A Zebulon recycling facility with a record of violations undercuts claims about turning plastic waste into an environmental benefit.
Month: September 2023
The Dive Q&A: Wilmington’s Airport Is Soaring, Flying
ILM’s growth has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations.
Fed Up
A gathering of far-right sheriffs who believe they are “the last line of defense” against the government draws both praise and scrutiny.
What’s in a Pseudonym?
After two women accused a college student of sexual assault, he sued to clear his name—and keep it a secret.
How State Vacancies Are Hurting Businesses
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.
On the Grind
A Jewish woman from Charlotte and a British-educated Iraqi bought a café in Hamlet. What happened next surprised everyone.
Keeping the Lights On
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?
Bets Are Off, Budget Is On
15 things included in the General Assembly’s 611-page draft budget that you shouldn’t overlook.
Bull City Beef
How a set of proposed amendments to Durham’s zoning regulations has become the city’s most explosive political issue.
Why Some Stay
Climate change is making life along the Lumber River more uncertain. But for many people, moving isn’t a meaningful option.