After more than 100 years, Lumbee Tribe still seeking federal recognition

By Walker Livingston | April 27

“I want people to know that we are a tribal entity, we are a tribal government, we are a government that is self-sustaining,” John Lowery, chairperson ...

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N.C. House and Senate bills could establish contaminant levels for drinking water

By Kaitlyn Church | April 27

Collectively titled the 2023 Safe Drinking Water Act, N.C. Senate Bill 350 and House Bill 610 were filed on March 22 and April 13, respectively. If passed, ...

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Bipartisan group of NC Reps introduce bill to prevent youth access to nicotine

By Annie Gibson | April 27

House Bill 543, which aims to reduce youth dependency on nicotine, was moved to the N.C. House rules committee on April 3. If passed, the bill will become ...

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National Donate Life Month combats transplant-based medical mistrust

By Olivia Gschwind | April 25

Every April, "National Donate Life" Month encourages people to sign up to become organ donors through activities and events that foster community engagement ...

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NC House Democrats introduce Hate Crimes Prevention Act

By Tori Newby | April 25

If passed, House Bill 596, otherwise known as the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would increase punishments for those who commit hate crimes, require additional ...

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'A personal attack': NC House Republicans introduce bill to criminalize drag shows

By Arwen Helms | April 25

Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House filed House Bill 673 on April 18, which would criminalize drag shows in the presence of minors statewide. ...

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ACLU challenges new NC law set to redefine, impose stricter punishments for riots

By Maddie Singleton | April 25

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed a lawsuit challenging multiple provisions of House Bill 40, which would impose stricter penalties ...

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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson enters Republican primary for NC governor

By Ethan E. Horton | April 22

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced today at Ace Speedway in Alamance County that he is running for North Carolina governor. Robinson has been hinting at ...

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Chapel Hill median rent increase by almost three percent reflective of overall housing market

By Phoebe Martel | April 16

The median rent in Chapel Hill increased by 2.9 percent during the month of March, according to a recent report from the online rental marketplace Apartment ...

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N.C. Republicans introduce bill to regulate gender-affirming procedures for minors

By Audrey Kashatus | April 16

Senate Bill 560 will establish new regulations for these procedures, which it defines as any medical or surgical service including but not limited to, ...

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North Carolina Teaching Fellows program sees largest class since relaunch in 2017

By Zoe Werner | April 13

The North Carolina Teaching Fellowship program accepted 132 applicants this year — the largest class of students since the program was reinstated by ...

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NC Senate passes bill to allow survivors of domestic violence testify remotely

By Sophia Fanning | April 13

State Senators and Representatives filed Senate Bill 51 and House Bill 39, also known as "Kayla’s Act." S.B. 51 unanimously passed the state Senate ...

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Editorial: Stop engaging with the far right. Seriously.

By Editorial Board | April 12

"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. ...

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Column: Transparency from our politicians should not be a luxury

By Mary Blake Nobles | April 12

"What Jeff Jackson is doing here matters. For one, it’s increasing political engagement by reaching millions of Americans through the most dowloaded ...

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Column: Sports betting is a dangerous game

By Franklin Payne | April 11

"North Carolina needs to properly address the industry of online sports betting with safeguards and preemptive policies to help our vulnerable youth. ...

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NC House Republicans advance bill to restrict mail-in voting

By Vina Senthil | April 10

N.C. House Bill 304, a bill that would disallow the three-day grace period covering mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, has advanced in the ...

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'Deceit of the highest order': NC Democrats say they feel betrayed after Cotham switches parties

By Emily Gajda | April 5

The North Carolina Democratic Party held a press conference outside its headquarters this afternoon, only a few hours after Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) ...

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NC Rep. Tricia Cotham officially switches parties, gives no specifics on abortion

By Ethan E. Horton | April 5

N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) held a press conference this morning at the N.C. GOP Headquarters in Raleigh with state Republican leaders to ...

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Column: Protect Indigenous children

By Savannah Clay | April 4

"Imagine how tired Indigenous communities must feel. Petition after petition, protest after protest, speech after speech, only to still not be heard. ...

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NC House passes bill to require sheriff's departments to work with ICE

By Caroline Horne | April 4

On March 28, the N.C. House passed House Bill 10, which would require all sheriffs in the state to comply with U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement. ...

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