State News
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VIDEO: Who is Chad Brown, the Republican running for NC secretary of state?
Who is Chad Brown, the Republican running to be North Carolina’s secretary of state? We took a look, and explained why, if you care about democracy, this is a race you CAN’T miss.
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Good News Friday: Looking to start fall early? The NC Apple Festival is back!
Our weekly roundup of positive stories from North Carolina embraces autumn at the NC Apple Festival. Plus: Raleigh gets a new downtown park and three NC BBQ joints made a list of the best in the South.
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A state task force on child fatalities wants Medicaid to cover doulas in NC
Doulas are non-medical aides who provide information and support to parents before, during, and shortly after the birth of their babies. Supporters say the state should make doulas in NC more affordable.
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Duke confronts its problematic history with new Cherokee Language Course
Duke University introduces its first-ever Cherokee language course, confronting its problematic history and promoting cultural diversity in higher education.
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NC State Board of Elections approves university digital ID to vote
In a move towards modernization, the NC State Board of Elections green lights the use of UNC digital IDs on smartphones for voting in the upcoming elections.
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VIDEO: Mo Green says a strong public education system shouldn’t be a partisan issue
We talked to the Democratic candidate for state superintendent of public education, Mo Green, about partisanship, and why supporting a strong K-12 system shouldn’t be a Democrat or Republican issue.
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Good News Friday: The NC Zoo was voted the best in the country
The NC Zoo also welcomed a baby antelope. Plus, an NC-developed cancer treatment and community support for a Raleigh Olympian
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Be ‘that person’: 3 ways to get out the vote with your friends and family
You can be a one-person get out the vote crew, simply by checking in with your network of friends and family leading up to Election Day. There are many ways to help get out the vote during an election season, from volunteering with a campaign to getting involved with groups like NextGen America, which help…
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Anderson Clayton is on a mission to turn rural NC blue
With abortion, public education, and decency on the ballot, the NC Democratic Party chair believes rural voters can be convinced to break up with Republicans.
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VIDEO: The threat to democracy in NC’s secretary of state race
The NC Secretary of State’s office is, for now, a low-visibility, bookkeeping job. But Cardinal & Pine Senior Editor Billy Ball says we should all be concerned if Republicans win it and start changing the job description.
