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Why Would WakeMed Say No to $3 Billion? WakeMed attracted two suitors, offering wildly different dollar figures. Why it turned down the higher number is still a bit of a mystery.
Why Would WakeMed Say No to $3 Billion?
WakeMed attracted two suitors, offering wildly different dollar figures. Why it turned down the higher number is still a bit of a mystery.
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Balkcom to Replace Edwards as GOP Candidate for 11th District Jennifer Balkcom will now square off against Democrat Jamie Ager in the U.S. House race.
Balkcom to Replace Edwards as GOP Candidate for 11th District
Jennifer Balkcom will replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot. She will square off against Democrat Jamie Ager in the U.S. House race.
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What’s the Difference Between Civility and Civil Discourse? Robert Taber, chair of the UNC System Faculty Taskforce on Civil Discourse, explains why it shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
What’s the Difference Between Civility and Civil Discourse?
Robert Taber, chair of the UNC System Faculty Taskforce on Civil Discourse, explains why it shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
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A Greensboro Professor Sued His College for Ignoring Its Handbook A Bennett College professor claimed the school didn’t follow its human resource policies during a misconduct investigation. The college argued it doesn’t have to.
A Greensboro Professor Sued His College for Ignoring Its Handbook
A professor says Bennett College didn’t follow its own human resource policies during a misconduct investigation. The college argued it doesn’t have to.
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Attorney Seeks Help From Higher Court in Getting Reporter’s Notes Back An attorney for The News & Record is heading to the North Carolina Supreme Court, hoping to overturn a judge’s decisions to seize a reporter’s notes and issue a gag order.
Attorney Seeks Help From Higher Court in Getting Reporter's Notes Back
An attorney for The News & Record is heading to the state Supreme Court, hoping to overturn a judge’s decisions to seize a reporter’s notes.
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UNC-CH Fundraising Chief Andreasen to Depart for Columbia University The vice chancellor for development's tenure included a major fundraising year, as well as staff frustration with a controversial restructuring.
UNC-CH Fundraising Chief Andreasen to Depart for Columbia University
Mike Andreasen’s tenure as UNC-CH's vice chancellor for development included a major fundraising year and a controversial restructuring.
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UNC-Chapel Hill Retains Law Firm to Investigate Football Program The university has hired the same team that produced a confidential report into its civics school earlier this year.
UNC-Chapel Hill Retains Law Firm to Investigate Football Program
The university has hired the same team that produced a confidential report into its civics school earlier this year.
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Who will fill NC-11 empty GOP shoes? from @bryanranderson.bsky.social for @theassemblync.bsky.social www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Abandoned His Reelection Bid. What Happens Now?
Next week, Republicans will choose a replacement for the Western North Carolina lawmaker on the November ballot. Here’s who might advance.
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U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Abandoned His Reelection Bid. What Happens Now? Next week, Republicans will choose a replacement for the Western North Carolina lawmaker on the November ballot. Here’s who might advance.
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Abandoned His Reelection Bid. What Happens Now?
Next week, Republicans will choose a replacement for the Western North Carolina lawmaker on the November ballot. Here’s who might advance.
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Chuck Edwards Ends Campaign After Harassment Allegations Pressure had been building among Republicans to force him out after a House Ethics report cited alleged inappropriate behavior.
Chuck Edwards Ends Campaign After Harassment Allegations
Pressure had been building among Republicans to force him out after a House Ethics report cited alleged inappropriate behavior.
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The Commerce Secretary and the Unprecedented Revolt Against Data Centers Lee Lilley grew up in small-town Williamston and knows the need for rural jobs. But he’s facing growing grassroots disenchantment over data centers.
The Commerce Secretary and the Unprecedented Revolt Against Data Centers
Lee Lilley knows the need for rural jobs. But he’s facing growing grassroots disenchantment over data centers.
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Stein Urges Democrats to Turn Out so Republicans Can’t ‘Steal an Election’ Stein said Republicans are trying to make it harder for North Carolinians to vote and easier for their votes to be rejected.
Stein Urges Democrats to Turn Out so Republicans Can't 'Steal an Election'
Stein said Republicans are trying to make it harder for North Carolinians to vote and easier for their votes to be rejected.
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Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards Over ‘Inappropriate Conduct’ The committee said the North Carolina Republican “engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct.”
Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards Over ‘Inappropriate Conduct’
The committee said the North Carolina Republican had “engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct.”
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State Treasurer Brad Briner Offers Financial Advice In an interview, the keeper of the state’s purse shared some tips for adults navigating various money challenges.
State Treasurer Brad Briner Offers Financial Advice
In an interview, the keeper of the state’s purse shared some tips for adults navigating various money challenges.
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The Stakes for Wake Peter Rodriguez recently took over as Wake Forest University’s 15th president as the school seeks to expand enrollment and maintain its place in college athletics.
The Stakes for Wake
Peter Rodriguez took over as the school’s 15th president as it seeks to expand enrollment and navigates the NIL era.
