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NC to host FISU 2029 Summer World University Games
FISU officials met with the North Carolina Organizing Committee earlier this year to continue planning the 2029 sporting event.
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Mayoral, commissioner candidates address voters at Wake Forest forum
Candidates for mayor and town commissioner met Wednesday evening at Wake Forest’s Renaissance Centre for the Arts to pitch themselves and their vision for the future of Wake Forest to voters.
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Stein makes new appointments to state boards and commissions
On Friday, Governor Josh Stein’s office announced a new round of appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
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North Carolina preps for America’s 250th
As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, North Carolina is taking steps to ensure the milestone is commemorated with purpose, education, and pride.
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Tillis, colleagues introduce bill to alleviate housing shortage and costs
As home sales dropped to their lowest level in nine months in June and prices hit an all-time high, North Carolina Republican US Sen. Thom Tillis is among a group of senators who recently introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the housing supply and reduce costs.
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Carolina Journal wins 15 awards in annual NC Press Association contest
Carolina Journal took home an impressive haul in the 2025 North Carolina Press Association (NCPA) Awards, earning 15 accolades across multiple categories for its excellence in investigative journalism, editorial commentary, multimedia storytelling, and innovative digital strategy.
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Classical Comeback: Why more NC families are choosing traditional education
The Heritage Foundation recently unveiled a new nationwide catalog of nearly 900 classical schools, including 43 located in North Carolina.
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Legislators briefed on new technology to eliminate PFAS in NC water sources
North Carolina has become a testing ground for the technology, with successful pilot projects in Pittsboro, Raleigh, and Wake Forest, in addition to ongoing projects in Burlington, Cary, and other areas in the southeast.
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Musk proposes privatizing Amtrak amid DOGE endeavor
Billionaire tech mogul and presidential advisor Elon Musk has suggested privatizing Amtrak passenger train services, among other federally funded services, as part of the DOGE drive for efficiency. During a virtual appearance at a Morgan Stanley tech conference on March 5, Musk described Amtrak as a “sad situation” compared to high-speed rail in Europe and...
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NCDHHS regulators reject requests for three new hospitals, beds, and OR’s under CON law
State regulators have approved an additional 70 hospital beds and four operating rooms for hospitals in Wake County, a far cry from the 246 hospital beds and 13 operating rooms that were requested. Some of those beds and rooms were also included in requests for three new hospitals which were also rejected.
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Out-of-state donors account for 70% of NC Democratic Party’s fundraising in 2024 cycle
Over 70% of individual contributions to the North Carolina Republican Party came from in-state for the 2024 election cycle, while over 70% of the NC Democratic Party’s individual contributions came from out-of-state, according to 2024 election data from the State Board of Elections.
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NC Ag is watching RFK Jr.’s confirmation vote this week for challenges and opportunities
This week's likely vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the US Department of Health and Human Services presents an opportunity and challenge for North Carolina's agriculture industry. As the new Trump administration dawns in Washington, its policies will impact this number one industry in North Carolina, valued at $111.1 billion.
