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High Point poll finds low support for federal government branches
Asher Hildebrand of Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy says the low figures point to the need to rebuild trust in government as a necessary means of collective action.
Carolina Curious: What is the breakdown of voter registration in the state and how does that compare to representation on the NCSBOE?
A WFDD listener was curious about voter affiliation and how that correlates to representation on the state Board of Elections. In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons reviewed registration data and spoke with a political scientist to get the answers.
Uptick in visitors to North Carolina's national and state parks is a 'mixed bag'
National park tourism in North Carolina contributes billions to the state economy and creates thousands of jobs. But the rising number of visitors to nature areas is in some ways a double-edged sword.
Republicans sue NC elections board, alleging ‘deliberate’ flouting of voter roll review law
Republicans sued North Carolina’s elections board on Thursday, demanding enforcement of a new law that requires cross-checking jury documents to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. The state Board of Elections calls the claims "categorically false" and asks GOP to rescind news releases.
Mother of Grimsley QB headed to Tennessee sues state of North Carolina over NIL restrictions
The mother of a touted high school football player who has committed to play in college at Tennessee is suing the state of North Carolina over its restrictions for public-school athletes to cash in on their athletic fame.
Guilford County Sports Hall of Famer begins new role as Guilford County Athletics Director
One of the Tar Heel State’s top female athletes has been tapped to lead Guilford County Schools athletics. The list of accolades for triple sport athlete Angela Polk-Jones is a long one.
NCDHHS launches housing plan to better assist people with disabilities
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' new initiative looks to help shape policies on supportive homes over the next five years.
Hospitals across the state have signed up for North Carolina's new medical debt relief program
The state's new medical debt relief program has succeeded in getting all eligible hospitals on board. In exchange for relieving medical debt for millions of North Carolinians, the hospitals will receive increased Medicaid reimbursements.
Gov. Cooper announces $4M grant to expand apprenticeship program
Governor Roy Cooper announced a new apprenticeship program grant to help provide pathways to high-demand jobs in North Carolina.