Laurie Buckhout and Bobby Hanig are jostling for positioning in an increasingly contentious primary.
Past Stories
Posted inHigher Education
UNC System Issues Policy Making Syllabi Public
The regulation, which includes some changes from a previous draft, takes effect on January 15.
Posted inCulture
How Tupac Came to Rest in North Carolina
The cremated remains of the rapper, still omnipresent three decades after his death, now lie in a Lumberton grave.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Lawmakers Raise More eCourts Questions
State lawmakers said court officials in their home districts have not seen the conveniences and cost-savings eCourts was supposed to bring.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Josh Stein’s Medicaid Mess
Facing lawsuits, Stein reversed his administration’s Medicaid cuts. But the crisis isn’t over.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Former Gov. Jim Hunt Dies
Hunt served four terms as governor of North Carolina and championed education programs.
Posted inCulture
New Year’s Eve 2025: 7 Ideas in Cary and Apex
It’s nearly 2026, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Cary and Apex, from family-friendly New Year’s Eve activities to big bashes.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Michele Morrow Launches Bid for U.S. Senate
The former candidate for state superintendent of public instruction will face Michael Whatley in the GOP Senate primary.
Posted inHigher Education
UNC System’s New Accreditor Hopes to Go National in 2026
The UNC System’s top official on the accreditation project shared his thoughts on the Commission for Public Higher Education’s development and what’s in store for next year.
Posted inPolitics & Government
This Competitive Race for U.S. House Could Be a Rematch
Republican Laurie Buckhout announced she’s running to face off against incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Davis in the 1st District again.
