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In a recent WFAE news interview, special master Bob Orr seemed to shift responsibility for North Carolina’s congressional maps from the court’s assigned special masters to the University of California professor advising them
In a recent WFAE news interview, special master Bob Orr seemed to shift responsibility for North Carolina’s congressional maps from the court’s assigned special masters to the University of California professor advising them
 
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed this week the allocation of $100 million in state funds to help women facing a “crisis pregnancy,” including resources for crisis pregnancy centers.
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed this week the allocation of $100 million in state funds to help women facing a “crisis pregnancy,” including resources for crisis pregnancy centers.
 
North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
 
NCDHHS is committed to empowering all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in communities of their choosing.
NCDHHS is committed to empowering all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in communities of their choosing.
 
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
 
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) wore an “abortion” pin that included a heart inside the letter “o” to the State of the Union address Tuesday night, sparking criticism online.
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) wore an “abortion” pin that included a heart inside the letter “o” to the State of the Union address Tuesday night, sparking criticism online.
 
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday to formally rebuke China over a suspected spy balloon that flew over the United States last week.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday to formally rebuke China over a suspected spy balloon that flew over the United States last week.
 
Duke Energy hopes that the North Carolina Utilities Commission will approve two proposed renewable energy plans for businesses and consumers.
Duke Energy hopes that the North Carolina Utilities Commission will approve two proposed renewable energy plans for businesses and consumers.
 
Some of the unknowns regarding the concoctions and processes used by ancient Egyptian embalmers are now more clear after researchers studied the contents of a previously discovered embalming workshop, according to a study published in Nature Wednesday.
Some of the unknowns regarding the concoctions and processes used by ancient Egyptian embalmers are now more clear after researchers studied the contents of a previously discovered embalming workshop, according to a study published in Nature Wednesday.
 
A D.C. Metro worker is being hailed as a hero after he was killed trying to stop a gunman during a rampage at a train station Wednesday morning in which three other people were injured.
A D.C. Metro worker is being hailed as a hero after he was killed trying to stop a gunman during a rampage at a train station Wednesday morning in which three other people were injured.
 
The North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee passed a bill Jan. 31 that directs federal COVID-19 relief dollars to fund a new software program for remedying learning loss.
The North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee passed a bill Jan. 31 that directs federal COVID-19 relief dollars to fund a new software program for remedying learning loss.
 
President Joe Biden, for all his daftness, understands something that twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton never learned: The white working-class vote is crucial for winning the Electoral College.
President Joe Biden, for all his daftness, understands something that twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton never learned: The white working-class vote is crucial for winning the Electoral College.
 
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
 
The plan acknowledges adding more solar and wind generation raises rates and harms job creation
The plan acknowledges adding more solar and wind generation raises rates and harms job creation
 
Having to give the opposing party’s response after the State of the Union always seems like drawing the short stick as a politician. At least that’s the way it seemed for whoever had to respond to President Donald Trump and even President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speeches.
Having to give the opposing party’s response after the State of the Union always seems like drawing the short stick as a politician. At least that’s the way it seemed for whoever had to respond to President Donald Trump and even President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speeches.
 
In the wake of the reputed Chinese spy balloon that floated over U.S. military bases last week, it might be instructive to recall that last February, the Biden administration canceled a program launched by the Trump administration to identify Chinese threats to national security.
In the wake of the reputed Chinese spy balloon that floated over U.S. military bases last week, it might be instructive to recall that last February, the Biden administration canceled a program launched by the Trump administration to identify Chinese threats to national security.
 
Locke's legislative agenda on education is in action in the North Carolina Senate.
 
The Biden administration on Thursday resettled a terrorist from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who served as a direct subordinate to Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Al Qaeda terrorist who was the principal architect of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
The Biden administration on Thursday resettled a terrorist from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who served as a direct subordinate to Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Al Qaeda terrorist who was the principal architect of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
 
Russian hackers were allegedly behind a cyberattack that took down 14 hospital systems websites across the country Monday, including Duke University Hospital in Durham.
Russian hackers were allegedly behind a cyberattack that took down 14 hospital systems websites across the country Monday, including Duke University Hospital in Durham.
 
The Chinese Defense Ministry refused a secure call from the U.S. Secretary of Defense after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, according to reports from the Pentagon.
The Chinese Defense Ministry refused a secure call from the U.S. Secretary of Defense after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, according to reports from the Pentagon.
 
Activist group Common Cause labels as "frivolous" the request from N.C. legislative leaders for a state Supreme Court rehearing in a hotly contested redistricting case.
Activist group Common Cause labels as "frivolous" the request from N.C. legislative leaders for a state Supreme Court rehearing in a hotly contested redistricting case.
 
The U.S. military admitted on Monday that it failed to detect Chinese spy balloons that entered into U.S. airspace during the Trump administration.
The U.S. military admitted on Monday that it failed to detect Chinese spy balloons that entered into U.S. airspace during the Trump administration.
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
 
The nation’s most influential manufacturing association said former President Donald Trump is responsible for strong performance in the industry after President Joe Biden repeatedly took credit for growth in the sector during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
The nation’s most influential manufacturing association said former President Donald Trump is responsible for strong performance in the industry after President Joe Biden repeatedly took credit for growth in the sector during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
 
Our office continues to monitor an approaching weather system that is forecasted to impact our area through the weekend.
Our office continues to monitor an approaching weather system that is forecasted to impact our area through the weekend.
 
President Donald J. Trump couldn’t even get a second scoop of ice cream without legacy media and anonymous sources going into hysterics, but now the Deep State is trying to convince the American people that Chinese spy balloons flew overhead during the Trump administration on several occasions
President Donald J. Trump couldn’t even get a second scoop of ice cream without legacy media and anonymous sources going into hysterics, but now the Deep State is trying to convince the American people that Chinese spy balloons flew overhead during the Trump administration on several occasions
 
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
 
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders responded to President Joe Biden on Tuesday night, drawing a sharp contrast between the Republican Party’s vision for the country and Democrats’ agenda.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders responded to President Joe Biden on Tuesday night, drawing a sharp contrast between the Republican Party’s vision for the country and Democrats’ agenda.
 
Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Exum could mediate a legal dispute between state Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Exum could mediate a legal dispute between state Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
 
U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerck told reporters on Monday that the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina over the weekend was potentially carrying explosives on board so it could self-destruct.
U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerck told reporters on Monday that the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina over the weekend was potentially carrying explosives on board so it could self-destruct.
 
The newly configured N.C. Supreme Court, with a 5-2 Republican majority, hears its first oral arguments on Tuesday.
The newly configured N.C. Supreme Court, with a 5-2 Republican majority, hears its first oral arguments on Tuesday.
 
President Joe Biden claimed during his “State of the Union” speech Tuesday night that he protected U.S. sovereignty from communist China last week despite allowing their spy balloon to fly over the entire country before taking action.
President Joe Biden claimed during his “State of the Union” speech Tuesday night that he protected U.S. sovereignty from communist China last week despite allowing their spy balloon to fly over the entire country before taking action.
 
President Joe Biden, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, sparked some criticism online — both for the content of the speech and his shoddy delivery.
President Joe Biden, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, sparked some criticism online — both for the content of the speech and his shoddy delivery.
 
President Joe Biden blamed the attack late last year on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) husband, Paul Pelosi, on former President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims.
President Joe Biden blamed the attack late last year on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) husband, Paul Pelosi, on former President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims.
 
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