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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NC: Philanthropy

Between 2020 and 2022, the number of North Carolinians experiencing unsheltered homelessness rose from 2,558 to 3,625. (Adobe Stock)
NC Nonprofit Receives Grant to Fight Homelessness

In North Carolina, five nonprofit groups are receiving a much-needed financial boost to help them with projects aimed at enhancing people's financial …

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The impact-investing sector, made up of people who want to invest in companies that align with their personal values, has nearly doubled in the past few years, according to the Global Impact Investing Network. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Investing to Reflect Your Values During Giving Season

RALEIGH, N.C. - During the holiday season and into the new year, many people make charitable contributions - but there's another way to help the …

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Charlotte Crotts with her daughters, two of whom were born with rare congenital heart defects. (American Heart Assn. Mid-Atlantic Affiliate)
After Daughters' Surgeries, NC Family Fights to Improve Heart Science

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — One North Carolina mother has spent more than a decade rallying for heart research, after her two daughters were each …

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Giving Tuesday is projected to bring in a record-breaking $350 million from donors in 150 countries, based on analysis from Giving USA. (NC Child)
NC Charities Could See Record-Breaking "Giving Tuesday"

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — As Giving Tuesday approaches, a report from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office shows an almost $6 million …

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A growing number of nonprofits are discovering that working together to create awareness on #GivingTuesday offers support as they try to raise money. (TaxCredits.net)
#GivingTuesday: Strength in Numbers in NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, nonprofits in North Carolina are hoping you have a little left in your wallet for #GivingTuesday. The celebration of …

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Raleigh ranks first among the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, yet a new report highlights the gap in philanthropic dollars to support the populations of southern cities. (James Willamor/flickr.com)
Report: South Lags in Philanthropy, Tops in Need

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The South is home to some of the fastest growing communities in the country, including Raleigh, which ranks number one …

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This weekend, thousands will hear a message of
Love One Another: NC Churches Share Unified Message This Weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. – After a divisive campaign and election cycle, many people in North Carolina continue to struggle with the outcome of the …

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Much of the eastern part of North Carolina remains underwater, and people struggle to recover and compete with the election for attention. (Fema.gov)
Election Drowning Out Devastation on NC Coast

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Thousands of people have been displaced and damage is in the millions of dollars, and yet the destruction caused by …

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A proposed change by the IRS could prompt some nonprofits to collect donor information for gift valued at more than $250. (DodgertonSkillhause/morguefile.com)
Counting on Donations: IRS Proposal Could Change How Charities Collect Info

RALEIGH, N.C. - The cleanup from the holiday is under way, and so is the clean-out of unwanted items that will make their way to nonprofits in North …

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#Giving Tuesday is a worldwide effort to encourage donations of time, money and energy for nonprofits. Credit: #GivingTuesday
Christmas Comes Early: NC Charities and #GivingTuesday

RALEIGH, N.C. - Giving back is what North Carolina nonprofits hope is top-of-mind for residents today, on "Giving Tuesday." In its fourth year…

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PHOTO: #GivingTuesday donations can benefit organizations like the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, which works with groups like the Federal Interagency Reentry Council, pictured here. Photo credit: Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
#GivingTuesday Offers North Carolinians a Chance to Give Back

RALEIGH, N.C. - Now that the flurry of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has passed, North Carolina nonprofits are reminding residents about the chance …

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Photo: Southern Coalition for Social Justice helps community members advocate for social justice. Courtesy: SCSJ
Giving Back on #GivingTuesday in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – Now that the barrage of Black Friday and flurry of Cyber Monday are over, organizations in North Carolina are asking citizens …

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