Morning News Briefs: Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Cooper Finally Gets To Celebrate With Supporters
North Carolina's next governor is finally celebrating his election victory with supporters after it took four extra weeks to finalize what t
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McCrory Scheduled For Wednesday Meeting With Donald Trump
Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory will meet with Donald Trump as the President-elect continues to fill positions in his upcoming administration.
State Incentives Help Bring 600 Jobs to Rutherford County
More than 600 textile jobs are coming to North Carolina, a state heavily-reliant on the industry. Gov. Pat McCrory made the announcement Tuesday.
Three North Carolina College Presidents Earn Over $1M
Three North Carolina college presidents are among the highest-paid university leaders in the country.
Morning News Briefs: Tuesday, December 6, 2016
New North Carolina Governor To Face Resolute GOP Legislature
North Carolina's next governor campaigned to work if elected on bending back state government's recent right-ward turn.
Greensboro Grocery Store Redefines "Ownership"
A new grocery store has opened in Northeast Greensboro that's eroding an 18 year food desert. A food desert is an an urban area where affordable or quality fresh food is difficult to find.
Pat McCrory Concedes Election To Roy Cooper
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory conceded the governor's race Monday, clearing the way for Democrat Roy Cooper to be declared the winner nearly four weeks after Election Day.
Morning News Briefs: Monday, December 5, 2016
Supreme Court Takes Up Cases About Race In Redistricting
The Supreme Court is taking up a pair of cases in which African-American voters maintain that Southern states discriminated against
Across the Blue Ridge #49 - Curly Seckler, dean of bluegrass harmony singing
This week we examine the career of bluegrass singer Curly Seckler, who turns 97 on Christmas Day 2016. A new biography is out by Penny Parsons, titled Foggy Mountain Troubadour: The Life
Closely Lurks The Hybrid Beast
Lurking in the Eastern forests, from Mississippi to Maine, is a living hybrid. With the combined genetics of three distinct animals, it's a survivor, and a better predator. How is this animal a lot like you and me?