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Nine people are using creativity to show the world what healing from addiction really looks like. North Carolina's Iredell County is bringing their stories to the community through film, art, and honest conversation.
A tiny 5,000-person town in North Carolina is becoming home to a master-planned community that could house 60,000 people within 20 years. While growth brings challenges, the development aims to help solve America's housing shortage with thoughtful planning.
After Hurricane Helene decimated populations of the rare hellbender salamander, the town of Boone, North Carolina united across party lines to demand federal protection for their cherished 2-foot amphibian neighbor. It's a story of community love for a creature that's become as much a part of Appalachian identity as the mountains themselves.
Five individuals and groups from Rowan County just earned the Governor's Volunteer Service Award, North Carolina's highest recognition for community service. Their work spans everything from feeding hungry families to preserving local history.
A beloved North Carolina garden is staging an ecological comeback after years of deer damage. Nearly 40 volunteers will plant over 1,000 native species in one day to restore the community treasure.
More than 19,000 North Carolinians learned CPR in one day through a statewide initiative led by Duke University. Though they missed the 30,000-person world record, organizers called it a massive win for community safety.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, isolated communities turned to their fire stations for survival. Now those same stations are getting solar microgrids to stay powered when the next storm hits.
Thirty North Carolina counties are joining forces to break a world record by training 30,000 people in hands-only CPR this February. Onslow County is offering free training at four locations on Feb. 25, making it easier than ever to learn a skill that could save a life.
Small towns across North Carolina are getting a major boost as the state commits nearly $6 million to revitalize downtowns, create hundreds of jobs, and preserve what makes rural communities special. From historic lighting projects to new tech company headquarters, these grants are breathing new life into Main Streets.
North Carolina trained 19,739 people in hands-only CPR in a single day, breaking a U.S. record and equipping thousands with skills to save lives. While the global record remained untouched, the effort means nearly 20,000 more people can now respond in a cardiac emergency.
Since the late 1970s, thousands of volunteers have quietly transformed North Carolina's largest zoo into a conservation powerhouse. They've now logged over one million hours of service, a milestone four decades in the making.
When Hurricane Helene cut off access to addiction treatment across western North Carolina, a grassroots network of volunteers stepped in to deliver lifesaving medications and supplies to people in recovery.
Students of all ages are trading backpacks for beach cleanup gear this August at Kure Beach. The North Carolina Aquarium's annual event combines ocean conservation with back-to-school spirit.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
The U.S. Forest Service just signed its largest partnership ever to heal western North Carolina's forests after Hurricane Helene. Over the next decade, $290 million will repair damaged wilderness, restore wildlife habitats, and reopen beloved outdoor spaces that bring billions to local communities.
Elementary through high school students across Robeson County, North Carolina, transformed Red Springs High School into a hub of innovation during their annual Robotics Competition and Expo. Teams competed in design challenges while families explored hands-on STEM activities that brought engineering to life.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Fayetteville to pack thousands of meal kits for children facing hunger across North Carolina's Sandhills region. One in four children in the area struggles with food insecurity, especially on weekends when school meals aren't available.
North Carolina is taking legal action to force a chemical company to stop polluting a Durham creek that flows past an elementary school and through a public park. The state wants the company to submit a cleanup plan within 30 days.
Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
North Carolina just earned the #1 spot for economic development in America, marking the third time in six years the state has claimed the top honor. Record job commitments and billions in new investments are creating opportunities across the entire state.
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