The state Supreme Court declined to review claims of jury discrimination even though the prosecutor admitted to considering race.
August 2025
Posted inPlace
Looking Up in Chimney Rock
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene devastated the mountain town, tourists are trickling back.
Posted inGreensboro
Irving Allen Wants Another Shot at City Council
There are a lot of contenders for the council’s at-large seats. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.
Posted inEnvironment
New Flood Maps Could Prevent Disasters. Why Are They So Outdated?
Many of the maps that dictate the riskiest flood zones in Western N.C. and elsewhere haven’t been updated in years.
Posted inFood
A Private Eye, 34 Texans, and an $8,887 Bloody Mary Walk Into an N.C. Bar
A group of out-of-towners traveled to a local seafood restaurant with ambitions of breaking multiple Guinness World Records.
Posted inGreensboro
When Barbecue is More Than Barbecue
At Gyukaku, a communal Japanese barbecue experience beyond pulled pork.
Posted inFood
Vets Put Their Stamp on Startup Whiskeys
While military liquor stores have been slow to warm to the trend, veteran-owned distilleries offer something unique for the armed forces.
Posted inHigher Education
The Summer UNC-Chapel Hill Turned Pretty
The hit Prime Video series ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ filmed its recently released final season in Chapel Hill, giving the campus new clout online.
Posted inGreensboro
A ‘Big Gay Spelling Bee’ with Brenda The Drag Queen
Known as the “Green Queen of Greensboro,” Brenda the Drag Queen says a spelling bee offers something unique and fun.
Posted inGreensboro
How Eric Robert Decided Against Another Run for Mayor
After publicly announcing a run for mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it.