A federal lawsuit alleges that ICE agents are routinely stopping people to ask them about immigration status, without any reasonable suspicion of illegal activity.
Past Stories
Posted inElections
Where’s Sarah Stevens?
The Republican candidate for the state Supreme Court hasn’t run TV ads or raised much money.
Posted inHigher Education
Michael Jordan Gives $10 Million to UNC’s School of Social Work in Honor of His Mom
The basketball superstar’s gift is the largest in school history. It will support master’s students and international work.
Posted inPolitics & Government
What to Expect When Lawmakers Return to Raleigh to Tackle Gas Prices
Lawmakers hope to put a temporary dent in fuel prices during a Wednesday special session.
Posted inPolitics & Government
A Local Government Watchdog Gets Serious
The Local Government Commission is putting teeth into its financial guidance for municipalities large and small.
Posted inK-12 Education
Almost Anyone Can Start a Private School. We Put This to the Test.
Reporting has shown how easy it can be to found a private schools. That led us to an experiment: Could we do it?
Posted inCulture
The Belichick Experiment Had to Happen
UNC might have hired the wrong coach, but by investing more in football, it’s well positioned to thrive in the next round of TV-driven conference changes.
Posted inK-12 Education
How N.C. Community Colleges Aim to Foster Economic Mobility for High Schoolers
Three students shared their experiences taking dual enrollment classes at The Assembly and United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Newsmakers event in Durham.
Posted inClimate
Climate Change’s Compounding Pressures on Rural N.C.
Areas like Robeson County face some of the greatest climate risks, but have fewer resources to cope.
Posted inHigher Education
New UNC System Faculty Chair Wants ‘Best Practices’ for Shared Governance
UNC Asheville music professor Toby King enters his role as chair of the UNC System Faculty Assembly after a contentious year.
