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July 2025

Posted inElections

Michael Whatley Announces Senate Bid as Republicans Line Up Behind Him

by Reese Gorman and Alex Roarty July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Senators are being asked to endorse and give to the Republican National Committee chair immediately.

Posted inPolitics

Michael Whatley Wants to be N.C.’s Next Senator. Here’s What to Know.

by Lucas Lin July 31, 2025August 4, 2025

The RNC chair is running for Thom Tillis’s U.S. Senate seat with Trump’s backing.

Posted inCourts

Rep. John Bell’s Hemp Company Files Blistering Legal Response

by Jeffrey Billman July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

In response to a federal lawsuit, Asterra Labs accused its former business partner of racketeering and other crimes. 

Posted inHigher Education

What Remains of St. Andrews

by Erin Gretzinger and Ben Rappaport July 31, 2025August 11, 2025

Following the sudden closure of St. Andrews University, Laurinburg grapples with a now-empty campus at the heart of the community.

Posted inHigher Education

UNC-Chapel Hill Unveils Plan to Cut $70 Million in Response to Funding Pressure 

by Erin Gretzinger and Matt Hartman July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

The university said the savings—equivalent to 2 percent of its operating budget—will include cuts to nonresident financial aid, staff positions, and other areas.

Posted inPolitics

The Berger King

by Jeffrey Billman July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Phil Berger has been the state’s most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.

Posted inGreensboro

Changing Course

by Gale Melcher July 30, 2025July 29, 2025

City officials and local groups aim to make Greensboro more bike friendly, and safer.

Posted inPolitics

Dueling Separation Allegations Shed Light on Michele Morrow’s Political Plans

by Carli Brosseau July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

The former candidate to lead the state’s public schools has started a political organization and angled for a Trump admin job.

Posted inPolitics & Government

A New Face in Greensboro’s District 4 City Council Race

by Joe Killian July 28, 2025August 18, 2025

Libertarian Steve Ignac filed to run for Greensboro City Council at the deadline, turning a two-way race into a three-way primary in October.

Posted inPolitics

Roy Cooper Jumps Into Hotly Contested Race To Replace Thom Tillis

by Alex Roarty July 28, 2025August 3, 2025

The former governor ended months of speculation about his future on Monday.

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