Politics
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North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session
As the General Assembly prepares to return for a session this spring, North Carolina faith leaders and advocacy groups urged legislators to prioritize public education, affordable health care, and fair voting maps.
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Five years after January 6th, dozens of pardoned insurrectionists have been arrested again
The charges for former January 6th insurrectionists range from possession of child pornography to sexual assault, child molestation and aggravated kidnapping.
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North Carolina leaders react to Trump’s bombing of Venezuela
North Carolina Republicans say they’re supporting President Trump’s bombing of Venezuela, but many are questioning the legality of the attacks, as well as the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
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US capture of Maduro divides Latin America, thrilling Trump’s allies and threatening his foes
Saturday’s bombings in Venezuela and the capture of Maduro — as well as Trump’s vow that Washington would “run” Venezuela and seize control of its oil sector — galvanized opposite sides of the polarized continent.
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FBI arrests NC teen accused of planning New Year’s Eve terrorist attack
Federal authorities arrested an 18-year-old Mint Hill resident on New Year’s Eve, alleging he planned a terrorist attack in support of ISIS.
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When federal research cuts rocked RTP, one woman built a bridge for jobseekers
After losing her job of 25 years at a major NC research institution, Tamara Terry found clarity and a new purpose helping others navigate an unforgiving job market.
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‘I feel robbed’: Veteran NC teachers buckle under medical bills
As the NC State Health Plan faces a $507 million deficit, veteran NC teachers say shrinking benefits and rising out-of-pocket costs are driving them out of the classroom.
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NC resident faces 1,100% increase in health insurance costs
For four years, Nancy Weaver has accessed essential healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. Now she faces an uncertain future as Republicans in Congress are set to allow key subsidies to expire, raising her monthly premium by $1,600 a month.
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North Carolina’s ‘education governor,’ Jim Hunt, dies at 88
Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88, his daughter Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced. Hunt, whose career provided a prototype for the modern “education governor,” served an unprecedented…
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Economic warning signs pile up as Trump plans Rocky Mount speech on Friday
Trump’s recent “affordability is a hoax” campaign may not play as well in an area where food prices are soaring and healthcare benefits are set to expire.
