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The data centers being built to run AI seem like a godsend to rural NC, and any place that's struggling.
But they come with red flags—skyrocketing utility bills, massive water consumption, and an ever-harder fight against climate change. 👇
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President Trump—who last week portrayed former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes—called the show a "slap in the face." Some on the left wanted it to be that. But it was too joyous for that.
My take on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show 👇
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Social media in America is designed to make us hate each other, but there is a potential fix.
In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take on the rage-baiting algorithm at Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Make sure to like and subscribe!
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Did you know North Carolina has received just a small percentage of the federal money it needs to recover from Hurricane Helene?
And that the guy who was named NC’s “recovery czar” by President Trump…is running to represent NC in the US Senate? 👇
NC's "recovery czar"—US Senate candidate Michael Whatley—really doesn't want you to call him that.
In the new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take a look at why federal relief for Hurricane Helene—or the lack thereof—could play a BIG part in this year's Senate race.
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The Buddhist monks making their "Walk for Peace" are in Wake County today. Here's how to track them and see them in person. 🙏
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Some truly outrageous things are happening in Greensboro at NC A&T University, the largest historically Black college in America.
Important thread. Keep reading.
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What to know about the Buddhist monks and their “Walk for Peace,” which includes multiple stops in North Carolina. 🙏
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We don't know if Venezuela is a military "one-off" like Speaker Mike Johnson says, or if the US will be there long-term, as Marco Rubio said.
So let's break down what these scenarios mean for NC. Spoiler: NC is home to two of the largest Army and Marine bases in America, so they mean A LOT. 👇
Did you know the unit that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is based out of NC? 🤯
In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take a look at why the military conflict in Venezuela is a BIG deal for North Carolina's military population and their families. Tap👇
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Mecklenburg County health officials urged residents to get vaccinated if they had not already done so or if they were unsure of their status.
The county is offering free or low-cost vaccines at four locations with no appointment necessary. 👇
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The rules do not set specific discharge limits or penalties for violations.
Those omissions from the proposed rules were the basis of lengthy, at times contentious, discussion among members of the commission.
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Cardinal & Pine contributor Britteny Dee penned a guide this week to 8 exciting new restaurants opening in 2026 in NC.
From Indian street food in Boone to upscale Mexican in Charlotte and peak steakhouse in Durham, this guide is 🔥.
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In rural NC, thousands of students rely on their schools for after-school programs, counselors for mental health support, and staff who can help their families find food and transportation. Now, many of those support networks could disappear with just weeks’ notice.
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NC Board of Elections finds Stevens campaign contributions illegal, but not intentional ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-bo... Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol
According to Forbes, since the start of his presidency, Trump's net worth has more than doubled—from $2.3B in 2024 to $6.7B by the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, many of the folks who voted for him are in a worse financial predicament than ever.
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When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.
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Important thread for everyone watching Venezuela. 👇
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A pastor who stands up to ICE, Bakari Sellers' rise in the Civil Rights Movement, Anderson Clayton's fight for a stronger Southern progressive party, and so much more.
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Astonishing.
At thelivingsouth.com, I wrote about President Trump replacing the special "no-fee" day at the National Park Service with, among other things, a special day scheduled for his own birthday.
I represented Cardinal & Pine on PBS North Carolina's "State Lines" today.
We talked about the healthcare hurdles ahead in North Carolina and the 2026 election. 🔗 in the thread to watch it now online. You can also watch it in primetime this evening on PBS NC.
For more on this story and the 2026 elections, follow this account and read Cardinal & Pine.
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One state senator reportedly even begged Page to stay out of the race.
This year, Berger acted at Trump's request to gerrymander North Carolina again in order to make it easier to elect Republicans.
