Clayton Henkel
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Producer/Deputy Editor NC Newsline
Two NC children die from firearms each week. State agency wants consistent funding to combat that. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/13/t...
Two NC children die from firearms each week. State agency wants consistent funding to combat that. • NC Newsline
NC S.A.F.E. campaign wants lawmakers to earmark $2.26 million in recurring funds to keep its gun safety messaging front and center.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Two NC children die from firearms each week. State agency wants consistent funding to combat that. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/13/t...
Bishop William J. Barber II choked back emotion as he reflected on Wednesday’s untimely death of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old mother who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/09/n...
NC Bishop Barber condemns shooting by ICE agent, promotes Selma-like march for justice • NC Newsline
NC Bishop Barber condemns shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent; promotes 'This is Our Selma' march for justice from Wilson to Raleigh
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January 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Bishop William J. Barber II choked back emotion as he reflected on Wednesday’s untimely death of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old mother who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/09/n...
2026 starts with thousands of jobs absorbed by artificial intelligence. NC academics and job seekers look for an edge: ncnewsline.com/2026/01/08/a... @ncnewsline.com
As AI gains ground, NC academics and job seekers look for an edge • NC Newsline
2026 starts with thousands of jobs absorbed by artificial intelligence. North Carolina academics and job seekers wonder how to improve employability in an AI world.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
2026 starts with thousands of jobs absorbed by artificial intelligence. NC academics and job seekers look for an edge: ncnewsline.com/2026/01/08/a... @ncnewsline.com
Gov. Josh Stein plans to appeal the decision ncnewsline.com/2026/01/07/a...
Appeals Court sides with NC General Assembly in latest lawsuit over appointment powers • NC Newsline
The NC Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the General Assembly over Governor Josh Stein in a challenge involving judicial appointments and a restructuring of the state's Utilities Commission.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Gov. Josh Stein plans to appeal the decision ncnewsline.com/2026/01/07/a...
NC Justice Anita Earls reveals breast cancer diagnosis, will continue reelection campaign ncnewsline.com/2026/01/06/j... #ncpol
NC Justice Anita Earls reveals breast cancer diagnosis, will continue reelection campaign • NC Newsline
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls shared the news Tuesday afternoon that she was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
NC Justice Anita Earls reveals breast cancer diagnosis, will continue reelection campaign ncnewsline.com/2026/01/06/j... #ncpol
"Choose courage over convenience. Choose children over ideology.” • NC Newsline share.google/i4jCHfSplpkg... #ncpol
North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session • NC Newsline
North Carolina faith leaders gathered at the General Assembly Monday to advocate for policies that they believe will improve the lives of all North Carolinians in the new year.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
"Choose courage over convenience. Choose children over ideology.” • NC Newsline share.google/i4jCHfSplpkg... #ncpol
Davis joins NC Republicans in praising raid in Venezuela; Ross questions constitutionality of action share.google/TJNqgsaT3Scj...
Davis joins NC Republicans in praising raid in Venezuela; Ross questions constitutionality of action • NC Newsline
Saturday's news that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and will run the country during a transition is being met with mixed emotion by North Carolina's elected officia...
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January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Davis joins NC Republicans in praising raid in Venezuela; Ross questions constitutionality of action share.google/TJNqgsaT3Scj...
Juveniles are more likely to be armed while committing a crime than in the past. Four years ago, just 4% of the juvenile crimes in North Carolina involved a firearm. Last year, it was almost 15%. ncnewsline.com/2025/12/12/a...
As more NC juveniles face charges, lawmakers confront the need for more resources • NC Newsline
North Carolina has seen an increase of over 14% in juvenile delinquency complaints between 2022 and 2024. That represents more than 40,000 complaints against 14,189 juveniles this past year.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Juveniles are more likely to be armed while committing a crime than in the past. Four years ago, just 4% of the juvenile crimes in North Carolina involved a firearm. Last year, it was almost 15%. ncnewsline.com/2025/12/12/a...
Amid North Carolina’s business boom, new report highlights water infrastructure worries ncnewsline.com/2025/11/27/a...
