Professional runners often train at altitude or in cities with long histories in the sport. Puma Elite is making the case for N.C.
November 2024
Readers Weigh In On Our Durham Rescue Mission Reporting
The sprawling nonprofit has a big footprint in the region, but many have raised concerns.
How Republicans Gained Ground in Rural North CarolinaÂ
Rural counties like the Border Belt shifted further to the right, despite Democrats’ efforts to re-engage working-class voters.Â
UNC’s Project Kitty Hawk Cleans Up After a CEO’s Departure
An audit found the UNC System failed to monitor its $97 million online ed program, which has returned $102,000 in unallowable expenses.Â
Thom Tillis Has a Donald Trump Predicament
The state GOP already censured Tillis for not being MAGA enough. Now he’s up for re-election as Trump taps controversial nominees.Â
Farewell to the Longtime Home of Wilmington’s Black Press
Earlier this month, a wrecking crew crushed the historic and dilapidated home of The Wilmington Journal–one of the state’s oldest Black papers.
What Does Duke University Owe Durham?
A local coalition is demanding Duke pay the city $50 million a year in lieu of taxes, the latest in long-simmering town-gown tensions.
Former Hunt Institute Employees Describe a ‘Culture of Fear’Â
Ex-staffers say its leader has created a toxic environment that imperils the institute’s future—and former Gov. Jim Hunt’s legacy.
Company Misspent $6.2 Million in State Funds to Lure Olympic Groups, Audit Finds
A review finds the U.S. Performance Center misspent nearly a quarter of the funds it was given by the legislature.
What Is Going on With the State Supreme Court Race?
The race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Republican Jefferson Griffin drags into its third week, with the incumbent now up several dozen votes.