Hundreds gather in downtown Raleigh to protest House Bill 2, several protesters arrested

More than 300 protesters gathered in parts of downtown Raleigh today after the N.C. General Assembly passed House Bill 2 late Wednesday night — which ...

Spellings could steer talk to undocumented students

The arrival of UNC-system President Margaret Spellings could reignite a conversation around in-state tuition for undocumented students.

Gov. Pat McCrory signs bill undoing local LGBT protections

The N.C. General Assembly held a special session Wednesday on an Charlotte LGBT non-discrimination ordinance passed in February.

Few surprises for analysts after state primary races

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had a lot working in her favor to secure a victory in the North Carolina Democratic primary elections against ...

Free speech policy to be proposed to NC General Assembly

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest announced a plan to propose the Campus Free Expression Act to the N.C. General Assembly on Monday.

State proposes privatizing Medicaid

State officials announced a multi-year draft of a plan to reform North Carolina’s Medicaid program last week, effectively moving it toward privatization. ...

Q&A with UNC grad running for N.C. House

Joe Parrish, a 2014 graduate from UNC, is running for the N.C.

Board of Governors discusses shortcomings of deferred admissions program

The UNC-system Board of Governors gathered at the historically black Fayetteville State University Thursday for their first committee meetings with President ...

New map draws unexpected consequences in 2016 primaries

Less than a month before the March 15 primary elections, candidates for U.S. Congress in North Carolina have entered uncharted territory with a new district ...

Anti-sodomy laws still on books in NC

Oral and anal sex is still legally prohibited in North Carolina and 15 other states.

Immigration debate close to home at HKonJ rally

Protesters at the HKonJ People's Assembly Coalition Saturday criticized the N.C. General Assembly for being anti-immigrant, calling for immigration reform ...

NC requests stay on districting decision

During a weekend when most North Carolinians turned their attentions to Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, a federal court ruled to referee North Carolina’s ...

McCrory wins suit against legislature

After more than a year of litigation, the N.C. Supreme Court handed down a victory to Gov. Pat McCrory over the state legislature in its decision on Friday.  ...

54 NC legislators remain unchallenged in primaries

Millions of N.C. voters will be left without a choice this March in the primaries.

Coal ash debate resurfaces in state politics, likely to take focus in upcoming elections

Nearly two years after a coal ash spill in North Carolina’s Dan River, state leaders and legislators have yet to agree on the best method for storage ...

Ultrasounds required to confirm abortion legality

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Noah Lieberman goes to Raleigh

UNC senior Noah Lezin Lieberman could be that 6-foot-tall redhead on your bus. He loves the sweet potato gnocchi his mom makes from scratch. He competes ...

NC magistrates law challenged for constitutionality

Six North Carolina residents are challenging a law that allows magistrates to opt out performing civil marriages if it goes against their religious beliefs. The ...

Year in Review: Margaret Spellings will take the helm after a long year for the UNC-system