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North Carolina’s gerrymandering case before U.S. Supreme Court considered one of the "most important" in 100 years

3:40pm November 01, 2022

Congressional redistricting is on the U.S. Supreme Court docket in December, with North Carolina front and center. Moore v. Harper will decide whether the state Supreme Court can strike down congressional maps that have been gerrymandered by the state legislature. The eventual ruling could have enormous ramifications for the entire country.

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Politics & Government

Gov. Cooper wants changes to how UNC governing boards chosen

3:31pm November 01, 2022

by Associated Press

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Politics & Government

Latinos remain underrepresented in North Carolina politics

2:32pm November 01, 2022

by Eileen Rodriguez

North Carolina’s Latino population has boomed significantly, but the number of candidates running in local elections is not reflecting the group’s growth.

Education

Forsyth GOP picks Susan Miller to replace deceased WS/FCS Board of Education candidate Stan Elrod

10:34am November 01, 2022

by Amy Diaz

The Forsyth County Republican Party has selected Susan Miller to replace Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education candidate Stan Elrod,

Education

Forsyth County Republican Party to name replacement for deceased school board candidate

4:29pm October 31, 2022

by Amy Diaz

Crime

High Point police say confiscated bags could be dangerous for kids

3:28pm October 31, 2022

by Paul Garber

High Point police confiscated almost $50,000 in fake product packages they say are used to disguise THC edibles during a sweep of local tobacco and vape stores.

Education

Justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions

3:10pm October 31, 2022

by Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The court is weighing challenges to admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard that use race among many factors in seeking a diverse student body.

Politics & Government

Abortion access could hinge on state election results

12:37pm October 31, 2022

by Gary Robertson & Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The right to an abortion is the subject of ballot measures in some states and a major issue in many elections across the U.S. on Nov. 8. Outcomes of elections for governors, state lawmakers, supreme court justices, and attorneys general could determine abortion access.

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We Were Wondering - “What are your favorite lesser-known hiking and walking trails in the region?”

11:39am October 31, 2022

by Jay Sauerman

Politics & Government

High stakes in N. Carolina court races with majority on line

11:22am October 31, 2022

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The two North Carolina Supreme Court seats up for election in November have taken on extra significance as the outcome could flip the court's partisan makeup during a period of political polarization.