Duke officials said hundreds of employees will be impacted by a voluntary separation program, after which the university will consider involuntary layoffs
April 2025
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UNC’s National Security Center Hit By DOGE Funding Cuts
The Department of Homeland Security-affiliated centers include one housed at the UNC-Chapel Hill that modeled flooding and hurricane risks.
Posted inLaw Enforcement
A Fight Over a ‘Cop City’ in Matthews
A new lawsuit alleges that Central Piedmont Community College violated open meeting laws and shielded the public from information about a law enforcement training facility.
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Elon Poll: Americans Concerned About Constitutional Crisis
Three months into Trump’s second administration, Americans across the political spectrum say they’re concerned about a constitutional crisis.
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He Helped Send Her to Prison. Now They’re Friends
Rashmi Airan was a rising star at UNC before going to prison for fraud. Now she and the prosecutor who investigated her case share their story.
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Better Call Roy?
Democrats’ Senate hopes of retaking the majority in 2026 hinge on a handful of undecided candidates, including former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper.
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N.C. Lawmakers Consider Bringing Back the Firing Squad
While North Carolina hasn’t executed anyone since 2006, the bill would legalize more methods for carrying out the death penalty.
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Balanced Nutrition Must Repay State $101,000
The nonprofit owned by Mark Robinson’s wife was dinged for violating regulations, claiming unallowable costs, and failing to keep records.
Posted inHigher Education
St. Andrews University to Close on May 5
Following decades of struggles for the small private school in Laurinburg, officials said it will cease operations in less than two weeks.