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North Carolina
Repeated flooding leaves small North Carolina town looking for answers about its future
by
Jay Price
Nov 6, 2018
The Atlantic hurricane season officially has a few more weeks to go, but already this year has been deadly and destructive. The mainland U.S. took a hit from Hurricane Michael in October and Hurricane Florence the month before. Florence devastated many parts of North Carolina, including areas far from the coast. For many small communities, […]
Weather and trade tensions worry tobacco farmers
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 23, 2018
Farmers in North Carolina face losses from recent storms and Chinese tariffs.
Weather and trade tensions worry tobacco farmers
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 23, 2018
Farmers in North Carolina face losses from recent storms and Chinese tariffs.
Strong demand for cleanup crews in North Carolina
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 18, 2018
After recent storms, residents are still struggling to get back to normal amid mountains of debris.
Strong demand for cleanup crews in North Carolina
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 18, 2018
After recent storms, residents are still struggling to get back to normal amid mountains of debris.
U.S. cotton farmers are suffering from two years of depressed prices — China, weather and yoga pants are mainly to blame
Dec 29, 2017
The trendiness of synthetic fiber yoga pants is hurting American cotton farmers. But deep in the heart of North Carolina, cotton researchers are designing new fabrics to stay competitive.
What it takes for one apparel company to make its clothes in the U.S.
May 29, 2017
"It’s almost like letting go of a child," the American Giant CEO says of sending the company's pieces to market.
For public good, not for profit.
North Carolina repeals 'bathroom law'
Mar 30, 2017
The law was projected to cost the state more than $3.76 billion over dozen years.
Boeing workers defeat union plans in South Carolina
Feb 16, 2017
The state has the lowest unionization rate in the U.S. Why?
In Charlotte, it's especially tough to climb the economic ladder
by
Reema Khrais
Dec 21, 2016
Research shows low-income children in NC have just a four percent chance of rising to the top