Workers from El Salvador were set to lose Temporary Protected Status, but the Trump administration said it would decide their fate later.
September 2026
Posted inPolitics & Government
Democrats Drop Support for Candidate Who Called for Violence Against Republicans
State legislative candidate Shelly Headen called for President Trump’s supporters to “experience sexual assault.”
Posted inEnvironment
Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination
The company will pay the sum over the next 15 years for contamination caused by its plant on the border of Cumberland and Bladen counties.
Posted inFilm & Television
After 40 Years, Maximum Overdrive Is Still Bad Enough to be Good
The auto-horror spectacular began and ended Stephen King’s directing career but helped establish Wilmington as a film destination.
Posted inThe Assembly
Making the Grade at The Assembly’s Triangle Article Club
Participants debated possible causes of grade inflation and potential solutions at the Chapel Hill gathering.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
RTI Hits the Xcelerator
The nonprofit is expanding a facility that helps startups develop new technologies after federal funding cuts.
Posted inHistory
Exhuming the Memory of 9/11
Forensic anthropologist John Williams was called in to help identify remains after the attack on the World Trade Center. Now he’s ready to talk about it.
Posted inElections
2026 N.C. Election Guide: Who’s On Your Ballot
The Assembly’s voter guide gives you the information you need to know heading to the polls this primary season.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Shouting Terrorist in a Crowded Grocery Store
An activist’s lawsuit over a 2024 cyberstalking arrest raises questions about the state’s efforts to criminalize online harassment.
Posted inPlace
A Family Reunion Like No Other
Chang and Eng Bunker became globally recognized as the original “Siamese twins” before settling down in Mount Airy. Generations of descendants have kept their legacy alive.
