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Texas's state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (118+ words) Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas' state mammal has gotten a foothold in the Tar Heel State. Texas's state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home…...
In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (82+ words) Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina. In one North Carolina town, the New…...
What happened when immigration agents showed up at this North Carolina woman's house
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (73+ words) A North Carolina woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. The unfinished tree stands as a symbol of the immigration crackdown. What happened when immigration agents showed up at this North Carolina…...
Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (73+ words) NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid. Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund…...
How much can Tesla pay Elon Musk? Delaware's Supreme Court will decide
5+ mon, 18+ hour ago (994+ words) Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla's "Gigafactory" on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. PATRICK PLEUL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption On Wednesday, the Delaware Supreme Court will hear…...