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The race to power AI could reshape North Carolina’s grid — and its communities
A high-voltage transmission tower and power lines, like those needed to supply AI data centers, silhouetted against a cloudy sunset sky.

By Will Atwater Takeaways: Data centers could raise electricity co...

Posted: August 18, 2026, 8:30 am
What is Medetomidine? The latest threat in the street drug supply
line graph showing medetomidine surpassing xylazine in the street drug supply

By Taylor Knopf Key Takeaways: North Carolina’s supply of illicit ...

Posted: August 17, 2026, 8:03 am
New program trains churches, congregants to assist with mental health needs
Sixteen peope sit around long tables in a church room with a cross on the wall. They are being trained and getting certification in a Faith in Mental Health program started by former state Rep. Frank Sossamon.

By Diana Lopez Key Takeaways: Mental health is a sensitive and oft...

Posted: August 14, 2026, 8:22 am


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