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September 2023

Posted inBusiness

Garbage In, Toxics Out

by Schuyler Mitchell September 28, 2023October 2, 2023

A Zebulon recycling facility with a record of violations undercuts claims about turning plastic waste into an environmental benefit.

Posted inBusiness

The Dive Q&A: Wilmington’s Airport Is Soaring, Flying

by Johanna F. Still September 28, 2023January 17, 2025

ILM’s growth has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations.

Posted inPolitics

Fed Up

by Jessica Pishko September 27, 2023October 4, 2023

A gathering of far-right sheriffs who believe they are “the last line of defense” against the government draws both praise and scrutiny. 

Posted inCourts

What’s in a Pseudonym?

by Jeffrey Billman September 26, 2023October 17, 2023

After two women accused a college student of sexual assault, he sued to clear his name—and keep it a secret.

Posted inPolitics

How State Vacancies Are Hurting Businesses 

by Ren Larson September 25, 2023October 12, 2023

Lagging salaries in state government have made it difficult to fill vacant jobs, and the budget deal falls short of the boost many say is needed.

Posted inFood

On the Grind

by Mark Blankenship September 22, 2023April 27, 2025

A Jewish woman from Charlotte and a British-educated Iraqi bought a café in Hamlet. What happened next surprised everyone.

Posted inBusiness

Keeping the Lights On

by Daniel Walton September 20, 2023June 26, 2024

Duke Energy has billed a new $14.5 million microgrid project in Hot Springs as a leap forward. But will it lead to greater grid resilience?

Posted inLegislation

Bets Are Off, Budget Is On

by Jeffrey Billman September 20, 2023October 25, 2024

15 things included in the General Assembly’s 611-page draft budget that you shouldn’t overlook.

Posted inElections

Bull City Beef

by Matt Hartman September 17, 2023April 27, 2025

How a set of proposed amendments to Durham’s zoning regulations has become the city’s most explosive political issue.

Posted inEnvironment

Why Some Stay

by Katie MacKinnon September 14, 2023June 26, 2024

Climate change is making life along the Lumber River more uncertain. But for many people, moving isn’t a meaningful option.

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