The Commerce Secretary and the Unprecedented Revolt Against Data Centers
Lee Lilley grew up in small-town Williamston and knows the need for rural jobs. But he’s facing growing grassroots disenchantment over data centers.
Is North Carolina Ready for an Invasion of Bee-Killing Hornets?
After creeping north for three years, the yellow-legged hornet has arrived. Both hobbyists and professional beekeepers are gearing up for a fight.
In Some Parts of N.C., Majority-Black Public Schools Are First on the Chopping Block
Studies have found districts tend to close schools that serve minority students first. The closure of a Bladen County school highlights the impact.
Pickleball, Horses, Daffodils: What Else Is in the N.C. Budget?
The spending agreement includes funding for a number of lesser-known projects, from a pickleball court in a rural town to anti-abortion groups.
Stein Signs Long-Awaited N.C. Budget
The budget funds many of the governor’s priorities, but it strips his power to make appointments to several state boards.
North Carolina’s Medical School Boom
New schools in Charlotte and Fayetteville—and soon Wilmington—could help ease the state’s doctor shortage.
N.C. Lawmakers Haven’t Passed a Budget Since 2023. Can They Do It Now?
When lawmakers return to Raleigh, the top priority will be passing a budget. But GOP leaders haven’t signaled they’re any closer to a resolution.
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Will Federal Recognition for the Lumbee ‘Transform’ Southeastern North Carolina?
Members of the Lumbee tribe, which won full federal recognition last December, can soon access more federal programs and may open a casino.
How One N.C. Charter School On the Brink of Failure Made a Massive Comeback
The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy was at risk of closure. Now the state board that oversees charters hails the school as a success.
New SNAP Requirements Could Stress County Budgets
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act shifts a greater share of the food program’s administrative costs to North Carolina and the state’s counties.
The ‘Surreal’ World of Political Spouses
The plus-ones of elected officials and candidates have to be an asset—whether they want to or not.
A Tale of Two Six: J. Cole’s Fayetteville
A native son, a homecoming-inspired final album, and how Fayetteville—if only for a weekend—became the center of the hip-hop universe.
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