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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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The Durham Athletic Park, which turns 100 next year, was home to the Durham Bulls for decades and featured in the 1988 film "Bull Durham."
The Durham City Council recently asked city staff to come up with a plan to preserve the DAP.
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The Durham City Council recently asked city staff to come up with a plan to preserve the DAP.
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What’s next for the DAP? Durham leaders consider the future of the historic ballpark
The Durham Athletic Park, which turns 100 next year, was home to the Durham Bulls for decades and featured in the 1988 film "Bull Durham." The park now hosts youth baseball, occasional concerts, and c...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Durham Athletic Park, which turns 100 next year, was home to the Durham Bulls for decades and featured in the 1988 film "Bull Durham."
The Durham City Council recently asked city staff to come up with a plan to preserve the DAP.
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The Durham City Council recently asked city staff to come up with a plan to preserve the DAP.
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The challenge to the court's 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
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Supreme Court declines to revisit gay marriage decision
The challenge to the court's 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a const...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The challenge to the court's 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
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As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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A legal battle linked to the U.S. government shutdown has cast doubt over whether states can — or should — provide the benefits.
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States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments
States are facing uncertainty about providing full monthly benefits for a federal food program serving 42 million Americans. A legal battle linked to the U.S. government shutdown has cast doubt over w...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A legal battle linked to the U.S. government shutdown has cast doubt over whether states can — or should — provide the benefits.
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WFAE reports: An anonymous post encouraged teachers statewide to call out of work sick Friday and Monday to protest low school funding and the lack of a state budget, which has left teachers without raises even as state health insurance premiums rise.
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No signs of mass callouts Friday and Monday, but some teachers speak out after calls for action
An anonymous post encouraged teachers statewide to call out of work sick Friday and Monday to protest low school funding and the lack of a state budget, which has left teachers without raises even as ...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
WFAE reports: An anonymous post encouraged teachers statewide to call out of work sick Friday and Monday to protest low school funding and the lack of a state budget, which has left teachers without raises even as state health insurance premiums rise.
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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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WFAE reports: Charlotte Douglas International Airport and American Airlines are warning travelers that flight cancelations have begun at CLT, as the airport implements the FAA's flight reduction order Friday.
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Flight cancellations start at Charlotte's airport, as FAA cuts schedule
Charlotte Douglas International Airport and American Airlines are warning travelers that flight cancelations have begun at CLT, as the airport implements the FAA's flight reduction order Friday.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
WFAE reports: Charlotte Douglas International Airport and American Airlines are warning travelers that flight cancelations have begun at CLT, as the airport implements the FAA's flight reduction order Friday.
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The Roberts Academy at Elon University will open next fall to exclusively teach children with dyslexia and serve as a training ground for future teachers.
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Elon University to open private school for children with dyslexia and new research center
The Roberts Academy at Elon University will open next fall to exclusively teach children with dyslexia and serve as a training ground for future teachers.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Roberts Academy at Elon University will open next fall to exclusively teach children with dyslexia and serve as a training ground for future teachers.
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Diaper Bank of NC is a nonprofit that serves residents in need across the state. The organization has received requests for products like formula for babies, including diapers due to recent furloughs and layoffs from the federal government.
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Durham-based Diaper Bank sees huge surge in requests amid federal government shutdown
Diaper Bank of NC is a nonprofit that serves residents in need across the state. The organization has received requests for products like formula for babies, including diapers due to recent furloughs ...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Diaper Bank of NC is a nonprofit that serves residents in need across the state. The organization has received requests for products like formula for babies, including diapers due to recent furloughs and layoffs from the federal government.
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The General Assembly provided $500 million to the program this summer. DHHS says it needs $319 million more.
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Stein again calls for legislative Republicans to provide additional Medicaid funds
The General Assembly provided $500 million to the program this summer. DHHS says it needs $319 million more.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The General Assembly provided $500 million to the program this summer. DHHS says it needs $319 million more.
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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.
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From Open Campus: One year after Hurricane Helene, a North Carolina community college is still navigating its role not just in education, but in recovery.
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When a Rural College Becomes a Lifeline
One year after Hurricane Helene, a North Carolina community college is still navigating its role not just in education, but in recovery.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
From Open Campus: One year after Hurricane Helene, a North Carolina community college is still navigating its role not just in education, but in recovery.
