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npr.org > 03/15/2026 > nx-s1-5745031 > texass-state-animals-armadillos-are-making-north-carolina-their-home

Texas's state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home

15+ hour, 5+ 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…...

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npr.org > 12/31/2025 > nx-s1-5639938 > in-one-north-carolina-town-the-new-years-eve-pickle-drop-is-brined-into-its-history

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…...

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npr.org > 12/13/2025 > nx-s1-5634704 > what-happened-when-immigration-agents-showed-up-at-this-north-carolina-womans-house

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…...