Church Volunteers Drive 40+ Voters to Polls in Spring Lake
When Spring Lake, NC lost its early voting site, a local church stepped up to offer free rides to the polls. Volunteers have already helped more than 40 residents cast their ballots.
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Paddlers Raise $500K After Hurricane Helene Hits NC
When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, a group of whitewater paddlers turned a truck bed full of water barrels into a half-million dollar relief operation. Within two weeks, their all-volunteer effort completed over 500 missions across 13 counties.
Groovy Hollow 6 Raises Funds for Camp Victory Junction
Racing fans are rallying behind a charity event at Daytona that supports children with serious illnesses. The Groovy Hollow 6 fundraiser opens donations for Victory Junction, a North Carolina camp that gives kids and families life-changing experiences.
Early Risers May Spot 'Space Jellyfish' Over Carolinas Tuesday
A SpaceX launch Tuesday morning could create a glowing "space jellyfish" phenomenon visible across the Southeast. The stunning display happens when rocket exhaust catches sunlight high above Earth while the ground remains dark.
NC Central Women's Golf Wins First SAS HBCU Championship
North Carolina Central University's women's golf team claimed their first SAS HBCU Invitational title after three runner-up finishes, led by sophomore Sanaa Carter's individual championship. The Eagles dominated the field with a 23-stroke victory, marking their fifth team title since the program launched just three years ago.
Vijay Singh, 63, Makes Golf History in North Carolina
At 63, professional golfer Vijay Singh just became the oldest player ever to win a PGA Tour Champions event. His victory at the SAS Championship in Cary, North Carolina, proves age is just a number when passion meets perseverance.
South Toe River Campground Reopens After Hurricane Helene
Two years after Hurricane Helene reshaped North Carolina's South Toe River watershed, Black Mountain Campground has reopened alongside nearly four miles of road. Wildlife biologists are even helping baby hellbenders recover from the storm that struck during their most vulnerable nesting season.
Red Wolves Get New Home in Cross-Country Rescue Effort
A Durham museum is moving a family of critically endangered red wolves to New York, giving them a better shot at returning to the wild. With fewer than 40 red wolves left in nature, this partnership shows how zoos are working together to save America's rarest wolf.
Hyundai Donates Electric Car to North Carolina College
A North Carolina community college just landed a brand new electric vehicle to train the next generation of auto technicians. Southeastern Community College received a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, complete with professional tools and training access, to give students real-world experience with EV technology.
Hyundai Donates EV to North Carolina College for Training
Students at Southeastern Community College in North Carolina just got their hands on a brand new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to prepare for the future of automotive work. The donation means future mechanics can now learn real skills on actual electric vehicle technology before entering the workforce.
North Carolina School Community Supports Teachers Year-Round
A volunteer program at William R. Davie Elementary has been making teachers happier for years by providing classroom help and regular appreciation. Now organizers are seeking community donations to keep the momentum going.
North Carolina Opens $3.5M Mental Health Unit for Teens
A new treatment center in North Carolina is bringing trauma-informed mental health care to young people in the juvenile justice system, addressing a critical gap where nearly all detained youth have at least one mental health diagnosis. The PIVOT program represents a turning point in how the state supports rehabilitation over punishment for struggling teens.