The North Carolina Zoo will open a 12.5-acre Asia Continent this September featuring tigers, Komodo dragons and more. Designed for immersive guest experiences and top-tier animal welfare, the exhibit blends jungle landscapes with architecture. Funded by $152 million in state and private support, it’s expected to boost tourism and conservation awareness.
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Venezuelans in North Carolina Watch Closely as Maduro’s Case Unfolds
When the U.S. took Venezuela’s president into custody, the shock rippled far beyond Caracas. In North Carolina, Venezuelans gathered around phones, family, and food. A UNC student seeking asylum and a Cary food-truck owner unsure about returning home, they reveal how communities are processing political shock from thousands of miles away.
Bigfoot Belief In North Carolina
This is an audio story about belief in Bigfoot which remains part of North Carolina culture, from Native American traditions to modern enthusiasts. A UNC student and a museum owner share how sightings and stories inspire fascination, tourism, and personal meaning. Experts say belief reflects hope and curiosity, though interest may eventually decline.
HB 307 charts new path in N.C.’s complicated history of criminal justice
By Emma Unger North Carolina’s 122 death row inmates have spent up to 40 years…
Health care workers, first responders reflect on Hurricane Helene’s emotional impact
By Emma Unger About two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina with historic…
A story stitched in color
By Sienna Ayes A dark green mesh helmet caked heavy with dust. A white-and-blue silicone…
A look into the UNC system’s growing dependence on adjunct labor
An investigation into how and why UNC system schools have increased their use of part-time faculty.
Fear, Mental Health Gaps, and the Aftermath of Iryna Zarutska’s Killing
The Blue Line light rail crossing at 9th Street Station in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday,…
For these university students without cars, grocery stores are inaccessible
For students living on university campuses and without a personal vehicle, getting to a grocery…
Safe to Care: Inside North Carolina’s Nursing Simulation Revolution
One student is performing a procedure on a manikin, while his teammate observe and help.…