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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
The latest legal challenge to North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships has yet to head to a courtroom.
 
It’s a beautiful day for golfing in Pinehurst, or so North Carolina’s politicians would have you believe.
It’s a beautiful day for golfing in Pinehurst, or so North Carolina’s politicians would have you believe.
 
N.C. bar owners are planning another rally Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of a months-long effort to persuade Gov. Roy Cooper to reopen bars.
N.C. bar owners are planning another rally Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of a months-long effort to persuade Gov. Roy Cooper to reopen bars.
 
Most North Carolina schoolchildren began this academic year trying to learn from home rather than at school.
Most North Carolina schoolchildren began this academic year trying to learn from home rather than at school.
 
Will Easter is a promising N.C. musician. A career just starting to take off.
 
You surely recognize the name Frederick Douglass and know the major role he played in American history after escaping his enslavement in Maryland in 1838.
You surely recognize the name Frederick Douglass and know the major role he played in American history after escaping his enslavement in Maryland in 1838.
 
For the first time in more than 20 years, Chef Felicia Daniel has no plans for autumn in North Carolina.
For the first time in more than 20 years, Chef Felicia Daniel has no plans for autumn in North Carolina.
 
Some N.C. felons who have finished their active prison time will be able to cast ballots in the 2020 election, based on a 2-1 ruling from a state Superior Court panel.
Some N.C. felons who have finished their active prison time will be able to cast ballots in the 2020 election, based on a 2-1 ruling from a state Superior Court panel.
 
North Carolina continues to grapple with COVID-19. During the early days of the pandemic, the state’s strategy was clear.
North Carolina continues to grapple with COVID-19. During the early days of the pandemic, the state’s strategy was clear.
 
Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference.
Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference.
 
A three-judge panel has rejected a plea to block absentee ballot witness requirements for North Carolina’s fall election.
A three-judge panel has rejected a plea to block absentee ballot witness requirements for North Carolina’s fall election.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity.
Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity.
 
If you haven’t experienced a Mark Robinson speech, you’re missing a gifted orator.
 
Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned.
Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned.
 
Judge David Lee, the overseer of the Leandro case, approved a plan Tuesday, Sept. 1, calling for millions more in education spending to meet North Carolina’s constitutional obligation to provide a sound, basic education to every child.
Judge David Lee, the overseer of the Leandro case, approved a plan Tuesday, Sept. 1, calling for millions more in education spending to meet North Carolina’s constitutional obligation to provide a sound, basic education to every child.
 
A 2,367 square-foot house, built about 2016, sits deep in the woods off Poplar Hill Road east of Fayetteville.
A 2,367 square-foot house, built about 2016, sits deep in the woods off Poplar Hill Road east of Fayetteville.
 
When the discussion turns to Opportunity Scholarships, it’s not hard to make Janet Nunn cry.
 
For the first time in state history, the governor is introducing a budget proposal in August.
 
The N.C. Senate’s leader on election law issues is blasting the latest lawsuit from Gov. Roy Cooper.
The N.C. Senate’s leader on election law issues is blasting the latest lawsuit from Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
History repeats itself, but with slight variations.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has no personal stake in the outcome of Desmond v. News and Observer.
 
These lockdowns, mandates, and suppressions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
North Carolina’s public schools and universities are asking the General Assembly for millions more to deal with COVID-19 challenges.
North Carolina’s public schools and universities are asking the General Assembly for millions more to deal with COVID-19 challenges.
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25 billion budget, Wednesday, Aug. 26, to expand Medicaid, increase unemployment benefits, give teachers higher bonuses, and cut funding to Opportunity Scholarships.
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25 billion budget, Wednesday, Aug. 26, to expand Medicaid, increase unemployment benefits, give teachers higher bonuses, and cut funding to Opportunity Scholarships.
 
About a dozen protesters stood in the rain on an Asheville sidewalk at Mission Health on Friday, Aug. 21. Some held umbrellas or “Vote No” signs.
About a dozen protesters stood in the rain on an Asheville sidewalk at Mission Health on Friday, Aug. 21. Some held umbrellas or “Vote No” signs.
 
University of North Carolina leaders, students, and faculty are blaming each other for the growing number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
University of North Carolina leaders, students, and faculty are blaming each other for the growing number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
The COVID-19 response in America has focused on several fronts.
 
State Board of Education member James Ford tied “swing voters” and “white moderates” to “white supremacy” in a late-night tweet Monday, Aug. 17.
State Board of Education member James Ford tied “swing voters” and “white moderates” to “white supremacy” in a late-night tweet Monday, Aug. 17.
 
Facing federal charges of making a false statement to a bank and failing to file a tax return, powerful N.C. state lawmaker David Lewis has resigned from his position “effective immediately.”
Facing federal charges of making a false statement to a bank and failing to file a tax return, powerful N.C. state lawmaker David Lewis has resigned from his position “effective immediately.”
 
North Carolina has safeguards for voting by mail that other states lack.
 
Regardless of the outcome of a lawsuit pitting N.C. bowling alley owners against Gov. Roy Cooper, the case already has offered us an important reminder about North Carolinians’ fundamental rights.
Regardless of the outcome of a lawsuit pitting N.C. bowling alley owners against Gov. Roy Cooper, the case already has offered us an important reminder about North Carolinians’ fundamental rights.
 
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