How Much Will the 2027 Military World Games Cost North Carolina?
Organizations connected to the Charlotte-based planners have been flagged for misspending taxpayer money in the past. Now they’ve landed $25 million in state money—and they’re looking for more. (EJ Hersom for the Department of Defense)
UNC-CH Signs ‘Agreement’ With Federal Government Over Alleged Discrimination
UNC-Chapel Hill is the latest university to settle with the Trump administration, but it will avoid the major financial penalties the government has imposed on many of its peers.
Staff Cite Supply, Maintenance, and Paycheck Issues at Randolph Hospital
Employees at Asheboro’s only hospital say its private equity-trained owner hasn’t delivered on promises—and conditions have only gotten worse.
Mooresville Mosque Confronts Fear and Hostility
The Islamic Center of Lake Norman has cleared land for a larger place of worship. Some locals are responding with anti-Muslim backlash.
Top Races to Watch in 2026
We broke down the 26 North Carolina races that are expected to be competitive, consequential, or interesting—or all three.Â
Dave Boliek Says He’s Focused on Auditing, But All Eyes Are on the Election
The state auditor declined to comment on his political ambitions while vowing voters won’t see significant changes at the polls this year.
Fired UNC Civics Associate Dean Breaks His Silence on Investigation
David Decosimo objected to a Wall Street Journal editorial about UNC-Chapel Hill’s embattled civics school. The paper didn’t publish his response—which he says is part of the problem.
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Lawsuit: ICE Action in N.C. Hasn’t CooledÂ
A federal lawsuit alleges that ICE agents are routinely stopping people to ask them about immigration status, without any reasonable suspicion of illegal activity.
How N.C. Community Colleges Aim to Foster Economic Mobility for High Schoolers
Three students shared their experiences taking dual enrollment classes at The Assembly and United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Newsmakers event in Durham.
Climate Change’s Compounding Pressures on Rural N.C.
Areas like Robeson County face some of the greatest climate risks, but have fewer resources to cope.
The Little-Noticed Policy Change Promoting Three-Year High School Diplomas
North Carolina’s universities are debating three-year degrees. In 2023, the General Assembly directed public high schools to create an accelerated path too.
The Incident at Little RiverÂ
The brutal crime that catalyzed the LGBTQ movement in North Carolina has never been fully chronicled—until now.
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