Old North State Politics Blog
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Old North State Politics blog is devoted to covering North Carolina politics, but also US politics and a smattering of whatever the contributors feel like writing about. Find the blog at: https://www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/
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New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & @today.yougov.com October survey of 1,000 North Carolinians finds:
Trump's disapproval at 52%, while his approval is at 44%
50% are pessimistic about the future of the US, while 1/3 are optimistic
Read more at:
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
Trump's disapproval at 52%, while his approval is at 44%
50% are pessimistic about the future of the US, while 1/3 are optimistic
Read more at:
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & @today.yougov.com October survey of 1,000 North Carolinians finds:
Trump's disapproval at 52%, while his approval is at 44%
50% are pessimistic about the future of the US, while 1/3 are optimistic
Read more at:
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
Trump's disapproval at 52%, while his approval is at 44%
50% are pessimistic about the future of the US, while 1/3 are optimistic
Read more at:
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
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It's (Municipal) Election Day in NC, by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social
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It's (Municipal) Election Day in NC.
Here's What's Happening & Why You Should Care
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November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It's (Municipal) Election Day in NC, by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social
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Get the latest in #ncpol from yesterday's @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks with @reubenjones1.bsky.social @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social & @bowtiedpete.bsky.social
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
DC Roundup: Gerrymandering, federal shutdown and NC Senate race
The government shutdown rolls on and it is impacting North Carolina. The Senate is in session, but the House has been out for weeks. We’ll catch up on what has been happening and not happening on Capi...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Get the latest in #ncpol from yesterday's @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks with @reubenjones1.bsky.social @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social & @bowtiedpete.bsky.social
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
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Join @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social with former NC Court of Appeals judge @lucyinman.bsky.social on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks about the recent @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov survey on the NC state constitution.
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
How well do North Carolinians know the state's constitution?
On this Charlotte Talks, we talk about our state constitution. Fewer than 1 in 10 North Carolinians say they are familiar with what our constitution outlines. One in 5 admits they are not at all famil...
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September 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Join @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social with former NC Court of Appeals judge @lucyinman.bsky.social on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks about the recent @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov survey on the NC state constitution.
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
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September 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Despite Limited Knowledge, North Carolinians Show Strong Views on Reforms to State Constitution
"North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues"
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
"North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues"
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
YouGov #15
Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...
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September 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Despite Limited Knowledge, North Carolinians Show Strong Views on Reforms to State Constitution
"North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues"
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
"North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues"
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
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New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & YouGov Survey:
North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
YouGov #14
Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & YouGov Survey:
North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
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Join us tonight for a discussion on the U.S. & N.C. Constitutions with a former chief justice and associate justice of the NC Supreme Court & a @catawbacollege.bsky.social professor of politics and learn about what NCians think about their constitutions
#ncpol
catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ncpol
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Catawba College's Constitution Day Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Catawba College’s Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service and the Corriher-Linn-Black Library invite you to celebrate U.S. Constitution Day along with the 100th anniversary of the library’...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Join us tonight for a discussion on the U.S. & N.C. Constitutions with a former chief justice and associate justice of the NC Supreme Court & a @catawbacollege.bsky.social professor of politics and learn about what NCians think about their constitutions
#ncpol
catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ncpol
catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Today we celebrate the U.S. Constitution—the foundation of our democracy & the nation's guiding framework.
We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy.
#ncpol
We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy.
#ncpol
September 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today we celebrate the U.S. Constitution—the foundation of our democracy & the nation's guiding framework.
We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy.
#ncpol
We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy.
#ncpol
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Just when you thought your evening was safe from further #nc11 updates, another Dem entered the race (or at least filed w/ the FEC)--Dr. Richard Hudspeth.
For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Just when you thought your evening was safe from further #nc11 updates, another Dem entered the race (or at least filed w/ the FEC)--Dr. Richard Hudspeth.
For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
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Latest @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians and major politicians' approval and disapproval ratings.
Find out more at: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
Find out more at: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Latest @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians and major politicians' approval and disapproval ratings.
Find out more at: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
Find out more at: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
#ncpol
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On Sept. 17, @catawbacollege.bsky.social celebrates Constitution Day
featuring former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley & N.C. Associate Justice Bob Orr
Limited in-person seating on campus: www.catawba.edu/events/?trum...
