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Abortion Bans Are Top of Mind for Young Women in North Carolina as They Consider Harris or Trump

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 25, 2024 | Election, Health, State

In North Carolina, where Trump won 60% of the vote of white women in 2020, the state’s new 12-week abortion ban may strain their allegiance.

‘The System is Broken’: Organizer Previews Film Advocating for New Tax Policies Before Chapel Hill Screening

Posted by Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Election, News Around Town, State

Jacob Brooks, who works for the Patriotic Millionaires, joined 97.9 The Hill to talk about screening “The Deciders” in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Government Calculates Hurricane Helene Damages, Needs at Least $53B

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 24, 2024 | State, State Government, Weather

Hurricane Helene caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday.

Trump Makes More Debunked Claims About FEMA as He Surveys Storm Damage in North Carolina

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 22, 2024 | Election, National, State

Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation.

Electoral Battleground North Carolina Starts Early In-Person Voting While Recovering From Helene

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 18, 2024 | Election, State

Turnout for early in-person voting started strong Thursday in the presidential battleground of North Carolina, including the western region.

2024 Candidate Introductions: North Carolina Governor

Posted by Staff | Oct 18, 2024 | Candidate Intros, Election, State

One of the more fascinating – and at times controversial – 2024 races is North Carolina’s gubernatorial election. Here are the candidates.

Voters in North Carolina and Georgia Have Bigger Problems Than Politics. Helene Changed Everything

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 7, 2024 | Election, State, Weather

In the election’s final weeks, people in North Carolina and Georgia are dealing with more immediate concerns: widespread storm damage.

‘Devastation and Anguish’: Local Sheriffs Recount Trip to Western NC to Help With Helene Response, Rescues

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 2, 2024 | Safety, State, Weather

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson and Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood recounted coordinating Helene recovery efforts this weekend.

Orange, Chatham Local Governments Offer Services and Relief to NC Amid Helene Response

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 30, 2024 | Local Government, State, Weather

As western North Carolina continues to reconcile with the extent of storm damage from Hurricane Helene, the Orange and Chatham County governments are offering a hand.

Supplies Rushed to Communities Isolated by Helene as Death Toll Rises to Nearly 100

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 30, 2024 | Safety, State, Weather

A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas on Monday.

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