Ruben Wright was a high-ranking Black Marine before his murder conviction. His lawyers say a main theory presented at trial has since collapsed.
June 2025
Posted inElections
N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis Announces His Retirement
“It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” said Tillis, who had provoked GOP ire for opposing Trump’s budget bill.
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Keep NC’s Hemp Industry Thriving—Oppose HB 328
This article is sponsored content advocating for the interests of North Carolina’s hemp farmers, small businesses, and veterans.
Posted inThe Assembly News
Navigating an Uncertain Year at The Assembly
We know Assembly readers are a curious bunch, so we want to tell you what our economic reality looks like right now.
Posted inHigher Education
An Inspirational Duke Professor’s Last Lesson
Tony Brown challenged his students with hard questions on life. Now 82 and facing Stage 4 cancer, he’s still pushing them.
Posted inHigher Education
UNC System President Unveils Plans for New Accreditor
President Peter Hans told The Assembly in an exclusive interview he aims to create a ‘streamlined, non-ideological’ accreditor with five other southern states.
Posted inHistory
Battle on the Bridge at the USS NC
A lawsuit alleges tensions over leadership and work culture are plaguing the beloved USS North Carolina.
Posted inHigher Education
The Demise of DEI
A collaborative reporting project examining how diversity efforts have evolved at North Carolina’s public and private colleges.
Posted inHigher Education
In North Carolina, It’s Do or DEI
Federal and state officials have declared war on DEI at North Carolina’s colleges and universities. But what their orders mean is sometimes far from clear.
Posted inAgriculture
Taro Reading
An effort to boost taro as a resilient revenue generator for North Carolina farmers is producing a sweet reward in Asheville.