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U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory lead the pack in the latest Civitas Institute poll focusing on the Republican primary.
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory lead the pack in the latest Civitas Institute poll focusing on the Republican primary.
 
Silent Sam may soon find a new home nowhere near the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
 
When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
 
When her teenage son collapsed in a seizure, it hit High Point mother Kelly Kinard. Luka was addicted.
When her teenage son collapsed in a seizure, it hit High Point mother Kelly Kinard. Luka was addicted.
 
Members of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors want you to know something. They’re ready to move past the drama.
Members of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors want you to know something. They’re ready to move past the drama.
 
A new N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation report shows Republican lawmakers scored an average of 91.95% on business-related decisions during the 2019 legislative session.
A new N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation report shows Republican lawmakers scored an average of 91.95% on business-related decisions during the 2019 legislative session.
 
The 2020 election season starts unofficially today at noon, with the opening of candidate filing for most races.
The 2020 election season starts unofficially today at noon, with the opening of candidate filing for most races.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
 
If they played football, they’d wear long, black jerseys, and their end zone would be a judicial bench.
If they played football, they’d wear long, black jerseys, and their end zone would be a judicial bench.
 
That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 1,700 teens and tweens, conducted by Common Sense Media.
That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 1,700 teens and tweens, conducted by Common Sense Media.
 
The state funding targets that likely will be outlined in the WestEd report are anybody’s guess.
The state funding targets that likely will be outlined in the WestEd report are anybody’s guess.
 
During 2018, North Carolina lost some 338,000 private-sector jobs, or 9.1 percent of the total. Did you happen to notice this economic catastrophe?
During 2018, North Carolina lost some 338,000 private-sector jobs, or 9.1 percent of the total. Did you happen to notice this economic catastrophe?
 
North Carolina’s state pension plan is prepared to weather another recession, a Pew Charitable Trusts stress test says.
North Carolina’s state pension plan is prepared to weather another recession, a Pew Charitable Trusts stress test says.
 
A decision Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
A decision Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
 
Not all pictures are worth a thousand words. But the picture of North Carolina’s new congressional map tells an important story.
Not all pictures are worth a thousand words. But the picture of North Carolina’s new congressional map tells an important story.
 
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
 
The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
 
In the middle of North Carolina’s uncertain scuffle over congressional redistricting, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen during the 2020 primaries.
In the middle of North Carolina’s uncertain scuffle over congressional redistricting, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen during the 2020 primaries.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 19, that Medicaid transformation would be placed on hold indefinitely.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 19, that Medicaid transformation would be placed on hold indefinitely.
 
Homeowners whose property was taken by the government for highway projects may be out of luck if Gov. Roy Cooper signs the transportation bill on his desk.
Homeowners whose property was taken by the government for highway projects may be out of luck if Gov. Roy Cooper signs the transportation bill on his desk.
 
Investigators hired by the General Assembly concluded that Gov. Roy Cooper used the power of his office to pressure developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline into creating a $57.8-million discretionary fund as a condition of getting an environmental permit for the pipeline.
Investigators hired by the General Assembly concluded that Gov. Roy Cooper used the power of his office to pressure developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline into creating a $57.8-million discretionary fund as a condition of getting an environmental permit for the pipeline.
 
When it comes to North Carolina redistricting, the handwriting is on the wall. The old system for producing legislative and congressional districts is going away.
When it comes to North Carolina redistricting, the handwriting is on the wall. The old system for producing legislative and congressional districts is going away.
 
It’s been more than a decade since 22 people with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office were ousted because of rampant corruption.
It’s been more than a decade since 22 people with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office were ousted because of rampant corruption.
 
On November 20, investigators hired by the North Carolina General Assembly testified Gov. Roy Cooper had “improperly used the authority and influence of his office” to pressure Duke Energy for concessions as it sought permits for a natural-gas pipeline.
On November 20, investigators hired by the North Carolina General Assembly testified Gov. Roy Cooper had “improperly used the authority and influence of his office” to pressure Duke Energy for concessions as it sought permits for a natural-gas pipeline.
 
North Carolina just earned its 12th green-light rating for campus free speech.
 
North Carolina hemp farmers are bracing for an onslaught of federal regulation.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
 
The times have a fin de siècle feel for small-government conservatives.
The times have a fin de siècle feel for small-government conservatives.
 
Governor disputes Duke executives' accounts of meetings over $57.8-million discretionary fund
 
A doctor suing to overturn restrictions on patient care just won his first victory.
 
Anyone hoping to run for a congressional seat in North Carolina is now left waiting — indefinitely — for candidate filing to open.
Anyone hoping to run for a congressional seat in North Carolina is now left waiting — indefinitely — for candidate filing to open.
 
Thousands of distillers, brewers, and vintners across the country, are worried. Probably rightfully so.
Thousands of distillers, brewers, and vintners across the country, are worried. Probably rightfully so.
 
After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
 
Republican legislative leaders have offered a consistent argument throughout a nearly decade-long legal fight over state election maps.
Republican legislative leaders have offered a consistent argument throughout a nearly decade-long legal fight over state election maps.
 
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