Kids across North Carolina grew up reading with Dolly Parton, even after her literacy program hit a hiccup here
Her Imagination Library sent free books every month to any kid under five whose parents signed up. In North Carolina, the impact has been wide, but some parts of its program had to pause new signups last year. Why? Blame the budget process.
Stealing a dog is an automatic felony in North Carolina. Stealing a cat is not. Why?
Back in the day, pet crime was treated equally. That all changed in 1989, thanks to a spat between lawmakers that turned a seemingly harmless bill into a legislative dogfight.
Why Can't North Carolina's Governor Veto A Redistricting Bill?
GOP state lawmakers are coming back to Raleigh next week to try and make North Carolina's congressional delegation even MORE Republican. The governor can veto lots of bills. Why not this one?
Why do voters at Appalachian State keep getting picked on?
A new lawsuit is trying to overturn state laws that made it harder for students in Boone to have a voice in county politics. Who created those laws? A proud and powerful App State grad, that's who.
This town was founded for one reason only: To shoot dogs
Dellview, North Carolina was formed 100 years ago for a very specific reason. It survived for years as one of the smallest towns in the United States. Why did it hang on for so long?
Our state constitution sometimes works like a man firing a machine gun into a swamp
Are you a convicted felon interested in running for sheriff? An atheist on city council? Wanna erase Tennessee? Care to sell a swamp? Then brother, I'd like you to meet North Carolina's constitution.
