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"Distraught and pissed off": Businesses, providers sound alarm over cracks in NC child care industry • NC Newsline Business owners and child care providers detail the crisis facing the child care industry in North Carolina

“Distraught and pissed off”: Businesses, providers sound alarm over cracks in NC child care industry ncnewsline.com/2025/10/07/d... @ncnewsline.com #nc

Madison Cawthorn hopes the Sunshine State holds the key to his return to Congress • NC Newsline Madison Cawthorn, 30, said he had been pondering a return to politics for some time, but the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk helped him make the decision.

Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper tells @ncnewsline.com it’s going to be tough for Cawthorn to find success in Florida’s 19th congressional district.

“His past behavior and dalliances with the law are certain to be brought up in what was already a crowded primary field."

Gov. Josh Stein calls for red flag law, says NC must fix 'broken' mental health care system • NC Newsline Gov. Josh Stein calls for red flag laws, says NC must fix its 'broken' mental health care system after Southport shooting

Flanked by state and local law enforcement in Southport, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina must have a greater integration between its criminal justice system and mental health care system.

NC Senate President indicates Republicans could redraw congressional maps ahead of mid-terms • NC Newsline NC Senate President Phil Berger said on social media that he would be open to North Carolina redrawing congressional district maps this year.

Senator Phil Berger denies endorsement from Trump is part of any possible redistricting deal - but new maps are still a possibility ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/n...

Calls to North Carolina's gambling helpline rise as sports betting increases • NC Newsline North Carolina's Problem Gambling Helpline answered more than 8,100 calls in the last fiscal year, more than an 11% increase from 2024.

Sports betting is prompting more calls to North Carolina’s gambling helpline. And increasingly the callers are concerned parents: ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/c... @ncnewsline.com

Elon University, Queens University of Charlotte announce merger plans • NC Newsline Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte plan to combine forces, saying the move "redefines higher education" for the region.

Calling it a strategic move that “redefines higher education” for the region, Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte announced plans on Tuesday to combine forces. ncnewsline.com/briefs/elon-...

NC congressional Republicans seek removal of magistrate who freed suspect in Charlotte rail killing • NC Newsline North Carolina's 10 U.S. House Republicans are calling for the immediate removal of the magistrate judge, who released a repeat offender charged with murdering a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee on Charl...

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles won her Democratic primary Tuesday as the death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte's light rail draws more scrutiny ncnewsline.com/2025/09/10/n...

Leading UNC researcher worries about ‘chaos,’ mixed messages as respiratory illnesses see an uptick • NC Newsline As summer gives way to fall, it's the start of the respiratory virus season. But messaging for health care providers this year is tricky."It is tumultuous. There's a lot of chaos," Dr. David Wohl told...

Leading UNC researcher worries about ‘chaos,’ mixed messages as respiratory illnesses see an uptick ncnewsline.com/2025/09/09/l...

NC Labor Day 2025: A state that’s best for business is also ranked worst for workers • NC Newsline Oxfam America ranks North Carolina 52nd in its new analysis that examines labor policies in all 50 states as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico.

NC Labor Day 2025: A state that’s best for business is also ranked worst for workers ncnewsline.com/2025/09/01/n...

As students return to UNC-Chapel Hill, university employees brace for 'nerve-racking' budget cuts • NC Newsline As students return to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, university employees brace for "nerve-wracking" budget cuts

As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill welcomes its biggest class of undergraduates yet, employees are bracing for $70 million in cuts to the university's budget because of federal funding cuts and uncertainty over the state budget. ncnewsline.com/2025/08/13/a...

Bernie Sanders urges NC young voters to get more involved, fight the oligarchy • NC Newsline The 83-year-old Vermont Senator is using the August congressional recess for a series of stops across the nation billed as the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took on income inequality, the Trump administration, and the media conglomerates as he urged North Carolina's young voters to get more involved ncnewsline.com/2025/08/11/b...

NC Community College System to embark on search for new leadership • NC Newsline The NC Community College System begin searching for its fifth new president in roughly six years. Dr. Jeff Cox plans to retire at the end of June 2026.

The North Carolina Community College System will soon embark on a search for its fifth new president in roughly six years.
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Despite concerns, UNC Board of Governors OKs initial plans for UNC-Asheville multi-purpose stadium • NC Newsline he UNC Board of Governors gave the greenlight for UNC-Asheville to move to forward with an ambitious, multi-purpose soccer stadium

Despite concerns, UNC Board of Governors OKs initial plans for UNC-Asheville multi-purpose stadium ncnewsline.com/2025/07/25/d...

Business leaders urge Congress to help combat organized retail theft • NC Newsline representees of the nation's retail industry asked the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for assistance in organized combating retail theft

North Carolina businesses lost $1.8 billion in revenue to organized retail theft in 2022. The schemes are increasingly sophisticated with fraudsters crossing jurisdictional lines to avoid prosecution. Now retailers are hoping bipartisan legislation can change that: ncnewsline.com/2025/07/21/b...

