The N.C. Senate passed bills dealing with Planned Parenthood, Medicaid, and flights to Dublin. They go to the state House next.
September 2025
Posted inHigher Education
Former Provost Sues UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Over Closed Meetings
Chris Clemens alleges the board often went into closed session illegally, including before they postponed tenure votes.
Posted inArchived
A Final Run For Zack Matheny
Facing criticism and an ongoing SBI investigation, Matheny said he is still concentrating on the issues he cares about most—and looking toward what could be his last term.
Posted inArchived
April Parker Says District 3 Needs a New Voice
The librarian and community organizer says she can represent the district and the city more holistically.
Posted inPolitics & Government
A Fatal Stabbing and Its Aftermath
Republicans have made a political cudgel of Iryna Zarutska’s killing. A crime bill expected this week may be more posturing than solutions.
Posted inEvents
October 8: Books, Beer, & Politics @ Motorco Music Hall
Join Frank Bruni, David A. Graham, and Bill Adair to talk about the stories behind their new books and the future of politics.
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Sepsis Can’t Wait: Early Detection Is The Difference Between Life and Death
North Carolina has one of the highest sepsis mortality rates in the country. Novant Health is seeking a clear and consistent definition of sepsis that prioritizes early detection and intervention.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Raising a Glass to Downtown
With fewer patrons downtown post-pandemic, city leaders say social districts have provided a critical shot in the arm.
Posted inAll Access
Broadband Plans Aim For the Stars Under Trump’s New Rules
New federal rules require state broadband projects to prioritize cost-cutting, giving nascent satellite tech a boost over fiber networks.
Posted inMilitary
Supporters Rally Behind Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne Museum
The Army has not publicly confirmed which museums will be closed, but local leaders worry it will be on the chopping block.
