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The Big Story

N.C. Rep. Adams proposes bill to aid Black farmers

The number of Black farmers in the U.S. has fallen dramatically over the last century – from about a million in 1920 to fewer than 50,000 by 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

There are many causes for the falloff, including the USDA excluding Black farmers from assistance programs. But, a North Carolina lawmaker is spearheading the effort in Congress to reverse the decline.

North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat, has proposed a bill that would stimulate and support a new influx of Black farmers.

Your Weather Planner

Say goodbye to those freezing temperatures for a while as warmer air moves back into the state.

Clouds will move in, along with the chance for some showers. Our greatest rain chances will be in the mountains and western Piedmont.

Temperatures will remain on the cool side to start Wednesday. Afterward, the warm air comes flooding in with highs in the 70s Thursday and 80s in many areas not far behind on Friday!

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Around North Carolina

1. Legal whiplash in N.C. leaves U.S. Supreme Court with unprecedented decision to make

When the North Carolina Supreme Court decided to reopen a case on political redistricting, it left a big question mark hanging in the air. That case has already been heard in the U.S. Supreme Court, so what is the highest court in the country to do with the case now?

2. Durham teacher feeds thousands of students with biannual ‘FOODraiser’

Turquoise Parker recently wrapped up her biannual Bull City FOODraiser benefiting Durham students. Parker started the initiative in 2015 in order to help feed students during extended breaks from school. This spring’s event helped feed about 5,000 students at several Durham elementary schools.

3. Fighting Food Insecurity: Nourish N.C. helps to keep kids fed and ready to learn

February was the last month families received SNAP Emergency Food Allotments. Most families were getting at least an extra $95 per month through those emergency allotments. Resources like Nourish NC are helping families feed their kids and are expecting the need to increase now that the extra benefits are gone.

Around The Nation

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3. Yellen says bank situation 'stabilizing,' system is 'sound'

Editor's Pick - Strawberry farm protects plants during below-freezing temperatures

Last week, the Charlotte area experienced several days of below-freezing temperatures. A strawberry farmer from Hall Family Farm covered strawberry plants to protect them. When he checked plants Thursday, many of the plants looked in good shape with the exception of a few. He expects to start strawberry picking at the beginning of the season in April.