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The Big Brain on Brad Young Brad Briner was motivated to understand money when his father was out of work and his family struggled. Now, the straight-talking state treasurer is putting his own stamp on the job.
The Big Brain on Brad
Young Brad Briner was motivated to understand money when his father was out of work. He has made some unexpected moves as state treasurer.
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Our Partnership with WUNC’s The Broadside Can't get enough of The Assembly's reporting? You can also hear our stories on WUNC's The Broadside.
Our Partnership with WUNC's The Broadside
Can't get enough of The Assembly's reporting? You can also hear our stories on WUNC's The Broadside.
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Charlotte Man’s Lawsuit Claims He Was Arrested Over Legal Hemp A federal lawsuit filed Monday is the latest legal challenge over whether law-enforcement officers can use the odor of cannabis alone as probable cause for a search.
Charlotte Man's Lawsuit Claims He Was Arrested Over Legal Hemp
A federal lawsuit filed Monday challenges whether law-enforcement officers can use the odor of cannabis alone as probable cause for a search.
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Is North Carolina Ready for an Invasion of Bee-Killing Hornets? After creeping north for three years, the yellow-legged hornet has arrived. Both hobbyists and professional beekeepers are gearing up for a fight.
Is North Carolina Ready for an Invasion of Bee-Killing Hornets?
After creeping north for three years, the yellow-legged hornet has arrived. Beekeepers are gearing up for a fight.
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New Work Rules Could Drop Thousands of Sick N.C. Residents From Medicaid People with serious illnesses will need a doctor to verify twice a year that they’re too sick to work, or they risk losing their health insurance.
New Work Rules Could Drop Thousands of Sick N.C. Residents From Medicaid
People with serious illnesses will need a doctor to verify twice a year that they’re too sick to work, or they risk losing Medicaid coverage.
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The Assembly Network Wins 8 Green Eyeshade Awards The Assembly Network's teams in the Triangle, Greensboro, and statewide won a total of eight awards for stories published last year.
The Assembly Network Wins 8 Green Eyeshade Awards
The Assembly Network's teams in the Triangle, Greensboro, and statewide won a total of eight awards for stories published last year.
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The Trill of the Chase The World Whistlers Convention now draws hundreds of entrants to Japan every year—far from its roots in Louisburg, N.C.
The Trill of the Chase
The World Whistlers Convention now draws hundreds of entrants to Japan every year. But its roots are in Louisburg, N.C.
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Berger-Page Election Fight Cost $13.6 Million About 93% of the money spent in the North Carolina legislative race went to elevating state Senate leader Phil Berger’s failed reelection bid, new filings show.
Berger-Page Election Fight Cost $13.6 Million
About 93% of the money spent in the North Carolina legislative race went to elevating state Senate leader Phil Berger’s failed reelection bid, new filings show.
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Defense Department Picks UNC-Chapel Hill as New Partner After Dumping Ivy League Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the department's former partners had become the grounds for “woke indoctrination.”
Defense Department Picks UNC-Chapel Hill as New Partner After Dumping Ivy League
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the department's former partners had become the grounds for “woke indoctrination.”
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N.C. Community College System Taps Longtime Louisiana Leader for Top Job The new president, who must get confirmation from legislators, will be looked upon to provide stable leadership at a time of momentum and change.
N.C. Community College System Taps Longtime Louisiana Leader for Top Job
Monty Sullivan, who must get confirmation from legislators, will be looked upon to provide stable leadership at a time of momentum and change.
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‘I’m Coming Clean’: Former UNC-CH Chancellor Says He Advised Against Investing in SpaceX Holden Thorp is thankful nobody listened when he doubted SpaceX would pay off for the UNC Investment Fund.
‘I’m Coming Clean’: Former UNC-CH Chancellor Says He Advised Against Investing in SpaceX
Holden Thorp doubted SpaceX would pay off for the UNC Investment Fund. After the company’s initial public offering, he’s thankful no one listened.
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The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
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A nice surprise today: My story on Kara Lawson for @theassemblync.bsky.social won second place in Sports Feature from the North Carolina Press Association. Story here: www.theassemblync.com/news/culture...
Duke’s Kara Lawson Doesn’t Care If You Underestimate Her
Duke’s women’s basketball team has turned its season around, but its coach is under more pressure than ever ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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I was excited to learn yesterday that I won 2nd place for investigative reporting from the NC Press Association for my story about militant accelerationism for @theassemblync.bsky.social This is a story I'm continuing to tell. More to come soon! www.theassemblync.com/news/media/n...
I’ve Seen How the Neo-Nazi Movement Is Escalating. You Should Worry.
After unmasking extremist groups, reporter Jordan Green got a first-hand look at how the ‘militant accelerationism’ movement operates.
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Blowing Off Balloons While other states and local governments have enacted laws prohibiting intentional balloon releases, North Carolina’s legislature has taken the air out of all proposed legislation.
Blowing Off Balloons
While other states have prohibited intentional balloon releases, North Carolina’s legislature has taken the air out of all proposed legislation.
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