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Pumpkins in landfills break down and emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas. There are several places in the Triangle to drop off your pumpkins.
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Halloween is over. Here’s how to compost your pumpkins
Pumpkins in landfills break down and emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas. There are several places in the Triangle to drop off your pumpkins.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Pumpkins in landfills break down and emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas. There are several places in the Triangle to drop off your pumpkins.
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From WFAE: A clean energy group is claiming that a Duke Energy program would fool customers into buying clean energy credits that don’t actually generate new clean energy.
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Clean energy group appeals state regulators' decision to approve controversial Duke Energy program
A clean energy group is claiming that a Duke Energy program would fool customers into buying clean energy credits that don’t actually generate new clean energy.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
From WFAE: A clean energy group is claiming that a Duke Energy program would fool customers into buying clean energy credits that don’t actually generate new clean energy.
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Fungus among us: new book explores the human connections of fungi. Plus, an analysis of Durham election results.
What happened in the municipal elections? We get morning after analysis on races in Durham – and turn our ears to Greensboro, Fayetteville, and a referendum in Charlotte. Plus, a new book on fungi, an...
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ICYMI: @aravensgrace.bsky.social was on @wunc.org Due South talking about fungi and her new book FEARLESS, SLEEPLESS, DEATHLESS: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival
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WFDD reports: More than 2,500 children have lost their Head Start programs in the state amid the shutdown so far.
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NC Head Start closures leave working parents 'scrambling' to find child care
More than 2,500 children have lost their Head Start programs in the state amid the shutdown so far.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
WFDD reports: More than 2,500 children have lost their Head Start programs in the state amid the shutdown so far.
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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 the legislature made to insurance regulations last year.
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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 6:32 PM
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 the legislature made to insurance regulations last year.
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Two new recently published studies highlight the pervasiveness of PFAS. One study found PFAS in sea foam along the North Carolina coast. Another found PFAS in the blood of some Wilmington residents.
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Two new studies find PFAS in sea foam and Wilmington residents’ blood
Two new recently published studies highlight the pervasiveness of PFAS. One study found PFAS in sea foam along the North Carolina coast. Another found PFAS in the blood of some Wilmington residents.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Two new recently published studies highlight the pervasiveness of PFAS. One study found PFAS in sea foam along the North Carolina coast. Another found PFAS in the blood of some Wilmington residents.
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WFAE reports: Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday voted yes on an increase in the sales tax to fund a nearly $20 billion transportation plan that area leaders have spent more than five years working to win approval for.
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In a historic vote, Mecklenburg transit and transportation sales tax wins approval
Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday voted yes on an increase in the sales tax to fund a nearly $20 billion transportation plan that area leaders have spent more than five years working to win approva...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
WFAE reports: Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday voted yes on an increase in the sales tax to fund a nearly $20 billion transportation plan that area leaders have spent more than five years working to win approval for.
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From Carolina Public Press: Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2025.
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High turnout for NC municipal elections as voters make themselves heard
Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2025.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
From Carolina Public Press: Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2025.
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Towns across North Carolina held local elections on Tuesday. In several races in the Triangle, challengers defeated incumbents, injecting new blood into the governance of those towns. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
Election results for Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wendell, and other Triangle area towns
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November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Towns across North Carolina held local elections on Tuesday. In several races in the Triangle, challengers defeated incumbents, injecting new blood into the governance of those towns. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
The Raleigh-based rapper and Kooley High member Tab One embraces the art of running on his latest record.
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Raleigh rapper Tab One embraces the art of running on his latest record
The Raleigh-based rapper and Kooley High member Tab One embraces the art of running on his latest record.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Raleigh-based rapper and Kooley High member Tab One embraces the art of running on his latest record.
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners spent much of its Monday night meeting discussing the impacts of the federal government shutdown.
About 100,000 Wake County residents receive SNAP and WIC nutrition benefits.
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About 100,000 Wake County residents receive SNAP and WIC nutrition benefits.
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As the shutdown drags on, Wake County tries to soften the blow for vulnerable residents
About 100,000 Wake County residents receive SNAP and WIC nutrition benefits.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Wake County Board of Commissioners spent much of its Monday night meeting discussing the impacts of the federal government shutdown.
About 100,000 Wake County residents receive SNAP and WIC nutrition benefits.
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About 100,000 Wake County residents receive SNAP and WIC nutrition benefits.
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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.
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