The event will be on Zoom: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ncpol
featuring former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley & N.C. Associate Justice Bob Orr
Limited in-person seating on campus: www.catawba.edu/events/?trum...
The event will be on Zoom: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ncpol
August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On Sept. 17, @catawbacollege.bsky.social celebrates Constitution Day
featuring former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley & N.C. Associate Justice Bob Orr
Limited in-person seating on campus: www.catawba.edu/events/?trum...
The event will be on Zoom: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ncpol
featuring former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley & N.C. Associate Justice Bob Orr
Limited in-person seating on campus: www.catawba.edu/events/?trum...
The event will be on Zoom: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ncpol
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New @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Poll of North Carolina:
Trump Approval: 45%
Disapproval: 54%
Stein Approval: 58%
Disapproval: 30%
Cooper App: 55%
Disapp: 38%
Whatley App: 30%
Disapp: 35%
Never heard of: 35%
8/11-18 of 1K NCians with MOE =/- 3.83%
#ncpol
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
Trump Approval: 45%
Disapproval: 54%
Stein Approval: 58%
Disapproval: 30%
Cooper App: 55%
Disapp: 38%
Whatley App: 30%
Disapp: 35%
Never heard of: 35%
8/11-18 of 1K NCians with MOE =/- 3.83%
#ncpol
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
YouGov #12
Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Poll of North Carolina:
Trump Approval: 45%
Disapproval: 54%
Stein Approval: 58%
Disapproval: 30%
Cooper App: 55%
Disapp: 38%
Whatley App: 30%
Disapp: 35%
Never heard of: 35%
8/11-18 of 1K NCians with MOE =/- 3.83%
#ncpol
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
Trump Approval: 45%
Disapproval: 54%
Stein Approval: 58%
Disapproval: 30%
Cooper App: 55%
Disapp: 38%
Whatley App: 30%
Disapp: 35%
Never heard of: 35%
8/11-18 of 1K NCians with MOE =/- 3.83%
#ncpol
www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
A Napoleonic moment in American Politics?
Back in February, Trump posted a famous line from the French emperor.
Today, Trump said "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator."
NC public opinion weighed in on the issue back in March 2025:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/a-na...
Back in February, Trump posted a famous line from the French emperor.
Today, Trump said "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator."
NC public opinion weighed in on the issue back in March 2025:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/a-na...
A Napoleonic moment in American Politics?
By Michael Bitzer Of course, it can’t be a Monday morning without another crashing headline to start the week in politics. And this one gave...
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August 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A Napoleonic moment in American Politics?
Back in February, Trump posted a famous line from the French emperor.
Today, Trump said "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator."
NC public opinion weighed in on the issue back in March 2025:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/a-na...
Back in February, Trump posted a famous line from the French emperor.
Today, Trump said "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator."
NC public opinion weighed in on the issue back in March 2025:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/a-na...
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@bowtiepolitics.bsky.social joins others on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks to discuss the race to redistrict and the national implications of gerrymandering and where NC fits.
Listen at 9 at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
Listen at 9 at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
The race to redistrict: The national implications of gerrymandering and where NC fits
Texas plans to redistrict to help Republicans retain control of the House in the midterm elections. That effort is being met by similar moves in Democrat-controlled states. North Carolina is no strang...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
@bowtiepolitics.bsky.social joins others on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks to discuss the race to redistrict and the national implications of gerrymandering and where NC fits.
Listen at 9 at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
Listen at 9 at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
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Read up on our latest newsletter from the Center for N.C. Politics & Public Service at:
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(and subscribe there!)
#ncpol
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(and subscribe there!)
#ncpol
Mail-In Voting: Trust in N.C. vs. Doubt in D.C.
Email from Reserve Your Spot for an Insightful Constitution Day. Dear interested parties for the Center for N.C. Politics & Public Service, A few things that you may find of interest: What is the ro
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August 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Read up on our latest newsletter from the Center for N.C. Politics & Public Service at:
myemail.constantcontact.com/Mail-In-Voti...
(and subscribe there!)
#ncpol
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(and subscribe there!)
#ncpol
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Trump Calls Mail Voting Unsafe.
Actual Data & Opinion Shows North Carolinians Think Otherwise.
New @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social post by @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/ncia...
#ncpol
Actual Data & Opinion Shows North Carolinians Think Otherwise.
New @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social post by @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/ncia...
