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Allegations of misused tax dollars launched against US Representative

By CJ Farris | October 12

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Cherie Berry on the rise in NC elevators

By Zaynab Nasif | October 11

Sometimes it seems impossible to escape campaigning in the state — even in the elevators.

Opinion: Gov. Pat McCrory ought to veto anti-immigrant law

October 8

The bill is titled “Protect North Carolina’s Workers,” when it should actually read as “Protect North Carolina from Undocumented Immigrants and ...

Sen. Richard Burr awaits Democrat contenders

By Charles Talcott | October 8

With the Democratic U.S. Senate primary less than six months away, no clear contender has emerged to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Richard Burr. ...

Q&A with archaeology professor Jennifer Gates-Foster

By Yoon Ju Chung | October 7

Since ISIS seized control of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Syria, in May, the nation's cultural heritage has continued to be targeted ...

David Price with his grandson Charles in London in August 2008. His son Michael is a professor in London. Photo courtesy of Michael Price.

NC Rep David Price leads by faith and scholarship

By Shweta Mishra | October 5

Michael Price’s dad would return from summer runs along the speckled North Carolina shores with specimens in hand, often horseshoe crabs. He said his ...

Q&A with professor Diya Abdo about Syrian refugee crisis

By Kent McDonald | October 4

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Second round of sterilization victim settlements due in November

By Olivia Slagle | October 4

Victims of North Carolina’s forced sterilization program received $20,000 from the state last year as compensation, and they will receive $15,000 more ...

Presidential hopeful Ben Carson comes to the Carolinas

By Anica Midthun | October 4

Ben Carson can add his name to the growing list of Republican presidential primary candidates to visit North Carolina when he toured Victory Junction ...

Sophomore Christopher Guevara, member of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, shared his personal story in the put in order to rally support for the protest for the HB 318, an anti-immigrant bill that would affect all undocumented residents and open doors for racial profiling.

House Bill enforces immigration laws in North Carolina

By Danielle Chemtob | October 2

After 13 years in the United States, the childhood nightmares of deportation for one undocumented UNC student have only evolved.

Solar energy sees storm clouds approaching

By Lobke Van Meijel | October 1

By Lobke van Meijel Staff Writer North Carolina became the fourth state to reach 1 gigawatt of installed solar energy power last week, thereby leading ...

No "sanctuary" for undocumented immigrants in North Carolina

By John Foulkes | October 1

A bill presented to the governor’s office Wednesday might allow police in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham to have more discretion when enforcing immigration ...

Chapel Hill mayor challenger raises more so far than incumbent

By Jane Little | September 30

Compared to his first mayoral campaign, incumbent Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt has received substantially less public funding this time running. Despite fewer ...

Voter ID case put on hold until after March elections

By Lauren Hong | September 30

N.C. Superior Judge Michael Morgan placed a hold on the case against the North Carolina voter ID law last week until after the March primary elections. ...

Police leaders discuss ways to improve relations with communities

By Eric Schwartz | September 29

In the midst of a national conversation surrounding tensions with police, Durham City Manager Thomas Bonfield led a national press call Tuesday that aimed ...

‘Almighty God’ clause still on books in NC

By Corey Risinger | September 29

With a pocket North Carolina Constitution in hand, a frustrated resident in the 1980s demanded the removal of a progressive Durham mayor for not being ...

Uncertain ruling for judiciary party labels

By Samantha Paisley | September 28

Some say voters might become better equipped to cast their ballots in judicial elections, as N.C. House Bill 8 outlines the addition of partisan labels ...

Cuts to Medicaid spending likely to hurt NC in the long run

By Shaun Terry | September 28

As mental health funding continues to shrink, some worry North Carolina might see broad and negative consequences.

8th Circuit Court contradicts contraception

By Audrey Wells | September 27

The Affordable Care Act's birth control mandate might be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court following contradictory rulings in several circuit courts ...

2015-17 budget creates opportunities for NC arts industries

By Sindhu Chidambaram | September 25

The North Carolina Arts Council saw a 6.5 percent increase in state funding this year — the first increase in eight years.