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Do sternly worded letters win wars?
01/07/2026

Do sternly worded letters win wars?

A fiery 1776 proclamation by North Carolina’s royal governor was meant to spark a Loyalist resurgence. Instead, it triggered a bungled Southern strategy and defeat at Moore’s Creek Bridge.

The missing ingredient in medical training: Evidence-based nutrition
01/07/2026

The missing ingredient in medical training: Evidence-based nutrition

Most U.S. doctors get under 20 hours of nutrition training, leaving them unprepared to treat diet-driven chronic disease, despite strong evidence that low-carb and ketogenic diets can reverse metabolic illness.

The United States is an international lawbreaker
01/07/2026

The United States is an international lawbreaker

Political scientist argues U.S. intervention in Venezuela violates the OAS Charter and UN rules, branding Washington an international outlaw and laying out grounds for Trump impeachment.

Health care worker burnout is costing us. There’s a way to improve
01/07/2026

Health care worker burnout is costing us. There’s a way to improve

Health care worker burnout is driving shortages, longer waits and higher costs. Evidence-based wellness programs show how shifting culture can protect staff and patient care.

Drug trafficking from Cary hotel leads to 15-year federal sentence
01/07/2026

Drug trafficking from Cary hotel leads to 15-year federal sentence

Raleigh man gets 15 years after trafficking fentanyl, co***ne and m**h from a Cary hotel room, hiding drugs in an ironing board and on his body during a months-long probe.

New playground features unveiled at Donald Sinclair Park
01/07/2026

New playground features unveiled at Donald Sinclair Park

Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park reopens with an all-ages, accessible playground, safer surfacing and upgraded equipment bringing new energy to a Clayton favorite.

New year, new budget: BBB shares financial planning tips for 2026
01/07/2026

New year, new budget: BBB shares financial planning tips for 2026

BBB of Eastern Carolinas shares steps to build a realistic budget, grow savings and prep for the unexpected.

2026 Girl Scout cookie season begins Jan. 17 in North Carolina
01/07/2026

2026 Girl Scout cookie season begins Jan. 17 in North Carolina

Girl Scout cookie season returns to 41 NC counties Jan. 17–March 8, featuring new Exploremores rocky road–inspired cookies that fund local girls’ entrepreneurial adventures.

Todd Riddick named Clayton Parks and Recreation Director
01/07/2026

Todd Riddick named Clayton Parks and Recreation Director

Veteran parks leader Todd Riddick named Clayton Parks and Recreation director, bringing 16 years experience and a focus on access, inclusion and community.

North Carolina’s rigid, unresponsive legislative leadership is taking a toll
01/06/2026

North Carolina’s rigid, unresponsive legislative leadership is taking a toll

North Carolina is the only state without a budget as Senate leader Phil Berger, facing a MAGA primary challenge, blocks tax action, deepening crises in schools, health care and hunger.

Remembering the second-most important achievement of 1776
01/06/2026

Remembering the second-most important achievement of 1776

As America marks 250 years of independence, another 1776 milestone — Adam Smith’s 'The Wealth of Nations' — gets a fresh look for its role in shaping capitalism, liberty and the rule of law.

Why my rural community needs a new local news site
01/06/2026

Why my rural community needs a new local news site

Many rural counties across North Carolina have suffered a loss in the quantity and quality of community news. In Caswell County, Shannon Moretz is working to change that.

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