The campus-level committees will scrutinize whether schools have complied with policies targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
July 2025
Posted inBusiness
Downtown Lumberton, Gritty and Historic, Looks for New Life
For the first time in a long time, business owners and town officials say, Lumberton is on the precipice of becoming a true destination.
Posted inFood
‘R’ You Ready to Eat Oysters All Year Long?
Researchers and restauranteurs are trying to shuck the idea that you’re only supposed to eat oysters September through April.
Posted inPolitics
When Thom Tillis Went Rogue
The senator tried to persuade Trump and state GOP leaders that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would devastate health care in N.C. Then all hell broke loose.
Posted inHigher Education
Federal ‘Disruption’ Aside, NC Leaders Are Bullish on Higher Ed
At The Assembly’s inaugural Newsmakers event, UNC System President Peter Hans and other leaders reflected on funding cuts, partisanship, AI, and the importance of liberal arts.
Posted inEnvironment
Before Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a program that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.
Posted inElections
Former GOP County Election Officials Say They Were Forced Out
Some former local board members say they lost their seats because they weren’t devoted enough to the Republican Party.
Posted inHigher Education
Guilford College Raised $6 Million. It May Not Be Enough.
The school exceeded its fundraising goal, but declining enrollment means it still hasn’t met its revenue targets.
Posted inElections
The Inside Man
Sam Hayes left a job shaping legislation in the state House to lead the State Board of Elections. He says he won’t politicize his new job.
Posted inCriminal Justice
A Ticking Clock for Wrongful Conviction Claims
A new law sets a seven-year time limit to file a motion for appropriate relief. Opponents worry it could allow wrongful convictions to stand.