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North Carolina produces more than 65% of the nation’s sweet potatoes. Despite long-term drought conditions which made for a rocky start to the growing season, officials say the harvest has been successful.
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Advocates are pushing back against Greensboro's decision to eliminate three positions from its sustainability office. They say the cuts undermine the city's environmental goals.
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A recent poll from Elon University found a large number of North Carolinians could favor impeachments in the White House. Survey respondents also shared who they'd want to see run for president in 2028.
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This year’s midterm elections led to what many are calling a historic “blue wave.” Democrats managed to flip a number of Republican-held seats in Washington.For this edition of Ask an Expert, WFDD's Morning Host Robin Lambert spoke with Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy and director of the Elon poll at Elon University.
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District officials say they've had to scale back on student services like tutoring, and increase class sizes in order to balance this year's budget.
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