Amid North Carolina’s business boom, new report highlights water infrastructure worries • NC Newsline
Governor Josh Stein and the NC Department of Commerce recently celebrated seven new economic development projects, bringing the total number of new jobs created in North Carolina this year to nearly 3...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Amid North Carolina’s business boom, new report highlights water infrastructure worries ncnewsline.com/2025/11/27/a...
Immigrant advocates say ‘credible reports’ point to new ICE operation in Raleigh ncnewsline.com/2025/11/30/i...
Immigrant advocates say 'credible reports' point to new ICE operation in Raleigh • NC Newsline
Siembra NC warns that it has received multiple credible reports indicating that ICE is deploying more agents to the Raleigh area in December for a monthlong operation.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Immigrant advocates say ‘credible reports’ point to new ICE operation in Raleigh ncnewsline.com/2025/11/30/i...
Bishop William Barber and NC clergy condemn health care cuts, urge legislators to return to Raleigh ncnewsline.com/2025/11/24/b...
Bishop William Barber and NC clergy condemn health care cuts, urge legislators to return to Raleigh • NC Newsline
Bishop William Barber, North Carolina faith leaders and dozens of activists gathered at the NC General Assembly Monday to symbolically eulogize the thousands of people that they believe will die as a ...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Bishop William Barber and NC clergy condemn health care cuts, urge legislators to return to Raleigh ncnewsline.com/2025/11/24/b...
The Wake County Public School System released data Wednesday showing how student enrollment has been affected by the federal immigration crackdown that began in the Triangle Tuesday. Some parents are worried about lasting trauma. ncnewsline.com/2025/11/19/a...
As immigration raids descend on Triangle, focus turns to protecting children from trauma • NC Newsline
While no immigration enforcement activities were reported at any of its campuses, WCPSS recorded a 67% jump in absences on Nov. 18.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Wake County Public School System released data Wednesday showing how student enrollment has been affected by the federal immigration crackdown that began in the Triangle Tuesday. Some parents are worried about lasting trauma. ncnewsline.com/2025/11/19/a...
Federal immigration raids in Raleigh impact one of the city’s largest projects ncnewsline.com/2025/11/18/f...
Federal immigration raids in Raleigh impact one of the city's largest projects • NC Newsline
Construction on Raleigh's new City Hall was at a standstill Tuesday morning, hours after word of the immigration raids spread.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Federal immigration raids in Raleigh impact one of the city’s largest projects ncnewsline.com/2025/11/18/f...
As dozens of arrests occur in Charlotte, dozens of immigrant and allies protest in Raleigh ncnewsline.com/briefs/as-do...
As dozens of arrests occur in Charlotte, dozens of immigrant and allies protest in Raleigh • NC Newsline
Immigrants and immigrant allies gathered in downtown Raleigh Sunday afternoon to protest the Border Patrol’s deployment to Charlotte.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As dozens of arrests occur in Charlotte, dozens of immigrant and allies protest in Raleigh ncnewsline.com/briefs/as-do...
NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go...
NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte • NC Newsline
The veteran Democratic congresswoman said she has heard from numerous constituents worried about how immigration enforcement will unfold in the Queen City.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go...
UNC-Chapel Hill trustees narrowly approve in-state tuition hike following contentious debate ncnewsline.com/2025/11/13/u... #ncpol
UNC-Chapel Hill trustees narrowly approve in-state tuition hike following contentious debate • NC Newsline
UNC-Chapel Hill’s chief financial officer Nate Knuffman succeeded Thursday in gaining approval to increase in-state tuition, despite opposition by several politically powerful trustees.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
UNC-Chapel Hill trustees narrowly approve in-state tuition hike following contentious debate ncnewsline.com/2025/11/13/u... #ncpol
Chancellor Lee Roberts calls a proposed 3% tuition hike for in-state undergrads measured and reasonable. Trustees are divided whether its warranted, with one trustee saying he was concerned about an external perception that the state's flagship university was being wasteful with resources.
UNC-Chapel Hill trustees divided on proposal to hike in-state university tuition • NC Newsline
Trustees question whether undergraduate NC students should face a tuition and fee increases amid budget concerns.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Chancellor Lee Roberts calls a proposed 3% tuition hike for in-state undergrads measured and reasonable. Trustees are divided whether its warranted, with one trustee saying he was concerned about an external perception that the state's flagship university was being wasteful with resources.
