Opinion
Real journalism requires freedom
When the role of journalist is limited only to those who parrot approved messaging, it is no longer journalism but something else — propaganda.
Opinion
How a party civil war could affect NC Democrats
Establishment Democrats, after watching in horror as prominent, long-time incumbents lose to DSA candidates, have begun hitting back hard.
News
US Senate NDAA includes funding for NC military installations
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on June 12 in an 18–9 vote, with several provisions benefiting North Carolina military installations.
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Foxx bolsters argument to dismiss Columbia student’s federal lawsuit
US Rep. Virginia Foxx’s lawyers explained Monday why they believe a federal judge in New York should dismiss a lawsuit filed against Foxx by a suspended Columbia University student.
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Holiday travel pain at the pump still 36 cents below national average
Arrival of Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, comes with North Carolinians paying $4.17 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline and $5.39 for a gallon of diesel. Even at 36 cents better than the national average for traditional transportation energy, it’s an expensive proposition for travel. AAA forecasts travel of at least...
Opinion
How UNC silenced satire and the Daily Tar Heel
The articles may have been a bit out of touch, yes — but many of them were also really funny. And more importantly, students on campus should have the latitude to make clumsy jokes.
News
NC home to key figures in renewed religious freedom debate
Although the debate is national in scope, NC has become an unexpected focal point, with figures like Greear, Wolfe, and Spangler reflecting an ongoing divide within American conservatism over the role religion should play in public life.
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Foxx seeks dismissal of suspended Columbia student’s lawsuit
US Rep. Virginia Foxx is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against her by a suspended Columbia University student.
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Poll: Partisan divide widens on Iran war
North Carolina voters broadly oppose ground troops in Iran and are split on whether the US was right to launch military action there, according to a new poll from Catawba College. Meanwhile, former Gov. Roy Cooper holds a 14-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the early US Senate race.
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Stein expresses concern, recommends vigilance on Iran war
Concern continues to grow this week as the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel continue. US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) ordered “heightened security” at all US military installations, including those in North Carolina. Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Air Station New River, also in Jacksonville, and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point have all stepped up security.
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Tariffs take center stage at 1st District GOP primary debate
The debate began with a question on how candidates would respond to farmers who say tariffs are hurting their businesses.
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Freed Hamas hostage from NC meets First Lady at White House
Hamas seized 251 hostages, including Keith and his wife, Aviva Siegel. Keith was a North Carolina expatriate living in Israel and grew up in Chapel Hill.
