Politics
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Hurricane Helene changed Yancey County forever
Hurricane Helene claimed over 100 lives, destroyed thousands of homes, and changed western North Carolina forever. Yancey County residents reflect on the storm that changed everything.
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Why two NC constitutional amendments on the ballot could be devastating
Two proposed amendments to the North Carolina constitution have the potential to radically disrupt revenue for local governments while making handouts to corporations and the wealthy permanent.
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6 texts, 5 calls, 38 mins: Records reveal Michael Whatley’s work as Helene ‘recovery czar’
Senate candidate Michael Whatley has portrayed himself as heavily involved in Helene recovery in western NC. Public records say otherwise.
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NC judge rules Chatham County data center can go forward despite moratorium
A Chatham County data center project will move forward despite the county’s moratorium, following a court decision.
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Opinion: Cumberland County schools should follow Wake’s lead on book bans
In one NC county, school leaders have created a template for resisting book bans.
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Jamie Ager vows to secure Helene funding, lower costs, and fight DC corruption
Jamie Ager said his priorities if elected are securing Hurricane Helene recovery funds, lowering costs, and fighting corruption in Washington.
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Wake County commissioners clear the way for Atrium-WakeMed combo at contentious meeting
Wake County commissioners on Monday moved forward with the Atrium-WakeMed merger, one of the most contentious health care changes the county has faced in decades.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms
The result of the Supreme Court order on mail-in voting is that nothing has changed for states.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte school board is in crisis mode
A state investigation over extortion allegations in Charlotte. Plus, UNC under pressure over racist incidents, and a fly-fishing festival marks Helene’s anniversary.
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Two years after Helene, a county-by-county breakdown of recovery in western NC
Only 14% of more than 2,900 recovery projects western NC submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in the “closeout” stage two years after Helene.
