Engrossed in Education Funding Dispute, North Carolina Revisits Milestone 2022 Ruling Posted by Associated Press | Feb 25, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government North Carolina’s Supreme Court returned Thursday to its landmark 2022 ruling in the Leandro Case. Republican lawmakers want it pulled back. Read More
‘More Self-Governance’: Panel Discusses Free Speech, Political Influence at UNC Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Feb 23, 2024 | State Government, UNC A panel of UNC guests talked about the state of democracy on campus and the chilling effect that has followed the increased pressure from state lawmakers. Read More
While Highlighting Pittsboro’s Leadership, State and Local Leaders Call for Better Water Quality Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 22, 2024 | Health, Local Government, State Government North Carolina elected officials recently held a press conference with Pittsboro leaders to tout the need for more water quality regulation. Read More
Steady Ascent or Sudden Splash? North Carolina Governor’s Race Features Men Who Took Different Paths Posted by Associated Press | Feb 18, 2024 | Election, State Government While taking dramatically different paths, Josh Stein and Mark Robinson have emerged as front-runners to be North Carolina’s next governor. Read More
NCDOT: All-Way Stop Coming to Western Orange County Intersection Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 17, 2024 | Safety, State Government, Traffic An intersection in the rural parts of Chapel Hill and Orange County is set to receive an all-way stop in the coming days, according to NCDOT. Read More
Campaign for Southern Equality Files Federal Complaint Over NC’s LGBTQ Instruction Law Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2024 | Instagram, Nonprofit, Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government A North Carolina-based advocacy group filed a federal complaint on Tuesday, claiming the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law violates Title IX. Read More
North Carolina Redistricting Lawsuit Tries ‘Fair’ Election Claim To Overturn GOP Lines Posted by Associated Press | Feb 1, 2024 | Election, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Another lawsuit challenging North Carolina district lines for... Read More
North Carolina Joins an Effort To Improve Outcomes for Freed Prisoners Posted by Associated Press | Jan 30, 2024 | State Government North Carolina has joined a nascent nationwide effort to improve outcomes for more prisoners who return to society. Read More
UNC Health Announces Leadership Team for Future Triangle-Area Children’s Hospital Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 30, 2024 | Health, Instagram, State, State Government As the UNC Health system continues its early planning for a future, free-standing children’s... Read More
New North Carolina State Senate Districts Remain in Place as Judge Refuses to Block Their Use Posted by Associated Press | Jan 29, 2024 | Election, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON A judge refused Friday to prevent the use of two North Carolina... Read More