N.C. Newsletters News and In-Depth Reporting https://www.theassemblync.com/all-newsletters/ North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:25:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png N.C. Newsletters News and In-Depth Reporting https://www.theassemblync.com/all-newsletters/ 32 32 210991526 The Caucus: Redistricting Wars https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-caucus-redistricting-wars/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53377 The NC Supreme Court gets political, Dems battle over who will challenge Chuck Edwards, the deal with outdated flood maps, and more.]]>

The NC Supreme Court gets political, Dems battle over who will challenge Chuck Edwards, the deal with outdated flood maps, and more.

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The Thread: Irving Allen Wants Another Shot at City Council https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-irving-allen-wants-another-shot-at-city-council/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53299 There are a lot of contenders for Greensbor City Council's at-large seats—some incumbents, some well-known and well-funded names running for the first time. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.]]>

There are a lot of contenders for Greensbor City Council's at-large seats—some incumbents, some well-known and well-funded names running for the first time. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.

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Just Look Up https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/chimney-rock-lake-lure-helene-recovery/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53370 Eleven months after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, tourists are trickling back to the disaster-scarred mountain oasis.]]>

Eleven months after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, tourists are trickling back to the disaster-scarred mountain oasis.

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We’ll Toast to That https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/assembly-awards-whiskey-bloody-mary/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:55:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53275 Some big awards to announce, plus some news on booze. ]]>

Some big awards to announce, plus some news on booze.

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The Thread: When Barbecue is More Than Barbecue https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-when-barbecue-is-more-than-barbecue/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53253 In the South, the word “barbecue” conjures up images of smoked pork or beef that falls off the bone, savory racks of ribs and sauce with a vinegary or tomato-y tang. But in many east Asian cultures, BBQ means something wholly different.]]>

In the South, the word “barbecue” conjures up images of smoked pork or beef that falls off the bone, savory racks of ribs and sauce with a vinegary or tomato-y tang. But in many east Asian cultures, BBQ means something wholly different.

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The Caucus: Hurricane Season https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-caucus-hurricane-season/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53203 No updates on the budget; Stein tries to land FEMA funding for Helene relief; and more.]]>

No updates on the budget; Stein tries to land FEMA funding for Helene relief; and more.

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The Quad: The Summer UNC Turned Pretty https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-quad-the-summer-unc-turned-pretty/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53218 How UNC-Chapel Hill benefited from letting a hit show film on campus. Plus updates from Saint Augustine's and Guilford.]]>

How UNC-Chapel Hill benefited from letting a hit show film on campus. Plus updates from Saint Augustine's and Guilford.

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The Thread: Why Eric Robert Isn’t Running for Mayor https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-why-eric-robert-isnt-running-for-mayor/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53163 After publicly announcing a run for Greensboro mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it.]]>

After publicly announcing a run for Greensboro mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it.

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Democrats’ Dilemma https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/huntersville-transgender-nondescrimination/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=53177 A proposed nondiscrimination ordinance to protect transgender people has divided Democrats on the Huntersville town board.]]>

A proposed nondiscrimination ordinance to protect transgender people has divided Democrats on the Huntersville town board.

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The Caucus: Correcting the Record https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-caucus-correcting-the-record/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52930 How to fix your voter registration, big changes to the N.C. State Health Plan, James Richardson heads back to court, and more.]]>

How to fix your voter registration, big changes to the N.C. State Health Plan, James Richardson heads back to court, and more.

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