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North Carolina senator pushing medical marijuana bill describes smoking pot during cancer fight
The North Carolina General Assembly's chief advocate for legalizing medical marijuana in the state revealed publicly on Tuesday how he smoked pot over 20 years ago to withstand the discomforts of chemotherapy during a fight with cancer.
Advocacy group provides data and resources for Latino students impacted by the pandemic
An advocacy group for North Carolina Latinos held a recent event showcasing a report on the impact of COVID-19 on children’s education. The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina INC. (AMEXCAN) introduced parents to a study on how Latino children are doing after the pandemic, addressed mental health concerns, and provided attendees with information on resources available in schools.
Greensboro Science Center hosts rare pygmy hippo birth
The Greensboro Science Center is celebrating the arrival of a rare pygmy hippo.
Winston-Salem budget proposal includes more money for police to address staffing shortfall
The proposal for Winston-Salem’s next budget will go before the mayor and city council Tuesday with additional pay included for police.
NC agency awards $8.7M for special housing needs across state including Triad
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency has approved $8.7 million in funding to expand opportunities for those with special hou
North Carolina sheriff: Suspect in hostage situation fatally shot by deputy
A central North Carolina sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man during a hostage situation Thursday after the suspect came at deputies with a sledgehammer inside a home, officials said.
DMV expands hours, offers more services online to cut wait times
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is offering more services online and expanding hours in some locations to shorten wait times.
Eastern Music Festival set to begin its 62nd season
Next month the nationally recognized Eastern Music Festival and summer e
Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues
Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people. There are stark differences over recognizing same-sex marriage and ordaining LGBTQ clergy. More than 400 congregations have disaffiliated in North Carolina.