Thousands in NC prisons endure summer heat without air conditioning
Despite North Carolina's brutally hot summers, about 21% of NC prisons are without air-conditioning.
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2025
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Jul
2025
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NC is one of the most gerrymandered states in America. This trial hopes to change that.
A federal trial wrapping up in Winston-Salem centers on the claim that NC Republicans suppressed Black voters when they gerrymandered the state.
Jul
2025
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While Chantal wreaks havoc in North Carolina, state lawmakers look to dismantle climate change goals
The tropical system dumped massive rain across central North Carolina on Sunday, days after the state’s Democratic governor vetoed a bill canceling an interim carbon reduction goal of 70 percent by 2030. GOP lawmakers will likely attempt an override.
Jul
2025
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Trump freezes $168.7 million meant for North Carolina public schools. Here are the programs that will feel it.
The Trump administration is freezing federal funding meant to support English language learners, before- and after-school programs, and other public school initiatives in North Carolina.
Jul
2025
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3 things happening in North Carolina: The Scottish Highland Games return
Our weekly round-up of things happening in North Carolina, including this week’s historic flooding, a celebration of Scottish heritage in the Highland Games, and protest folk music.
Jul
2025
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Flooding from Chantal’s remnants kills one person, forces dozens of water rescues in North Carolina
In central North Carolina Sunday, flooding from the remnants of Chantal forced more than 50 water rescues, and left dozens of people to flee their homes. One person was killed in Chatham County.
Jul
2025
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Opinion: Trump isn’t just betraying the Constitution, he’s betraying the Declaration of Independence.
Why Trump's betrayal of American values goes deeper than just the Constitution, straight to the Declaration of Independence.
Jul
2025
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Good News Friday: Check out this sensory friendly Fourth of July experience in North Carolina
Looking for an alternative to all the noise and explosions on the Fourth of July? This week’s Good News Friday leads with a sensory friendly experience for kids and their families in North Carolina.
Jul
2025
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Congress passes Trump’s ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill’ and sends it to him to sign
Republicans in Congress gave final approval Thursday to President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," a piece of legislation that cuts taxes for the wealthy and makes deep cuts to health care.
Jul
2025
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Video: Senate Republicans vote to kick millions off Medicaid. Now what for North Carolina?
Senate Republicans passed President Trump’s budget bill, which if it becomes law, will kick 11 million people off Medicaid over the next decade, including an estimated 663,000 in North Carolina.
Video: Charlotte teacher shares impact of Border Patrol arrests
| November 21, 2025
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A Charlotte teacher shared a video about the impact of this weekend’s border patrol arrests on the East Side community. Classrooms were empty because many kids are scared, and families are shaken.
Good News Friday: Endangered red wolves find new home in Durham
| November 21, 2025
A pair of breeding red wolves have been swapped for a wolf family living at the Museum of Life and Science. Plus, Helene relief sees infusion of state spending and new fund creates lifeline for classical music industry.
Charlotte immigration crackdown goes on, Homeland Security says, despite sheriff saying it ended
| November 21, 2025
The federal immigration crackdown goes on in Charlotte, Trump administration says, despite signs that it's winding down or done.
Arrest details in NC rebut Border Patrol’s ‘worst of the worst’ claims
| November 19, 2025
The News and Observer reported on Tuesday that one of the young women arrested had no criminal record and fled violence in Honduras when she was a kid.
As Border Patrol arrives in Raleigh, advocates offer warnings and guidance
| November 18, 2025
Here’s a look at what we know about Border Patrol’s push into Raleigh, the effects of the raids so far, and some guidance on what you can and can’t do legally if you are confronted by federal agents or witness a raid in your community.