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RDU On the Rise: Runoff elections, cheap concerts, UNC protests
The News & Observer· 2 days agoOn Tuesday, several statewide offices will have a second primary election — but only for Republicans. That’s because none of the Republican candidates for lieutenant governor or state auditor ...
National retailers are closing stores. Which Triangle locations will be affected?
The News & Observer· 3 days agoWell-known stores are shutting down locations across the U.S. Here’s the fate of nearby brick-and-mortars.
Updated: Severe storms possible in central and southeastern NC Friday. What to expect.
The News & Observer· 3 days agoSevere storms bringing hail, strong winds and even tornadoes are possible in central North Carolina on Friday as a cold front moves through the state., forecasters say. The ...
NC’s voter ID law goes to trial. A judge could block it, but that may not be last word
The News & Observer· 7 days agoNC’s voter ID law goes to trial. In its trial brief, the NAACP argues that the voter ID requirement “was enacted with discriminatory intent” in violation of the U.S. Constitution ...
Northern lights on display in NC this weekend. Will solar storms disrupt GPS or internet?
The News & Observer· 1 day agoWill solar storms disrupt GPS or internet? NOAA says at least five coronal mass ejections have been observed since Wednesday, meaning the sun’s corona expelled large amounts of plasma
Open Source: New lawsuit targets Red Hat’s DEI efforts. A familiar name is behind it.
The News & Observer· 2 days agoIn an interview last week with Time magazine, former President Donald Trump promised that, if reelected, he would fight “a definite anti-white feeling” in the country. The ex-employee, a white ...
GOP lawmakers want to expand NC ban on public masking, ending health and safety exemption
The News & Observer· 5 days agoNew legislation proposed by GOP state lawmakers would repeal the health and safety exemption from the state’s longstanding ban on mask-wearing in public. The “Unmasking Mobs ...
Under the Dome: NC voter ID law trial begins
The News & Observer· 5 days ago☀️ Here’s what you need to know in North Carolina politics today. The trial involves a longstanding lawsuit alleging the state’s ID requirement is discriminatory to certain voters. Potentially ...
Medicaid enrollment continues to climb in North Carolina following expansion
Axios· 7 days agoContext: Gov. Roy Cooper has prioritized Medicaid expansion since he took office in 2017....
NC House approves new definition of antisemitism under state law in bipartisan vote
The News & Observer· 3 days agoCritics of the bill being spearheaded by House Speaker Tim Moore, which received bipartisan support, argued as it was being fast-tracked through the House that the definition being considered ...