#ncpol
Trump Calls Mail Voting Unsafe. Actual Data & Opinion Shows North Carolinians Think Otherwise.
By Michael Bitzer Just when you think it will be a quiet Monday morning before the start of classes in forty-eight hours, the President of t...
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August 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Trump Calls Mail Voting Unsafe.
Actual Data & Opinion Shows North Carolinians Think Otherwise.
New @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social post by @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/ncia...
#ncpol
Actual Data & Opinion Shows North Carolinians Think Otherwise.
New @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social post by @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/ncia...
#ncpol
@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social & @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social join @timboyumnews.bsky.social to discuss the latest in the Redistricting Wars across the country.
youtu.be/WHz5vmD7GI8?...
#ncpol
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#ncpol
Drs. Bitzer & Cooper on Redistricting
YouTube video by Center for NC Politics & Public Service
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August 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social & @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social join @timboyumnews.bsky.social to discuss the latest in the Redistricting Wars across the country.
youtu.be/WHz5vmD7GI8?...
#ncpol
youtu.be/WHz5vmD7GI8?...
#ncpol
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With candidate announcement (& withdrawal) season upon us, it's worth thinking through what makes someone a candidate.
As I argue in this @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
post, the answer is more complicated than you might think:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
As I argue in this @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
post, the answer is more complicated than you might think:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
August 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
With candidate announcement (& withdrawal) season upon us, it's worth thinking through what makes someone a candidate.
As I argue in this @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
post, the answer is more complicated than you might think:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
As I argue in this @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social
post, the answer is more complicated than you might think:
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...
#ncpol
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With news regarding President Trump's investigations of political opponents, the Catawba-YouGov Poll from June 2025 asked 1,000 North Carolinians what their level of importance was to the principles regarding investigations of political opponents.
More info at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
More info at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
August 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
With news regarding President Trump's investigations of political opponents, the Catawba-YouGov Poll from June 2025 asked 1,000 North Carolinians what their level of importance was to the principles regarding investigations of political opponents.
More info at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
More info at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
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Aug 8 Registration Repair Project Update:
🗳1,132 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️ 4 added yesterday
🗳️ 87,546 people remain
oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph & the basics daily. Full analysis 1/week
#ncpol#electionadministration
🗳1,132 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️ 4 added yesterday
🗳️ 87,546 people remain
oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph & the basics daily. Full analysis 1/week
#ncpol#electionadministration
August 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Aug 8 Registration Repair Project Update:
🗳1,132 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️ 4 added yesterday
🗳️ 87,546 people remain
oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph & the basics daily. Full analysis 1/week
#ncpol#electionadministration
🗳1,132 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️ 4 added yesterday
🗳️ 87,546 people remain
oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph & the basics daily. Full analysis 1/week
#ncpol#electionadministration
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Aug 7 Registration Repair Project (RRP) Update:
🗳️703 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️2 voters added to the RRP
Full analysis: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph ⤵️ & the basics daily ⬆️ & update the full report once/week
#ncpol #electionadministration
🗳️703 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️2 voters added to the RRP
Full analysis: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph ⤵️ & the basics daily ⬆️ & update the full report once/week
#ncpol #electionadministration
August 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Aug 7 Registration Repair Project (RRP) Update:
🗳️703 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️2 voters added to the RRP
Full analysis: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph ⤵️ & the basics daily ⬆️ & update the full report once/week
#ncpol #electionadministration
🗳️703 people cured from yesterday's RRP
🗳️2 voters added to the RRP
Full analysis: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...
*I will update this graph ⤵️ & the basics daily ⬆️ & update the full report once/week
#ncpol #electionadministration
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Redistricting is back in the news, and the June 2025 Catawba-YouGov Poll asked 1,000 North Carolinians what their level of importance was to “The way electoral districts are drawn doesn't consistently favor one political party over the other."
Find out more at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
Find out more at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
August 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Redistricting is back in the news, and the June 2025 Catawba-YouGov Poll asked 1,000 North Carolinians what their level of importance was to “The way electoral districts are drawn doesn't consistently favor one political party over the other."
Find out more at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
Find out more at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...
#ncpol
This blog is associated with the @ncpolitics.bsky.social (catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...) and generally focused on #ncpol
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Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...
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August 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This blog is associated with the @ncpolitics.bsky.social (catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...) and generally focused on #ncpol