A 15-minute wait time at the DMV? NC’s new DMV Commissioner believes it’s achievable ncnewsline.com/2025/11/06/a... #nc
A 15-minute wait time at the DMV? NC’s new DMV Commissioner believes it’s achievable • NC Newsline
Paul Tine celebrated his six-month anniversary as commissioner of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles Thursday with something his predecessor never received – praise from state legislators.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A 15-minute wait time at the DMV? NC’s new DMV Commissioner believes it’s achievable ncnewsline.com/2025/11/06/a... #nc
Meet the NC business owners hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs ncnewsline.com/2025/11/05/m... #ncpol
Meet the NC business owners hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs • NC Newsline
Small business owners and entrepreneurs opposed to President Donald Trump’s tariffs are closely watching whether the U.S. Supreme Court will allow or block Trump’s sweeping tariffs under the Internati...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Meet the NC business owners hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs ncnewsline.com/2025/11/05/m... #ncpol
“It is simply a gut punch that too many families simply can’t afford.”
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‘Will I go without insurance next year?’ North Carolinians face the possible loss of ACA tax credits • NC Newsline
As the federal government shutdown enters its sixth week, Democrats in Washington and Raleigh are urging Congressional Republicans to work with them to extend tax credits and keep the cost of plans of...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“It is simply a gut punch that too many families simply can’t afford.”
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Civil rights groups head to trial to challenge SB 747’s ‘undeliverable mail provision’ ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/c... #ncpol @ncnewsline.com
Civil rights groups head to trial to challenge SB 747’s ‘undeliverable mail provision’ • NC Newsline
The battle over an omnibus North Carolina elections law passed in 2023 returns to federal court next week. Civil rights groups say it impedes the rights of young people to register to vote and have th...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Civil rights groups head to trial to challenge SB 747’s ‘undeliverable mail provision’ ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/c... #ncpol @ncnewsline.com
“Distraught and pissed off”: Businesses, providers sound alarm over cracks in NC child care industry ncnewsline.com/2025/10/07/d... @ncnewsline.com #nc
"Distraught and pissed off": Businesses, providers sound alarm over cracks in NC child care industry • NC Newsline
Business owners and child care providers detail the crisis facing the child care industry in North Carolina
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October 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“Distraught and pissed off”: Businesses, providers sound alarm over cracks in NC child care industry ncnewsline.com/2025/10/07/d... @ncnewsline.com #nc
Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper tells @ncnewsline.com it’s going to be tough for Cawthorn to find success in Florida’s 19th congressional district.
“His past behavior and dalliances with the law are certain to be brought up in what was already a crowded primary field."
“His past behavior and dalliances with the law are certain to be brought up in what was already a crowded primary field."
Madison Cawthorn hopes the Sunshine State holds the key to his return to Congress • NC Newsline
Madison Cawthorn, 30, said he had been pondering a return to politics for some time, but the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk helped him make the decision.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper tells @ncnewsline.com it’s going to be tough for Cawthorn to find success in Florida’s 19th congressional district.
“His past behavior and dalliances with the law are certain to be brought up in what was already a crowded primary field."
“His past behavior and dalliances with the law are certain to be brought up in what was already a crowded primary field."
Flanked by state and local law enforcement in Southport, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina must have a greater integration between its criminal justice system and mental health care system.
Gov. Josh Stein calls for red flag law, says NC must fix 'broken' mental health care system • NC Newsline
Gov. Josh Stein calls for red flag laws, says NC must fix its 'broken' mental health care system after Southport shooting
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September 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Flanked by state and local law enforcement in Southport, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina must have a greater integration between its criminal justice system and mental health care system.
Senator Phil Berger denies endorsement from Trump is part of any possible redistricting deal - but new maps are still a possibility ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/n...
NC Senate President indicates Republicans could redraw congressional maps ahead of mid-terms • NC Newsline
NC Senate President Phil Berger said on social media that he would be open to North Carolina redrawing congressional district maps this year.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Senator Phil Berger denies endorsement from Trump is part of any possible redistricting deal - but new maps are still a possibility ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/n...