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Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market.
Young woman on a couch with credit card placing sports bet at home. Researchers and counselors are seeing more females involved with sports wagering in NC two years after the activity became legal.

By Anne Blythe Now that the NCAA tournament play-in games are over...

Posted: March 19, 2026, 8:22 am
As sports betting booms in North Carolina, so do gambling problems
Close-up on man holding a cell phone while winning an online bet on a football game in a crowd.

By Michelle Crouch Two years after North Carolina legalized mobile...

Posted: March 18, 2026, 8:30 am
New SNAP requirements could stress county budgets
Shows a black and white photo of a grocery store with a sign in the window reading, "We accept SNAP"

By Morgan Casey Border Belt Independent Using a blue pen, Bladen C...

Posted: March 17, 2026, 8:16 am

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