How the self-taught weatherman behind Ray’s Weather knew Hurricane Helene would be a historic catastrophe.
February 2025
Two Former Students Sue St. Andrews University Over Sex Offender on Campus
The two women say the school knowingly admitted a wrestler who was a convicted sex offender, leading to their 2022 assaults.
How an Aggressive Church is Making Waves at N.C. State
Former members of Restored Church Raleigh say they felt pressured to be baptized and to isolate from friends and family.
Reflecting on The Assembly’s 4th Birthday
As we end our fourth year, we’re working to become your essential news subscription. Here’s how.
Rev. Nelson Johnson: A Legacy Beyond Tragedy
Once called “the most dangerous man in Greensboro,” Nelson Johnson survived the Greensboro Massacre and inspired generations.
Appalachian Food Traditions Worth Preserving
For some people weathering Hurricane Helene, food was hard to come by. Those with experience canning looked to their own larders.
Rumors, Fear Spread as N.C. Immigrants Brace for ICE Deportations
Calls to a Durham-based hotline spiked, and schools and churches scrambled to communicate with families as President Trump’s deportation push began.
How North Carolina Got a Trump-Backed Voting Chief
Republicans have wanted to regain control of the state election apparatus for years. With state Auditor Dave Boliek, they’ve found their man.
Defense Secretary Orders Fort Liberty to be Fort Bragg Again
America’s largest army base will be named in honor of a World War II hero instead of a treasonous Confederate general.
Racial Justice’s Second Act
The ruling in the first Racial Justice Act evidentiary hearing in more than a decade will have implications for the death penalty in N.C.