Colin Campbell
@raleighreporter.bsky.social
Capitol Bureau Chief at @wunc.org, covering North Carolina politics
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The State Board of Elections has hired new top staff members who have previously worked for Republican elected officials: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
NC State Board of Elections hires new staff with ties to Republicans
The State Board of Elections has hired new top staff members who have previously worked for Republican elected officials. The hiring moves come after the legislature moved the agency into the state au...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The State Board of Elections has hired new top staff members who have previously worked for Republican elected officials: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
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UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
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After faculty raise concerns, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor says university will not sign Trump's higher ed compact
Lee Roberts called the "preferential treatment" proposal a clear infringement on academic freedom.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
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Lovely fall weekend in the mountains around Stuart, VA...we even stumbled upon their Veterans Day parade
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Lovely fall weekend in the mountains around Stuart, VA...we even stumbled upon their Veterans Day parade
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A newly formed political action committee plans to spend millions of dollars to attack Senate leader Phil Berger's Republican opponent in next year's primary.
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Outside groups spending big on NC Sen. Phil Berger's primary race
A newly formed political action committee plans to spend millions of dollars to attack Senate leader Phil Berger's Republican opponent in next year's primary.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A newly formed political action committee plans to spend millions of dollars to attack Senate leader Phil Berger's Republican opponent in next year's primary.
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Interesting item from @raleighreporter.bsky.social's weekly newsletter* about a new PAC, "NC True Conservatives", that supports Senator Berger in his primary campaign against Sam Page.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Interesting item from @raleighreporter.bsky.social's weekly newsletter* about a new PAC, "NC True Conservatives", that supports Senator Berger in his primary campaign against Sam Page.
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A community member proposed a Charlie Kirk mural to honor the slain conservative activist. It also sparked a counter-petition.
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Elizabeth City Mayor says there’s no plan for a Charlie Kirk mural
A community member proposed a Charlie Kirk mural to honor the slain conservative activist. It also sparked a counter-petition.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A community member proposed a Charlie Kirk mural to honor the slain conservative activist. It also sparked a counter-petition.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
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Did this election have a single voter, who showed up and wrote in their own name, and then won because literally no one else participated? #ncpol
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Did this election have a single voter, who showed up and wrote in their own name, and then won because literally no one else participated? #ncpol
For businesses with fewer than 50 employees, it's hard to afford health insurance and many don't offer it. A new program, set up by the N.C. Chamber with legislation from the #ncga, aims to fix that: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
New NC program will help small businesses offer employee health insurance
Starting this month, small businesses in North Carolina will have a new option to provide health insurance to their employees. The Carolina HealthWorks program launched this week following a change th...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
For businesses with fewer than 50 employees, it's hard to afford health insurance and many don't offer it. A new program, set up by the N.C. Chamber with legislation from the #ncga, aims to fix that: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
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2025 Wake elections: A rough night for most incumbent mayors. TJ Cawley of Morrisville was the lone incumbent Wake County mayor to win Tuesday. Mayors lost in Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Wake Forest & Zebulon. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #wakepol
2025 Wake elections: A rough night for most incumbent mayors
Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley was the lone incumbent mayor on the ballot Tuesday to retain his seat.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
2025 Wake elections: A rough night for most incumbent mayors. TJ Cawley of Morrisville was the lone incumbent Wake County mayor to win Tuesday. Mayors lost in Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Wake Forest & Zebulon. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #wakepol
If you're starting a news organization with sought-after journalism grant funding, please don't just duplicate the stories that multiple other news outlets are already doing.
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
If you're starting a news organization with sought-after journalism grant funding, please don't just duplicate the stories that multiple other news outlets are already doing.
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For the first time in years, more child care programs in North Carolina closed than opened this August.
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This fall, NC had a net loss of child care providers. The state budget delay is one factor
For the first time in years, more child care programs in North Carolina closed than opened this August.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
For the first time in years, more child care programs in North Carolina closed than opened this August.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
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Happy Municipal Election Day, #ncpol! Polls in places holding elections are open from now until 7:30 p.m.
Details on how to find a sample ballot, and on some Triangle races to watch: www.wunc.org/tags/triangl...
Details on how to find a sample ballot, and on some Triangle races to watch: www.wunc.org/tags/triangl...
Triangle Elections 2025
Voters in more than 500 municipalities in North Carolina will go to the polls this fall to choose mayors and city council members. These are important elections, as city leaders make crucial decisions...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Happy Municipal Election Day, #ncpol! Polls in places holding elections are open from now until 7:30 p.m.
