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State Treasurer Opposes Bill that Would Stop Clear Pricing Project

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives filed a bill during the last week of February to stop the State Health Plan’s board from continuing with a new initiative. The plan that was barred would have allocated $300 million for the State Health Plan itself and another $66 million for teachers, highway patrol and others in public service positions at the … Continue reading State Treasurer Opposes Bill that Would Stop Clear Pricing Project

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N.C. District Nine Under Investigation for Fraud

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer North Carolina’s 9th congressional district is currently undergoing an election fraud investigation surrounding the election of Republican Mark Harris. After Harris’ margin of victory fell into question, North Carolina judge Paul Ridgeway mandated that the results of the recent congressional election would go uncertified by the State Board of Elections until the allegations were cleared or confirmed. Senior Deputy Attorney General Amar … Continue reading N.C. District Nine Under Investigation for Fraud

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Winston-Salem Confederate Monument to be Removed

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The city of Winston- Salem is changing, and it’s starting at the corner of 4th Street and Liberty Street. Construction workers have been working at the site of a demolition that will grow to be a Hotel Indigo, which is a new age of boutique hotels. The old county courthouse. which changed ownership in 2014, is now a show-stopping apartment building. However, … Continue reading Winston-Salem Confederate Monument to be Removed

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A Description of the New Amendments for the North Carolina Constitution

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief With early voting already beginning in the state of North Carolina, voting has already begun on the six new amendments being proposed this year by the state government. Below is a list of which amendments you will be voting on this November, and the criticism that those amendments have faced thus far.   Hunting and fishing amendment: This amendment states that it … Continue reading A Description of the New Amendments for the North Carolina Constitution

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Sports

North Carolina Football Recap: Week Four

Dillon Overby Staff Writer Wake Forest kicked off this week of North Carolina football with a tough test against Notre Dame. Wake Forest was coming off of a loss to Boston College, and Notre Dame was coming off lackluster performances against Ball State and Vanderbilt. Wake Forest was able to hang with the Fighting Irish early, with a 7-3 score against Notre Dame at the … Continue reading North Carolina Football Recap: Week Four

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer After Hurricane Florence battered the east coast for nearly a week, the city of Wilmington on the coast of North Carolina is not out of the clear. The massive drop-off of rain pushed rivers to their flood stage. The cresting of rivers near and surrounding the coast, resulted in flash flood advisories as far north as New York and Boston. The … Continue reading The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence

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Trump’s Demand for Voting Documents May Compromise Privacy of North Carolinians

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer Due to a recent subpoena issued by the Trump administration, North Carolina election officials may be forced to comply with the release of millions of documents related to voting materials. The subpoena was delivered by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina and was made on behalf of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). … Continue reading Trump’s Demand for Voting Documents May Compromise Privacy of North Carolinians

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North Carolina’s LGBT History and Pride

Lauren Summers Features Editor Every year, millions of people around the world in various countries and cities come together to celebrate LGBT pride. While most Pride parades shake up cities in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots that occurred in June of 1969, Pride events occur all year long, with Greensboro, North Carolina having its annual Pride festival in September. North Carolina’s LGBT history has … Continue reading North Carolina’s LGBT History and Pride

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Progressive Takeover Endorses Anita Earls for NC Supreme Court

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Anita Earls, the founder and Executive Director of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, has been endorsed by Progressive Takeover for her run for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Progressive Takeover is, according to their website, a “grassroots-funded progressive organization” that seeks to support Democratic, progressive candidates running in state elections. Democrats and Republicans have a 13:32 … Continue reading Progressive Takeover Endorses Anita Earls for NC Supreme Court

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State Board of Elections Fighting Subpoenas Requested By Federal Government

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer Federal subpoenas issued to the North Carolina’s State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement are requesting an unprecedented amount of voter information. This is causing backlash from the State Board of Elections, which has promised to fight the subpoenas. The purpose of the State Board is to administrate the elections process, and oversee campaign finance, ethics and lobbying disclosure and compliance. … Continue reading State Board of Elections Fighting Subpoenas Requested By Federal Government

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