The Assembly and other outlets sued to release the report under public records laws. The court ruled in the university’s favor.
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Posted inPolitics & Government
Which N.C. Lawmakers Showed Up to Vote?
An analysis of legislators’ voting records shows that seven of 170 members haven’t missed a single vote since 2025. Several others, however, have been frequently absent.
Posted inPlace
Visiting with the Ancestors
An annual tradition brings people back to the land their families lost to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearly a century ago.
Posted inHigher Education
A Is for Average
The median college GPA is on the rise. Critics call it grade inflation. But it’s not clear why it’s happening—or if it matters.
Posted inAgriculture
N.C. Cotton Farmers Contend With a New Pest
The cotton jassid is a looming threat to agriculture in North Carolina. Farmers already struggling to stay afloat fear what’s next.
Posted inHealth Care
ECU Health May Have Found a Tool to Reduce Childbirth Risks: Wristbands
Nearly 50 N.C. hospitals have begun distributing the wristbands as reminders of the life-threatening risks after birth.
Posted inK-12 Education
A National Divide Over Holding Students Back
The rate at which students are held back a grade has fallen. But there’s a growing divide on when the intervention is most effective.
Posted inFaith & Religion
Moments of Nope?
A prominent Charlotte pastor thought he’d found a home for his growing church at a beloved YMCA branch. Then came the protests.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Stein Vetoes Bill Allowing Chief Justice to Suspend Judges Without Pay
GOP lawmakers say the bill improves accountability, but Democrats say it could lead to political targeting.
Posted inPolitics & Government
In Canton, a Small-Town Mayor Faces Big Questions
Zeb Smathers knows the future of his town is riding on him. His own political ambitions depend on that success.
