Bank CEOs return to testify in front of divided Congress
WASHINGTON — The chief executives of the nation’s largest banks are back in front of Congress, where they are likely to face another round...
Tenure for slavery project journalist back to UNC trustees
RALEIGH, N.C. — The offer of a tenured teaching position to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has been resubmitted to the board of trustees at a...
Police: 2 protesters hit, driver charged in North Carolina
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Two women were hit by a car while protesting a police killing in Elizabeth City on Monday, police said.
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Carolina Tiger Rescue takes in big cats from Tiger King Park
PITTSBORO, N.C. — A North Carolina big cat sanctuary will temporarily care for four animals seized from the private zoo in Oklahoma featured in...
Tennessee moves to the forefront with anti-transgender laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Conservative lawmakers nationwide introduced a flurry of anti-LGBTQ bills this year, but no state's political leaders have gone further than Tennessee...
Black man’s death fuels debate over police shooting at cars
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Police departments across the U.S. — including in large cities such as New York and Denver — strictly limit shooting...
Duke’s King embraces being role model as Black woman AD
DURHAM, N.C. — Nina King knows she faces a big responsibility in taking over as Duke’s athletics director later this year. It's not just...
Foundation urges UNC to rethink Hannah-Jones tenure decision
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The foundation that funds the University of North Carolina professorship offered to investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is urging the university...
Boat builder buying NC company, seeks to create 500 new jobs
NEW BERN, N.C. — The world's largest fishing and recreational boat builder on Thursday announced its acquisition of North Carolina-based Hatteras Yachts, with plans...
Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling
It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states...
