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kimberly jones: Rural public schools don’t want a handout. They want access to opportunity

by Kimberly Jones | Mar 4, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Education, Español, Kimberly Jones, North Carolina, North Carolina Community

Former teacher of the year Kimberly Jones, once a rural area public school student, says state lawmakers should offer the same opportunities to rural students that are offered to those from wealthier By Kimberly Jones Beacon Media Photo by Nathan...
Opinion: Why we are asking ‘Do You Even Live Here?’

Opinion: Why we are asking ‘Do You Even Live Here?’

by Beacon Media | Feb 19, 2026 | Dalton George, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Opinion, Preston Blakely, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina

Two mayors from Western North Carolina are launching a new podcast, in partnership with Beacon Media, to answer a big question about the future of North Carolina. Preston Blakely (left) & Dalton George (right) By Preston Blakely and Dalton George Beacon Media Last...

Opinion: A child of immigrants, no longer alone in fear

by Beacon Media | Feb 13, 2026 | Immigration, North Carolina

Growing up as the daughter of undocumented immigrants, the author knew fear and uncertainty. Now, amid a federal crackdown aimed at Latino immigrants, she felt that again — until she saw her community respond. A protest in Wilson, N.C. Photo courtesy of Andressia...

Opinion: Small particles, big impacts for our air

by Rose Hoban | Feb 2, 2026 | Environment, North Carolina, U.S. Politics

The editor of N.C. Health News tracks the repeal of an environmental regulation by the EPA and explains how changes to seemingly small regulations have big health impacts. By Rose Hoban N.C. Health News Breathe in. And out. Do it a few more times.  Then think...
Shannon Moretz: Why my rural community needs a new community news site

Shannon Moretz: Why my rural community needs a new community news site

by Shannon Moretz | Jan 5, 2026 | Beacon Voices, Local Politics, News Media, North Carolina, Reclaiming Rural, Shannon Moretz

Many rural counties across North Carolina have suffered a loss in the quantity and quality of community news. In Caswell County, Shannon Moretz is working to change that.

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: On Black Friday, honoring the retail workers

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: On Black Friday, honoring the retail workers

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Nov 28, 2025 | Affordability, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Labor, North Carolina

As millions hunt for deals and fill their carts on Black Friday and during this holiday season, remember and honor the people who make it possible.

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