Morning Headlines: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Yes, There's Another Primary In North Carolina On Tuesday
Those campaign placards you've seen along roadsides aren't leftovers from North Carolina's March 15 primary.
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Carolina Curious: Public Education And Ten Years Of Change
For the latest in our Carolina Curious series, listener and newly-minted teacher Madelyn Rindal wants to know: “How has the North Carolina Public School System changed in the last decade and how does it compare to our neighboring states?”
Remembering Ali: Author Davis Miller Shares Story About "The Champ"
He was "The Champ," the "Greatest of All Time." And now, he's gone. As the world mourns the death of Muhammad Ali, we have our own remembrance from the archives.
Contested Races Could Boost GOP Turnout In Congressional Primary
North Carolina primary voters will make their choice for Congress Tuesday, and the turnout may be skewed in a way that could have a down-ballot effect.
Commentary: My Brother's Heroin Addiction
Radio 101 commentator, Ally O'Reilly, worries about losing her brother to his heroin addiction.
Across the Blue Ridge #23 - Great Fiddle Tunes, and a tribute to James King
This week, we hear a selection of wonderful fiddle tunes from the south, as musicians across the region start to flock to the fiddlers' conventions that still thrive here as nowhere else. We
Dollies And Doughboys: The History Of National Doughnut Day
We don't need a reason to celebrate doughnuts…but here's one anyway.
Turnout Low So Far For Early Voting In Congressional Primary
Early voting for North Carolina's congressional and supreme court primary ends Saturday at 1 p.m..
North Carolina Zoo Reviews Policies After Gorilla Is Killed In Cincinnati
The news of a gorilla killed at a Cincinnati zoo has captured the attention of the nation.
Duke Researchers Discover A New Class Of Pain Reliever
Researchers at Duke University have discovered a potential new class of pain relievers that could someday treat patients with a variety of conditions more effectively.