Analysis: Legislatures Tried Hard To Politicize Courts In 2018
A recent analysis by a left-leaning public policy group found that 2018 was a big year for partisan attacks on state courts, and North Carolina is front-and-center in the discussion.
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NC Mayor: Removing Confederate Statue Protects City From Potential Violence
Winston-Salem officials have given the owners of a downtown Confederate monument until the end of the month to move it or face legal action. This comes days after the statue was vandalized.
Ex-North Carolina Gov. McCrory Waiting On Political Future
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory says he's not quite ready to declare whether his future includes another bid for office.
Public Meetings Set To Discuss Coal Ash Basin Closures For Belews Creek, Other Sites
The public will have a chance weigh in on new risk classifications and closure options for some Duke Energy coal ash sites.
Guilford County Organizations Collaborate On Mental Health Care Center
Community organizations and stakeholders in Guilford County are collaborating to provide an integrated mental health center which will address physical, mental, and substance abuse issues.
Jury Sunshine Project: Yes, Jury Selection Is Racist
The United States Constitution makes it clear that race cannot factor into the process of jury selection for criminal trials.
House Leader: Dems Won't Seat Candidate In Unresolved NC-9 Race
The dissolution of North Carolina's elections board Friday injected further uncertainty into a still-undecided congressional race as a U.S.
Across the Blue Ridge #158 - Songcatchers, Highwoods String Band, and A Farewell
Our final weekly radio broadcast starts with a reminiscence on songcatching – tracing a song back through time and versions, listening for connections. We also consider the new video document
Area School Districts Adjust To Scaled-Back Lunch Standards
The Trump administration is rolling back contested school lunch standards. The Healthy, Hunger-Free
Fact Check: Media May Unintentionally Mislead About Holiday Suicide Statistics
News organizations often report that suicides go up over the holiday season. But according to federal statistics, that's not just true.