Jim Hunt’s Cross to Bear
‘Archives Are Participatory’: Talking With North Carolina’s New State Archivist
Kelly Policelli on advocating for the value of public history, what kinds of records people can find in the archives, and how her office is preparing for the United States semiquincentennial.
Well I’ll Be Dammed
North Carolina is about to get its first Buc-ee’s, the massive, cult-classic gas station rapidly expanding across the southeast. What is the hype about?
Stein Loses Latest Attempt to Regain Appointment Powers
The Court of Appeals overturned a ruling that had restored the governor’s power to fill appellate court vacancies.
‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’
EOD techs have the highest rate of suicide in the service. Veterans say there’s been little progress on protecting them.
Politics
Spruce Pine Police Shocked a Diabetic Man. He’s Suing.
Dillon Ledford argues in his lawsuit that the department didn’t maintain adequate policies for the use of Tasers. Other agencies in the state have faced similar claims.
Josh Stein’s Medicaid Mess
Facing lawsuits, Stein reversed his administration’s Medicaid cuts. But the crisis isn’t over.
N.C. Republicans Overtake Democrats in Voter Registration
Midterm elections often don’t bode well for the party in the White House. State GOP Chair Jason Simmons wants to change that.
Culture
How Tupac Came to Rest in North Carolina
The cremated remains of the rapper, still omnipresent three decades after his death, now lie in a Lumberton grave.
Businesses Pay to Get On Those Blue Road Signs—and the Price Just Went Up
Ever wonder how a restaurant or gas station gets its logo on those signs telling travelers where they can stop?
At the River’s Edge
Several months out from Tropical Storm Chantal, two longstanding arts organizations in Saxapahaw take stock of what was lost—and how they’ll adapt to what lies ahead.
Higher Ed
Why UNC-CH Revived a Plan to Merge Library and Data Science
Many questions remain about UNC-Chapel Hill’s plan to merge the schools of Data Science and Society and Information and Library Science.
Guilford College Off Probation, Retains Accreditation
After some financially rocky years, the college’s accrediting agency has lifted its probation. Leaders say they are ready to start growing again.
After a Decade at UNC Greensboro, Frank Gilliam May Be the Last Chancellor of His Kind
Gilliam has steered the university through crisis and political sea changes.
From Our Network
Robeson County Faith Group Opposes Plan to Move Confederate Statue to a Public Park
The Ministers for Justice group says the courthouse monument should not be in a highly visible location.
After Years Spent Moving Around, the LGBT Center of Raleigh Settles Into a Longterm Space
The Cabarrus Street community center provides a safe space to access resources, connect with others, relax, or spend time in its new library, one of the largest LGBTQ+ libraries in the Southeast.
Venezuelan Military Strike Stirs Anti-War Protest in Fayetteville, Home of Fort Bragg
A protest against the American military incursion this weekend into Venezuela drew over 30 people to a sidewalk in front of the Bragg Boulevard Flea Market in Fayetteville on Sunday.
Interactive Resource Center Takes Ownership of Its Downtown Home
After 15 years operating on E. Washington Street, the day center for the unhoused now owns the property.
County Board to Again Consider Throwing Out Godwin’s November Election Results
A new hearing is scheduled for January 16 to consider Dennis Smith Sr.’s allegation that the town clerk illegally influenced voters.
Cary Mayor Reflects on Town Manager’s Resignation
In a one-on-one interview, Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht discusses the former town manager’s tenure, finding consensus on the council about how to move forward, and regaining the public’s trust.
Featured Stories
I’ve Seen How the Neo-Nazi Movement Is Escalating. You Should Worry.
A reporter gets a first-hand look at how the ‘militant accelerationism’ movement operates.
Former Hunt Institute Employees Describe a ‘Culture of Fear’
Ex-staffers say its leader has created a toxic environment that imperils the institute’s future—and former Gov. Jim Hunt’s legacy.
UNC’s Risky Belichick Math
UNC-Chapel Hill transferred $21 million to the athletic department last year–and that was before hiring Bill Belichick.
How a Widow’s Appointment to the State Dental Board Got Spiked
Shital Patel became a patient advocate after her husband died at the dentist. Then her appointment got mysteriously nixed.
The Disappearance of Julio Zambrano
The Venezuelan asylum seeker was living in N.C. legally. So why did the Trump administration send him to El Salvador?
Pride Cometh Before The Fall
After a two-year fight over LGBTQ books and displays, Yancey County is pulling its public library out of a regional system.
Voices in the Wilderness
A traditionalist religious order is building a new home in the woods of Western N.C. Not everyone is happy to see them.
Nine Years After HB2, Trans North Carolinians Wonder Who Is Looking Out For Them
The ‘Bathroom Bill’ sparked an outpouring of protest. But a new wave of attacks on trans rights has failed to generate the same response.
How the N.C. Legislature Bankrolls Anti-Abortion Centers
Over the past three years, the state legislature has given $30 million to crisis pregnancy centers, with little oversight or outcomes.
The Cattle Con
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.
What Remains of St. Andrews
Following the sudden closure of St. Andrews University, Laurinburg grapples with a now-empty campus at the heart of the community.
An Inmate’s Unlikely Ally
Charles McNeair has been in prison for more than 45 years. He has a surprising new advocate for clemency: the police chief.
