Governor’s Pandemic Rules for Bars Violated North Carolina Constitution, Appeals Court Says Posted by Associated Press | Apr 17, 2024 | Health, State Government North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s orders to bars to stay closed during the COVID-19 pandemic were “illogical,” an appeals court ruled Tuesday. Read More
UNC Basketball’s Lynch, Crawford Among Triangle Athletes Denouncing Robinson’s Run for NC Governor Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2024 | Local Election Coverage, Sports, State A group of former Black basketball players from UNC, Duke and N.C. State are sharing concerns over gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Read More
Case Heard by NC Supreme Court May Affect How Partisan Officials File Voter Fraud Claims Posted by Associated Press | Apr 15, 2024 | Election, State Government The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday for a civil suit around four voters from Guilford and Brunswick County. Read More
North Carolina Welcomes a Historic Visitor in Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Posted by Associated Press | Apr 13, 2024 | International, State Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cemented economic links and... Read More
Japan Prime Minister’s Spouse Visits Chapel Hill High School Class During NC Tour Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 12, 2024 | Instagram, International, Pre-K - 12 Education The spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visited Chapel Hill High School on Friday and spoke to students learning the Japanese language. Read More
Nearly $200 Million Bet in North Carolina’s First Week of Legalized Sports Wagering Posted by Associated Press | Mar 29, 2024 | Business, Sports, State Legalized statewide sports wagering in North Carolina from smartphones and desktops that began two weeks ago is off to a “strong start,” a state lottery official said on Wednesday, likely buoyed by betting on college basketball at its season’s apex. Read More
Biden and Harris Argue That Democrats Will Preserve Health Care and Republicans Would Take It Away Posted by Associated Press | Mar 27, 2024 | World North Carolina was President Joe Biden’s final stop on a tour of battleground states, and he touted his healthcare record at Tuesday’s event. Read More
House Minority Leader Shares Thoughts on NC Primaries and General Election Strategies Posted by Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government North Carolina House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives joined 97.9 The Hill to reflect on primary Election Day results and trends. Read More
Hillsborough Man Wins $100,000 Playing New NC Lottery Game Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 13, 2024 | News, State Hillsborough resident Nichalis Rider bagged a $100,000 prize by playing one of the North Carolina Education Lottery’s digital instant games. Read More
Striving for Zero: The Struggle to End Pedestrian Deaths in The Triangle Posted by UNC Media Hub | Mar 13, 2024 | Town Square The rate of pedestrian deaths is increasing nationwide, and NCDOT data shows that both Chapel Hill and North Carolina fit that trend. Read More