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The Southport Unity Committee is bringing the community together for a Juneteenth celebration featuring a parade, music, and family activities. The event honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates Black freedom and achievement.
A North Carolina coastal town just won a remote-controlled rescue lifebuoy that could save lives without putting first responders in danger. The city of Southport earned the high-tech device after residents rallied together to win a national voting contest.
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.
Joe Dean clinched the final spot at The Open Championship with a clutch performance on Monday. Now the Sheffield golfer is scrambling to find accommodation in sold-out Southport before his wedding next week.
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.
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.
After being rejected once before, Good Samaritan Hospital—North Carolina's first privately funded Black hospital—finally received a state historical marker honoring its 70 years of service. Former nurses who worked there in the 1960s reunited at the unveiling ceremony to celebrate the friendship and legacy born from a place that served their community when no one else would.
Everyday people are stepping up to become Guardian ad Litem volunteers, serving as the one constant presence for children navigating foster care in North Carolina's 9th Judicial District. These trained advocates speak up for kids in court, and they're looking for more community members to join them.
When Joe Fields and Jason Jobe heard screeching tires and a boom, they ran toward danger instead of away from it. Their split-second decision to rescue a stranger from a fiery wreck in McLeansville saved a life.
Pine Lake Prep senior Phoenix Myers is one of 150 students competing for the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship, which covers full tuition to UNC Chapel Hill plus international experiences. The volleyball captain and business owner has already earned direct admission to the university's competitive business school.
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. ##
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