The Assembly

The Assembly has won its first nationwide Edward R. Murrow Awards. Read the award-winning reporting recognized by the awards in the thread below: www.rtdna.org/2025-nationa...

Republicans argue that a deadly stabbing in Charlotte that gained national attention shows why the Trump administration’s tough-on-crime agenda is necessary. But Sen. Thom Tillis doesn’t want Charlotte to be next on the list for a federalized crackdown. www.theassemblync.com/politics/tru...

The state was poised to be the first to opt in to the program—a long-time goal of the school privatization movement—until Democratic Gov. Josh Stein hit the brakes. On August 6, he vetoed House Bill 87. www.theassemblync.com/education/k-...

How Asheville Became a City of Healing Tuberculosis patients flocked there 100 years ago. Here’s why health nuts of all stripes still come to this mountain oasis.

Jordon Hudson Celebrates Her ‘BANniversary’ With More UNC-CH Records Requests Jordon Hudson, who is dating Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick, filed requests for information on the university’s communications with reporters.

Community Leaders Ignored Red Flags and Gave a CEO Millions to Buy Their Hospital. Now He’s Ghosting Them Local politicians were desperate to save Asheboro’s only hospital. Now they say the for-profit buyer hasn’t kept his promises.

Democrats Keep Losing Voters in Swing Districts—Including in N.C. An analysis by U.S. House Republicans’ political arm found their party gaining an advantage in key districts across the country.

How Long Memories Killed the Biggest Road Project in State History The state planned a $3.2 billion effort to add toll lanes to I-77 near downtown Charlotte. Then the past threw a roadblock.

N.C. Rep. Sarah Stevens to Resign, Focus on Judicial Campaign The Surry County Republican has served in the General Assembly since 2009. She is running to unseat Democratic Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.

Crowded N.C. Jails Grapple with Iryna’s Law Some law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources.

Possible Settlement in eCourts Lawsuit People who said they were wrongfully detained due to problems with the digital records system filed a class-action lawsuit three years ago.

From 2025: The fast-growing state capital appears to be a good candidate for a Major League Baseball franchise. But even a minor league team has eluded it for more than a half-century. www.theassemblync.com/news/culture...

Duke Energy Wants an 18% Rate Hike. Here’s What That Means. The utility says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition.