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McCrory waves to the crowd after he take the oath.

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory celebrates inauguration Saturday

By Claire Williams | January 13

Marking a new GOP-dominated era in North Carolina politics, Gov. Pat McCrory kicked off his term Saturday in Raleigh with an inauguration ceremony and ...

Lee County Commissioner and Mining and Energy Commission Chairman Jim Womack examines a gas well near Chatham County.

Fracking regulator: Rules must balance industry needs with resident protections

By Sarah Glen | January 10

“We’re languishing in Lee County in the trough that follows an economic recession and precedes recovery because of an over reliance on industrial ...

Open Board of Governors seats could affect future of state education

By Eric Garcia | January 10

When the N.C. General Assembly reconvenes later this month, legislators will review candidates for two unexpectedly vacated positions that help shape ...

State Medicaid expansion not certain

By Eric Garcia | January 8

As Gov. Pat McCrory begins his first term, one of his first challenges will be the implementation of the 2010 Affordable Care Act and its mandates on ...

Bar owners protest state smoking ban

By Lucinda Shen | December 2

State bar owners have been raising opposition to the statewide smoking ban in bars and restaurants, claiming to legislators and courts that the ban is ...

UNC's Students for Education Reform hosts discussion on the accessibility of opportunities

By Lauren Gil | November 29

Not all young children have the privilege of having parents at home who provide a solid foundation for learning, especially during the pivotal elementary ...

NC coalition calls for reform of redistricting process

By Meredith Burns | November 25

After a sweeping Republican victory in the N.C. General Assembly on election night, calls have resurfaced for redistricting reform in next year’s legislative ...

Death penalty restrictions may relax

November 19

Only four capital trials were held this year in North Carolina, and for the first time since 1977, no new death sentences were imposed in 2012, according ...

UNC students air concerns at ?ve-year-plan forum

By Eric Garcia | October 30

Despite concerns about time constraints, UNC-CH students were still provided an opportunity to give their input about the future of the UNC system at ...

Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory (left) and Peter Hans, UNC BOG Chairman, converse after Bill Friday’s memorial on Oct. 17.

State legislators will advise on the UNC system's direction

By Amanda Albright | October 28

The UNC system is seeking to open up new channels of communication with state legislators in a novel way. But the commitment of those legislators to higher ...

The BOG's shift to the right

By Stewart Boss | September 17

Being the party in charge of the North Carolina General Assembly comes with a few perks. One example is putting your campaign donors and ideological allies ...

Student veterans may see tuition relief

By Graham McAlister | September 17

Student veterans in the state might soon find relief from burdensome tuition costs.

UNC alumna returns as lobbyist to state legislature

By Madeline Will | September 12

When January rolls around, new state legislators will be learning the ropes and inner workings of the N.C. General Assembly.

Tenant law changes expands the rights of landlords

By Samuel Mason | July 11

Students who rent or lease property may have even less protection from their landlords in the fall.

UNC-system employees will receive pay raises after four years

By Vinayak Balasubramanian | July 11

UNC-system employees have gone four years without pay increases, but that will soon change.

Protesters present petition against sea level rise bill

By Vinayak Balasubramanian | June 25

A group of protesters gathered in Raleigh on Tuesday to encourage legislators to reject a bill that requires planning agencies to use historical, rather ...

State budget receives mixed reviews

By Amanda Albright | June 25

The state budget modifications passed by the N.C. General Assembly last week have left some groups satisfied, and others wanting more. Legislators have ...

Legislature moving quickly

By Amanda Albright | June 20

Legislators are attempting to pass bills on topics ranging from the death penalty to eugenics in the short session, which began May 16.

Fracking may be legalized this year

By Amanda Albright | June 11

A bill legalizing fracking may become law this year, despite growing opposition from local governments. Some activists believe the Clean Energy and Economic ...

House votes to increase funding to UNC system

By Vinayak Balasubramanian | May 31

The House passed a bill that could increase funding to the UNC-system by $10.5 million. By a 73-46 margin, the Modify 2011 Appropriations Act passed ...