How one North Carolina sheriff helped shape the anti-immigration agenda that will define Donald Trump’s second term.
January 2025
Posted inPolitics
A “Bittersweet” Transition For New Mayor Pro Tempore
Contemplating a run for mayor, Greensboro City Council Member Marikay Abuzuaiter talks about her new role.
Posted inElections
Jefferson Griffin’s Gambit For a State Supreme Court Seat
Last year, a state board and rules commission said overseas voters didn’t need to provide photo ID. Now Griffin wants ballots from heavily Democratic counties tossed.
Posted inLaw Enforcement
The Company Behind ShotSpotter Says It Curbs Gun Violence. Some Cities Fear It’s An Empty Promise.
Several North Carolina cities have ended ties with the company that uses technology to track gun violence.
Posted inPolitics
How Destin Hall Rose From Humble Beginnings to House Speaker
Hall, the youngest House speaker in 200 years, will have greater influence over the Republican agenda.
Posted inPolitics
Vernon Johnson Seeking Late Mother’s Greensboro Council Seat
The son of the late Yvonne Johnson is planning to run for her at-large seat on the Greensboro City Council.
Posted inFood
Scholars, Farmers Try to Perfect a New Use for a Southern Staple Food
Okra seeds yield a liquid comparable to extra-virgin olive oil, but the crop isn’t ready for commercial production.
Posted inEnvironment
Tourism-Dependent Hot Springs Tries to Rebuild by Spring
Damage from Hurricane Helene has put the upcoming hiking season in question for the first town on the Appalachian Trail.
Posted inHigher Education
Where Did the General Assembly Go to College?
Here’s what the data tells us about the educational experiences of the lawmakers tackling higher ed issues.
Posted inHealth
How the N.C. Legislature Bankrolls Anti-Abortion Centers
Over the past three years, the state legislature has given $30 million to crisis pregnancy centers, with little oversight or outcomes.