Sports
Football Is Family, Like Really Family, For One NC High School Team
High school football season is underway here in North Carolina.
September 1, 2023
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Economy
Despite Opposition From Residents and Some Party Members, NCGOP Leaders Continue Push to Pass Casino Bill
Many Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly, including House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger, are working hard to legalize casino gambling in parts of North Carolina.
September 1, 2023
Feature
Medicaid Delay Puts Thousands More North Carolinians At Risk of Losing Coverage
For thousands of North Carolinians, Medicaid expansion can’t come soon enough.
August 31, 2023
Economy
NC House Democrats And School Board Members Call On Republicans To Stop Delays And Pass A Budget To Support Education
North Carolina’s traditional calendar schools are now back in session and many don’t have enough teachers or bus drivers to properly operate, all because Republicans in the legislature can’t do their job and agree on a state budget, Democratic lawmakers and school board members have said.
August 31, 2023
Economy
Record Investment In Clean Energy For NC Following First Year Of Inflation Reduction Act
Following the first year of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest federal investment in climate and clean energy ever, a new report from the American Clean Power (ACP) Association shows a surge of investment in North Carolina’s economy.
August 31, 2023
Education
School Bus Driver Shortage Impacts School Districts Statewide
Amid back to school season, states across the country are facing a severe shortage of teachers and bus drivers. According to a report by USA TODAY , all 50 states have seen at least “one instance of a major school bus driver shortage” so far this year.
August 30, 2023
Politics
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Yet Another GOP Attempt to Undermine Governor Powers
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would transfer some of the governor’s powers to the Republican-led legislature, calling it “unconstitutional.”
August 30, 2023
Politics
Mark Walker Launches Attacks on Mark Robinson’s Financial Woes as NC Republican Gubernatorial Primary Heats Up
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is facing a crowded primary on his way to seeking the Republican nomination for Governor. And his fellow candidates are not content to make it easy for him.
August 29, 2023
Environment
New Data Predicts Close To 50 Days A Year Of 100+ Heat Index For North Carolina By 2050
A new ABC11 analysis of climate data shows that North Carolina’s summers are becoming hotter and more frequent, and this is having a major impact on the state’s agriculture industry.
August 29, 2023
Education
Without State Budget, School Districts Face Uncertainty
As back to school season is in full swing, many school districts are having to navigate without a budget, impacting school staff and educators across the state.
August 28, 2023