related Research United Kingdom-based chemical manufacturer ReAgent Chemical Services, Ltd. plans to establish operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The $4.8 million project is expected to create 30 jobs over the next five years. “Having...
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A Year After Hurricane Helene, These Western North Carolina Towns Are Ready For You To Return To The Mountains
One thing that's been proven over and over again in the past year is that those in the mountains of Western North Carolina are resilient. Of course, they're known for their artisan wares, local cuisine, and mountain music, but in the wake of...

'Iryna's Law' Officially Signed in North Carolina in Honor of Ukrainian Refugee Murdered by Repeat Offender
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state’s Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train, even...

Social media reaction to Tar Heels loss to Tigers
The North Carolina Tar Heels returned from their bye week to face off against Clemson in their 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Saturday. And quickly, it was one they wanted to forget. The Tigers jumped all over the Tar Heels, scoring on...

Triangle food pantries fear government shutdown could strain resources, spike demand
Filling boxes at the Wake Forest Farmers Market, the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry's collection event was just as much about receiving food donations as it was about raising awareness. "We're feeding about 2,000 families a month these days, which...

Political activist to political refugee: remembering Black liberator, Assata Shakur
Assata Shakur, a former Black Panther and the first woman ever added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list, died Thursday, Sept. 26, in Havana at the age of 78. In a statement made by Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she passed due to “health...
Trump to cut refugee admissions to record low
Donald Trump is planning to slash refugee admissions to a record low. The US president is preparing to set a new admission cap of 7,500 refugees per fiscal year that prioritises white South Africans, sources told Reuters. The target is a climbdown...