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Beaufort Fire Department crews spent an afternoon mastering aerial ladder operations to prepare for life-saving rescues. While the public sees firefighters rushing to emergencies, these training hours are what make those dramatic saves possible.
A Beaufort firefighter proved that cats-stuck-in-trees isn't just a cartoon cliche when he climbed up to save Johnny Cash the cat Thursday morning. The heartwarming rescue brought smiles to a North Carolina community and confirmed what we've always suspected about our local heroes.
College football scores a win for tradition as Virginia and NC State move their 2025 matchup from Brazil back to Charlottesville. The decision keeps students and local fans at the heart of the game.
The eighth-seeded NC State Wolfpack dominated their NCAA Tournament opener with a flawless 5-0 victory over Morgan State, keeping their remarkable postseason streak alive. This marks the team's seventh consecutive year advancing past the first round.
NC State's baseball team launched a new tradition with their first-ever Victory Over Cancer game, celebrating pediatric cancer survivor Milo Johnson. The Wolfpack dominated Duke 18-5 while raising awareness and hope for families fighting childhood cancer.
A college tennis player just proved the unconventional path can lead to the sport's biggest stages. Diana Shnaider stunned the world's top-ranked player to become the first recent NCAA athlete to reach a Grand Slam semifinal.
A businessman honored his late father's legacy by announcing he would pay off the final-year student loans for 202 graduating students at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles. The surprise gift gives graduates a fresh financial start as they launch their careers.
Ted Northrup has spent eight years teaching homeless teenagers how to ride the bus, earn their GEDs, and rebuild their lives in Charlotte. One student he tutored now manages a FedEx team and lives in her own apartment.
Clayton, North Carolina is partnering with NC State University to study how residents access housing, jobs, and transportation. The goal is to identify barriers and ensure growth benefits everyone.
North Carolina's Executive Mansion opened its doors for the state's first official Juneteenth celebration, bringing hundreds together for what felt like a family reunion. The historic gathering marked a milestone in how the state honors freedom and community.
North Carolina is completing the state's first wildlife land bridge that safely separates human hikers from black bears and other animals using a clever mirrored design. The innovative structure reconnects animal habitats while cutting vehicle collisions by up to 90%.
A North Carolina rescue that specializes in saving orphaned newborn puppies is distributing 10 incubator kits to rural shelters across the state. The equipment gives abandoned puppies found cold and alone their best chance at survival.
A North Carolina rescue that specializes in saving orphaned newborn puppies is distributing incubator kits to rural shelters across the state. The equipment gives fragile puppies their best chance at survival during those critical first hours.
When Hurricane Helene knocked out power across Western North Carolina, volunteers scrambled to install temporary solar systems at emergency shelters and food banks. Now that disaster response has turned into a $5 million project to give 24 community hubs permanent backup power that never runs out.
Two Clayton firefighters just scored $12,000 in scholarships to advance their education and leadership skills. The awards are part of a North Carolina program that distributed $240,000 to firefighters and their families this year.
Michele Hundley Smith disappeared in 2001, leaving behind three children and a family that never stopped searching. When authorities found her alive in February 2025, her daughter Amanda chose forgiveness over anger.
Five-year-olds at Wayne STEM Academy in North Carolina just proved that early STEM education works, crushing national math and reading benchmarks. Their scores place them among the highest-achieving kindergarteners in the country.
After years of mysterious blueberry bush deaths across North Carolina, researchers finally identified the underground culprit and created tools to stop it. The breakthrough means better protection for 54 million pounds of blueberries grown annually in the state.
North Carolina awarded 33 scholarships totaling $67,000 to students who showed livestock at the State Fair, with funds coming directly from auction sales. Since 2015, the program has invested $677,500 in the next generation of agricultural leaders. ##
A program in Western North Carolina is training everyday people to show up within minutes when tragedy strikes, offering a calming presence to families facing sudden loss. No experience needed, just a compassionate heart.
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