Newly released federal records shed light on Eleanor Rush’s 1954 death in a North Carolina prison—and the uprising and reforms that followed.
March 2026
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To build a long-term relationship with your healthcare provider and maximize your time together, come prepared to your next appointment with these questions.
Posted inBooks
The Epic Real-Life Friendship Behind an Acclaimed Novel
Lily King’s “Heart the Lover” commemorates three men who bonded as students in Chapel Hill.
Posted inElections
Robinson Reemerges, Admits To Porn Habit and Lying About Allegations
In a lengthy conversation, Robinson says he was obsessed with porn and sex and lied to protect Trump’s campaign in N.C.
Posted inElections
Page-Berger Race Will Likely Extend Into April
The Guilford County election board agreed to consider a protest from the state Senate leader.
Posted inEnvironment
Lawsuit Challenges Stokes County’s Data Center Rezoning
The data center would be on 1,844 acres that abut or include farms, homes, and the burial grounds of Native American and enslaved people.
Posted inHigher Education
We Asked Every UNC System School For a Simple Record. Here’s What Happened.
State law on public records only directs agencies to provide the documents “as promptly as possible.” We put that to the test.
Posted inPolitics & Government
State Rep. Mike Clampitt Dies of Cancer
The Republican represented Western North Carolina for nearly a decade.
Posted inElections
State Elections Board Rejects Berger’s Request for Hand Recount
The North Carolina State Board of Elections allowed a machine recount to move forward in the tight GOP primary for a state Senate seat.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Public Records Must Be Produced ‘Promptly.’ How Did N.C. Towns Do?
While local government communications are public, cities vary widely in how they fulfill the legal obligation to make them available.