Details on how to find a sample ballot, and on some Triangle races to watch: www.wunc.org/tags/triangl...
Details on how to find a sample ballot, and on some Triangle races to watch: www.wunc.org/tags/triangl...
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Why you should vote in municipal elections?
In 2019, 88 #ncpol elections were decided by 5 or fewer votes--67 in 2021 and 57 in 2023!
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In 2019, 88 #ncpol elections were decided by 5 or fewer votes--67 in 2021 and 57 in 2023!
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November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Why you should vote in municipal elections?
In 2019, 88 #ncpol elections were decided by 5 or fewer votes--67 in 2021 and 57 in 2023!
(1/3)
In 2019, 88 #ncpol elections were decided by 5 or fewer votes--67 in 2021 and 57 in 2023!
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Other states like Virginia are using state funding to maintain SNAP for the short term at normal payment levels. But as I reported last week, neither the #ncga or @ncgovernor.bsky.social have suggested doing that here: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
Update: The Agriculture Department just told the court it will use its entire emergency fund over the next month to make 50% payments to every SNAP recipient.
My office is still reviewing the order to see what else we can do to help, but we all need to give extra support our local food pantries.
My office is still reviewing the order to see what else we can do to help, but we all need to give extra support our local food pantries.
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Other states like Virginia are using state funding to maintain SNAP for the short term at normal payment levels. But as I reported last week, neither the #ncga or @ncgovernor.bsky.social have suggested doing that here: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
With Rep. Cecil Brockman now officially resigned from the #ncga, here's how Democrats will pick his replacement -- and who's already raising their hand for the appointment: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
After Rep. Cecil Brockman resigned, Guilford Democrats will choose his replacement
Democratic Party leaders in Guilford County will meet next week to select a replacement for Rep. Cecil Brockman. The House seat representing the High Point area is vacant after Brockman resigned Frida...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
With Rep. Cecil Brockman now officially resigned from the #ncga, here's how Democrats will pick his replacement -- and who's already raising their hand for the appointment: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
Neighborhood MVP is the house that had full size candy bars for the kids, and Jello shots with gummy fingers in them for the adults.
November 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Neighborhood MVP is the house that had full size candy bars for the kids, and Jello shots with gummy fingers in them for the adults.
#ncga House Speaker Destin Hall has formed a bipartisan committee that could begin the process of removing Rep. Cecil Brockman from office: files.constantcontact.com/aefdce84701/... #ncpol
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#ncga House Speaker Destin Hall has formed a bipartisan committee that could begin the process of removing Rep. Cecil Brockman from office: files.constantcontact.com/aefdce84701/... #ncpol
Happy Halloween! Here's a story I did in 2017 on an allegedly haunted bed at the @ncgovernor.bsky.social's mansion: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
‘Of course Mom puts the dead guy’s bed in my room.’ Is NC governor’s mansion haunted?
The bed at the center of a decades-old ghost story has returned to the North Carolina governor’s mansion under Gov. Roy Cooper.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Happy Halloween! Here's a story I did in 2017 on an allegedly haunted bed at the @ncgovernor.bsky.social's mansion: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
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Some of the lowest paid school staff rely on food benefits to feed their families — and that includes the workers who serve students their lunch.
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Federal halt to SNAP hits school staff, including those who serve your child's lunch
WUNC's series "From Politics to Paychecks" explores how political decisions are affecting NC educators' finances and families. Some of the lowest paid school staff rely on food benefits to feed their ...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Some of the lowest paid school staff rely on food benefits to feed their families — and that includes the workers who serve students their lunch.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
www.wunc.org/education/20...
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Paleontologists in North Carolina say they have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have evidence that a tyrannosaur species coexisted with T. rex, a speedy and agile creature called Nanotyrannus.
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NC Paleontologists make groundbreaking discovery about Nanotyrannus dinosaur
Paleontologists in North Carolina say they have evidence that a tyrannosaur species coexisted with T. rex, a speedy and agile creature called Nanotyrannus. "This fossil doesn't just settle the debate....
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October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Paleontologists in North Carolina say they have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have evidence that a tyrannosaur species coexisted with T. rex, a speedy and agile creature called Nanotyrannus.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
NC's DMV plans to fast-track four new offices to reduce waits
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
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NC House bill would allow fewer trips to the DMV
State lawmakers are trying to address long lines at the Division of Motor Vehicles by making it easier to renew driver's licenses online.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
NC's DMV plans to fast-track four new offices to reduce waits
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga