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Posted inElections
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Mountain TestÂ
The 11th District has been solidly GOP since 2012. But a sluggish Helene response and misconduct allegations have put Edwards on defense.Â
Posted inFilm & Television
Filmed in Durham, a New Movie About Cosmic Coincidences Has Flown Under the Radar
The Bull City is somewhat of a main character in the indie rom-com ‘Everything & the Universe,’ streaming since last year on Amazon Prime. So why has no one heard of it?
Posted inK-12 Education
Opportunity for an Audit
Dave Boliek confirmed that his office is pursuing an audit of the Opportunity Scholarship program.
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation
Fish Your Wish
Hurricane Helene severely damaged a key Western North Carolina hatchery used to boost the trout stock of local rivers.
Posted inHealth Care
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Dropped in Almost Every N.C. County This Year
Data show North Carolina recorded the sharpest drop nationwide in residents enrolling after Congress let premium subsidies expire.
Posted inFaith & Religion
When Billy Graham Peered Into the Nation’s Soul
The young minister from N.C. took Los Angeles by storm in 1949, holding tent revivals that made him a national figure.
Posted inHigher Education
How the Trump Admin Could Speed Up a Controversial New Accreditor
A state official said the UNC System’s Commission for Public Higher Education could win federal recognition in 2027.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Apex Fulfilled 97% of Public Records Requests Last Year. Requests for the Mayor’s Communications Are the Exception.
Half the town’s unfulfilled records requests are awaiting a response regarding communications outside of town email by the mayor, who uses a personal app and social media accounts to share town news and connect with residents.
Posted inHealth Care
North Carolina’s Medical School Boom
New schools in Charlotte and Fayetteville—and soon Wilmington—could help ease the state’s doctor shortage.
