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A new report says the former governor, as expected, will enter the race. Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Our lead story today is about children.  Cardinal & Pine’s Michael McElroy spoke with a group of North Carolina moms who took their kids to DC to advocate against the big budget bill…

Plus: Roy Cooper zeroes in on AI Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have the best gluten-free and vegan bakeries in NC, plus a check-in from the final days of NC’s crucial Senate race, but first: Asheville chef Katie Button is known for her award-winning Spanish restaurant, Cúrate Bar de Tapas. But…

Plus: What Roy Cooper, Anita Earls told us Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Gun violence is not the sort of thing anyone talks about dispassionately.  People who feel something about gun laws usually feel that way strongly.  North Carolina’s state legislature is spurring a lot of that right now. Republican lawmakers are hoping…

Plus: Getting banned from a US rep’s McDonald’s Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Here’s the thing:  Visiting the Great Smoky Mountains is safe. There’s a reason this NC-Tennessee destination is the most visited national park in America.  But a recent uptick in bear encounters—including a couple of pilfered backpacks—has park officials acting. Here’s…

Plus: A crucial fact-check. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have an essential fact-check on a widely-spread political ad in North Carolina, and a guide to helping out during NC’s drought, but first:  Every week in 3 things happening in NC, we pick out three of the most important storylines of the…