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Rose Hoban: Considering Artificial Intelligence for local news reporting

Rose Hoban: Considering Artificial Intelligence for local news reporting

by Rose Hoban | Jul 12, 2025 | Beacon Voices, News Media, North Carolina Community, Rose Hoban, Technology

The Editor-in-Chief at the local newsroom N.C. Health News considers the ethical use of AI in a local newsroom — and finds AI won’t soon replace humans in many respects.

Kimberly Jones: Public education is a sacred obligation

Kimberly Jones: Public education is a sacred obligation

by Kimberly Jones | Jul 2, 2025 | Education, Kimberly Jones, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Reclaiming Rural

In a column based on a speech given as the outgoing N.C. Teacher of the Year, educator Kimberly Jones reflects on the importance of public schools.

Crystal Barnes: N.C. does not need massive, expensive Duke Energy pipelines

Crystal Barnes: N.C. does not need massive, expensive Duke Energy pipelines

by Beacon Media | Jul 2, 2025 | Affordability, Climate crisis, Environment, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Reclaiming Rural

The writer raises concerns about a proposed pipeline planned for central North Carolina, particularly high costs passed onto ratepayers. 

Rev. Della Owens: Lawmakers should kill the ‘Big Deadly Bill’

Rev. Della Owens: Lawmakers should kill the ‘Big Deadly Bill’

by Beacon Media | Jul 2, 2025 | Affordability, Healthcare, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Politics, U.S. Politics

Rev. Della Owens, who organizes with the N.C.-based faith movement Repairers of the Breach, argues the budget bill being considered in the U.S. Congress will have deadly consequences for North Carolina if it is passed.

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: The real reason we’re being told to hate Pride

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: The real reason we’re being told to hate Pride

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Jun 30, 2025 | Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community

Small town pride events showcase the best of us. Why do some want to stoke hate?

Debbie DeWeese: Don’t cut our healthcare to give tax breaks to the rich

Debbie DeWeese: Don’t cut our healthcare to give tax breaks to the rich

by Beacon Media | Jun 26, 2025 | Affordability, Healthcare, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, U.S. Politics

A bill making its way through the U.S. Senate would be devastating for the millions of people on Medicaid in North Carolina.

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