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Population boom or bust? Wilmington’s growth spurt sparks larger debate on ‘overdevelopment.’
As Wilmington swells with a surge of new residents, many wonder if the city’s infrastructure will be able to handle…
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Rural maternity wards are closing all over. Just not this one in Siler City.
The labor and delivery unit at UNC Health Chatham has continued to operate despite closures at other rural hospitals across…
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As tourism season gets hot, Western NC hopes it won’t be a cruel summer
For a variety of businesses in Western NC, a bustling summer tourism season is sorely needed to balance their books.…
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4.1 Earthquake Felt on Saturday Morning
It was just after nine o’clock Saturday morning when residents across the Southeast felt the ground shake. The U.S. Geological…
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Sting Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests
On May 5, 2025, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with multiple agencies, conducted “Operation Up the Creek.” This…
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Crypto concerns: Why makers of digital currency want to be here. What makes NC counties wish they left.
North Carolina doesn’t keep a registry of cryptomining operations, so it’s hard to know how many are in business across…
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HRMC Earns “A” in Independent Safety Evaluation
Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has been awarded an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group,…
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Jackson Chamber Leadership Changes on the Horizon
A major leadership transition is on the horizon at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. After decades of dedicated service,…
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Jackson Historic Places Student Art Contest
Brandon Core, Chair of the Jackson County Historic Preservation Commission, has announced the 2025 Historic Places Art Contest, open to…
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It’s official: Griffin concedes, ending drama over NC Supreme Court seat
The concession came after a federal judge ordered that Democrat Allison Riggs be certified as the winner of the NC…
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