As some Republicans around the country are skipping out on town halls, Rep. Chuck Edwards forged ahead with his event in Asheville — a Democratic stronghold in NC’s mountains. It didn’t take long at all for tensions to erupt. Read more @apnews.com apnews.com/article/repu...

As one of the top NIH-funded universities nationwide, Duke University would be among the hardest-hit institutions if NIH funding cuts proceed. The initial impacts at the School of Medicine are sweeping. Right now, it’s a time for “damage control.” @apnews.com apnews.com/article/trum...

Dig through the debris from Hurricane Helene, and you’ll likely find beloved memories buried below. That’s been Jill Holtz’ mission in Swannanoa, N.C., as she finds lost belongings to reunite with their owners. Follow along on one of her searches @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/hurr...

Quite a statement from Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford), who was an excused absence during the veto override on SB382 last week. And an overt message in a ’25 House with a razor-thin supermajority margin: “Over these next two years, you need me. I do not need you.” #ncpol