North Carolina

Economy

Exclusive: New State Report Finds ‘A Lot More’ Poultry Waste Than Officials Realized

11:50am April 06, 2017

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has issued a new report that takes a closer look at poultry farming in the state. Officials say they had no idea how much waste is coming from the industry, and that it's a lot more than they anticipated, topping cattle and swine combined.

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The second round of the 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The NCAA pulled championship events from the state this year because of the controversial "bathroom bill"; the sporting events will now be returning.

NCAA Returning To North Carolina After Partial Repeal Of 'Bathroom Bill'

11:26am April 04, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The collegiate sports organization isn't exactly enthused about the compromise North Carolina lawmakers reached on House Bill 2, but concluded the deal has "minimally" satisfied its expectations.

National

North Carolina Repeals Portions Of Controversial 'Bathroom Bill'

5:08pm March 30, 2017

by James Doubek

LGBT activists say the bill is not a true repeal and would leave in place "the harms of the discriminatory HB2 law." Gov. Roy Cooper says the bill is not perfect, but it's "an important step."

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., chair of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks during a news conference on Affordable Care Act replacement legislation in February.

Leading The Charge Against The GOP Health Plan, Rep. Mark Meadows Is Right At Home

3:37pm March 20, 2017

by Phil Galewitz

Republican Rep. Mark Meadows enjoys strong support in his western North Carolina district as he leads conservative opposition to the GOP's health overhaul plan.

A confederacy of prison reform activists rallied at City Hall in New York City to demand that it close the long-controversial Rikers Island Corrections facility where, among others, Kalief Browder, died; critics maintain that the prison is unsafe and prol

National

Why Young People of Color Are Central To 'Raising The Age' Debates

4:01am March 20, 2017

by Gene Demby

The politics of raising the age in New York State are complicated: both liberals and conservatives broadly support raising the age in principle, but question the governor's proposal.

In Season Three: Episode Two- While Luis finds himself sinking further into servitude on the farm, Isaac tries to protect Coy from abusive conditions in the fields. Meanwhile, Jeanette begins to wonder if her family is down-playing a trailer fire, which k

National

"American Crime" Takes On Farming And Illegal Immigration With An Unsparing Lens

2:30pm March 12, 2017

by Manuel Betancourt

For producers John Ridley and Michael J. McDonald, the decision to set this season, which tackles immigration and labor, in North Carolina was both creatively and politically significant.

Howard University graduates celebrate at commencement in May 2016.

HBCUs Graduate More Poor Black Students Than White Colleges

5:08am March 01, 2017

by Nick Chiles

Roughly half of HBCUs have a freshman class where three-quarters of the students are from low-income backgrounds, while just 1 percent of non-HBCUs serve as high a percentage of low-income students.

The billboard behind the controversy sits off of Business 40 Westbound outside of Winston-Salem, N.C.

National

Billboard About Gender Roles Sparks Debate, Protest In North Carolina

4:33pm February 28, 2017

by Bethany Chafin

"Real men provide. Real women appreciate it," is the message displayed on a new billboard along the highway near Winston-Salem. It wasn't received well by some in the community.

Local Mosques Open Their Doors To Community

8:54am February 25, 2017

by Keri Brown

Muslim groups in Forsyth County opened their mosques to the public on Friday, just over a week after another meeting in Kernersville, North Carolina, where conservative activists focused on wh

Rowan County coyote is caught in a camera trap

Science

Catch A Critter On Candid Camera - For Science!

1:01pm February 24, 2017

by Shawn Fitzmaurice

North Carolina Candid Critters is on a mission to fill in the gaps in our wildlife knowledge. Strap on your science sealbelt, because they want your help!

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