The EPA is reorganizing its science research office in a move expected to impact, and likely eliminate, several hundred jobs at the agency’s Research Triangle Park campus. On Friday, scientists were encouraged to reapply for positions in other agency offices. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

NEW: Federal judge rules against Jefferson Griffin's effort to overturn NC Supreme Court election, orders state to certify Riggs as winner. However, the order is stayed for 7 days so Griffin can appeal. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

🧵 The News & Observer + The Charlotte Observer were honored as a Pulitzer Prize finalist for their joint coverage of Hurricane Helene + the aftermath in NC. The Associated Press + The Washington Post were also finalists. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Orange County schools support immigrant families. What they said. Both districts issue statements saying they ready to support staff and families worried about federal ICE raids. (Via @tammygrubb.bsky.social) #nced #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

‘Families are really scared’: What will Durham public schools do if ICE shows up? Administrators have been appointed to serve as liaisons between principals and the district’s attorneys when ICE shows up on campus. (Via Mary Helen Moore) #nced #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

As part of its updated guidance, Wake County says schools will never ask students about their immigration status. Also tells school staff there's no legal requirement to report suspected immigration violations to immigration officials. #wcpss #nced #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

“He was a pillar in the community and a rising star in North Carolina politics, as well." www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol #ncpol

North Carolina joins lawsuit to stop President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 17 other states in a federal lawsuit contending the order violates the 14th Amendment. (Via Avi Bajpal) #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

New, sad story tonight: ‘Outstanding public servant’: Joe John, longtime Raleigh lawmaker and former judge, dies #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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Gotta say the biggest personal win of 2024 is ending the year working alongside the host of one of my top 5 podcasts on Spotify Wrapped @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social @underthedome.bsky.social

Pilot programs bring critical health resources to NC migrant farmworkers who face hazards, little access to care and potentially deadly heat. Anne Blythe ⤵️ buff.ly/4idfT2x

This (like other unsubstantiated rumors sometimes posted as fact by this clout-chasing organization) is not true. There were so many journalists covering Monday's #ncga Senate votes that we ran out of desks in the press room. At least four of them were covering it for the N&O. #ncpol