A College Sports Fan’s Lament
As college programs become more professional, a loyal Duke fan mourns what has been lost.
The Berger King
Phil Berger has been the state’s most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.
I’ve Seen How the Neo-Nazi Movement Is Escalating. You Should Worry.
A reporter gets a first-hand look at how the ‘militant accelerationism’ movement operates.
Prosecutors Made a Rare Concession in a Murder Case. But Will It Matter?
Ruben Wright was a high-ranking Black Marine before his murder conviction. His lawyers say a main theory presented at trial has since collapsed.
A Small, Private College Got $40 Million in State Funds for Cybersecurity Training
The legislature is investing big dollars at Montreat College, even though public schools have accredited cyber programs.
Longtime N.C. Voters May Have Their Ballots Wrongfully Tossed in Supreme Court Race
The so-called never resident list appears to include some longtime residents, while other voters appear in two different challenge categories.
UNC’s Risky Belichick Math
UNC-Chapel Hill transferred $21 million to the athletic department last year–and that was before hiring Bill Belichick.
More 2025 Assembly Favorites Coverage
Why Most Counties Aren’t Doing All Required Restaurant Inspections
As counties struggle to hire and retain health inspectors, lawmakers, regulators, and scientists look to ease caseloads and develop new talent.
How the N.C. Legislature Bankrolls Anti-Abortion Centers
Over the past three years, the state legislature has given $30 million to crisis pregnancy centers, with little oversight or outcomes.
