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February 2024

Posted inEnvironment

Lift All Boats

by Ben McNeely February 12, 2024January 17, 2025

Guests had to wade through ankle-deep water for the groundbreaking of a project to preserve the USS North Carolina.

Posted inCriminal Justice

The Wages of Sin

by Kyle Perrotti February 12, 2024January 23, 2025

They were barely adults when they committed a senseless crime in 2008. Should Gov. Roy Cooper give their clemency bid another look?

Posted inHigher Education

Next Dealer Up

by Charlotte Kramon and Michael Hewlett February 9, 2024June 6, 2024

As a federal judge anguishes about drug deaths on the state’s college campuses, UNC-Chapel Hill struggles with what comes next.  

Posted inCourts

Prosecutorial Discretion

by Lena Geller and Michael Hewlett February 7, 2024April 27, 2025

Satana Deberry became Durham’s DA on progressive promises. Her bid for attorney general tests how far that can take her. 

Posted inElections

The Democrats’ Shrinking Tent

by Ren Larson February 5, 2024August 16, 2024

Four state House Democrats who voted with Republicans on key bills face primary challenges.

Posted inPlace

A Safe Haven In The Queen City

by John Thomason February 2, 2024June 6, 2024

Sisters Tonda and Terry Taylor each found their way to LGBTQ+ advocacy, leaving a legacy that extends across the state.

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