Dioxane contaminates three rivers: Environmental groups have sued Asheboro and StarPet for releasing the likely carcinogen 1,4-dioxane into waterways serving 900,000 people — learn what’s at stake.
Open NC Senate seat: With Sen. Thom Tillis out, North Carolina’s 2026 contest has no clear front-runner and big names like Lara Trump and Roy Cooper still weighing a run — find out who’s lining up.
Enbridge seeks 12.37% hike: Enbridge Gas has asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission to boost residential rates by 12.37% this November—raising about $84.9 million in annual revenue and tacking roughly $6.30 onto the average monthly bill. Public hearings are scheduled across the state in August — find out how to weigh in.
Greensboro’s Southern gem: From mom-and-pop eateries and must-eat tacos to historic theaters, lush arboretums and gateway wineries, this under-hyped NC city delivers Southern hospitality with an airport to match — find out why.
Big Beautiful Bill fallout: North Carolina faces Medicaid cuts, new work requirements, SNAP changes and loss of clean energy credits that could strip coverage from hundreds of thousands and shift billions in costs to the state and counties — find out what’s at stake.
Diaper bank hits milestone: Babies Need Bottoms has distributed 2.5 million diapers to families in need and marked the achievement with specialized care kits for NICU parents and nurses — find out how they’re expanding support.
Tar Heel State reigns supreme: North Carolina clinches CNBC’s No. 1 state ranking for 2025 on the back of 3.7% GDP growth, a fourth-best workforce, and billion-dollar investments from JetZero and Amazon — find out why.
Small town’s solar-powered weatherization hub: In Enfield, N.C., locals and their wheelchair-bound mayor braved sweltering heat to plant perennials, install solar panels, and launch a clean-energy community workshop despite federal funding setbacks — learn what’s next.
SNAP-Ed nutrition education ends: The new federal budget scraps the 32-year-old SNAP-Ed program, cutting off $11 million for North Carolina’s community gardens, nutrition classes and 176 jobs — learn what this means.
Dream-pop meets indie rock: On July 17 at 8 p.m., the Paramount Theatre’s Third Thursday series will showcase Raleigh’s Slow Teeth and Chapel Hill’s Tacoma Park for just $10 — find out how to get tickets.
Other North Carolina headlines this week
- North Carolina unemployment claims fell last week
- Devil’s Tramping Ground chills road trip travelers
- NC prospects eye early MLB Draft picks
- Charlotte police seized exotic street racing cars
- NC cycling club hosts colon cancer ride
- Opioid settlement nets $23M for North Carolina
- NC charters diversify, districts serve high-need students