North Carolina ranked 'Top State for Business' but federal cuts, uncertainty threaten progress • NC Newsline North Carolina has reclaimed bragging rights as the Top State for Business in 2025 according to the latest rankings from CNBC.

North Carolina ranked ‘Top State for Business’ but federal cuts, uncertainty threaten progress ncnewsline.com/2025/07/10/n...

Shrimp and grit: Commercial fishermen, coastal legislators vow to spike proposed shrimping ban • NC Newsline North Carolina fishermen rallied at the General Assembly to oppose legislation that would ban inland shrimp trawling

Shrimp and grit: Commercial fishermen, coastal legislators vow to spike proposed shrimping ban ncnewsline.com/2025/06/24/s...

Departing NC Teacher of the Year challenges State Board, legislators to do more for public schools • NC Newsline State teacher of the year Kimberly Jones urged the State Board of Education to provide every North Carolina child with a sound basic education

Departing NC Teacher of the Year challenges State Board, legislators to do more for public schools ncnewsline.com/2025/06/05/d...

NC's governor signs executive order establishing new advisory council on cannabis • NC Newsline Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order Wednesday establishing the new North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis

Gov. Josh Stein likened the current situation surrounding cannabis and THC products to the ‘wild, wild West.’ He's hopeful the new North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis can change that: ncnewsline.com/2025/06/04/n...

Teens press NC lawmakers to raise the age for tobacco, vape products to 21 • NC Newsline NC advocates tout bills that would raise the legal age of sale for tobacco and vape products to 21 and require a tobacco retail sales permit.

Thursday, June 5th would be Solomon Wynn’s 17th birthday. But instead of planning Solly’s birthday party, his stepmother Charlene Zorn was back at the legislature this week pleading with lawmakers to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and vaping products in North Carolina from 18 to 21. #vaping

State Health Plan Trustees advance benefit changes with employees shouldering higher costs • NC Newsline NC State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees gave its initial approval to a series of actions that would re-orient the plan

On Tuesday, the State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees gave its initial approval to a series of actions that would reorient and stabilize the plan. NC employees and teachers would also be asked to do their part by paying higher insurance premiums starting in 2026. ncnewsline.com/2025/05/20/s...

Advocates for improved breast cancer detection draw unlikely allies as bill clears NC House • NC Newsline bill to provide health coverage parity for supplemental and diagnostic breast imaging won near unanimous support in the North Carolina House

Legislation that would provide health coverage parity for supplemental and diagnostic breast imaging won near unanimous support in the NC House, a week after breast cancer survivors called out their male counterparts in the legislature for failure to advance the bill. ncnewsline.com/briefs/advoc...

After approving a ban on DEI, NC House votes to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen • NC Newsline North Carolina legislation would designate the fourth Thursday of March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in North Carolina.

After approving a ban on DEI, NC House votes to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen ncnewsline.com/2025/05/02/a...

"We should be mad as hell": NC legislators who've survived breast cancer seek improved detection • NC Newsline Three North Carolina women legislators are sponsoring bills to require health insurance company coverage of breast cancer screenings

“We should be mad as hell”: NC legislators who’ve survived breast cancer seek improved detection ncnewsline.com/2025/04/30/w...

Advocates for Black maternal health press NC General Assembly to approve 'MOMnibus' legislation • NC Newsline Senator Natalie Murdock is focused on what she sees as the critical need to pass a bill crafted to improve Black maternal health outcomes.

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. These lawmakers are pushing to change that with the ‘MOMnibus’ bill: ncnewsline.com/2025/04/21/a...

House Dems, advocates for transparency blast NC Senate's ‘broken’ budget • NC Newsline members of the North Carolina Progressive House Caucus called out the lack of public input and accountability in the state's budget process

“Cutting the corporate income tax does not fill a child’s stomach. It doesn’t raise teacher pay. It doesn’t heal our rural hospitals or fix our crumbling roads.” ncnewsline.com/2025/04/15/h...

Thousands flood Raleigh’s Bicentennial Plaza to protest Trump in largest rally this year • NC Newsline More than 4,500 gathered in Raleigh on Saturday to protest the Trump administration, condemning cuts to health care and welfare programs.

ICYMI: More than 4,500 gathered in Raleigh Saturday to protest the Trump administration, calling for an end to cuts to health care and welfare programs as well as the removal of massive tariffs that have caused the stock market to tumble. ncnewsline.com/2025/04/06/t... @kingdollar.bsky.social

With 'Liberation Day' upon us, how will Trump's latest tariff plan impact NC's economy? • NC Newsline Veteran economist Dr. Mike Walden explains how the new Trump tariffs will mean uncertainty and some economic pain for consumers.

Expect to see sweeping new tariffs with ‘Liberation Day’ upon us. To understand how this could impact your wallet, we spoke to a leading NCSU economist about how Trump's plan could impact NC’s economy. ncnewsline.com/2025/04/01/w... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

Signs of hope and great need six months after Hurricane Helene • NC Newsline six months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, recovery is spotty and the need for state aid remains high

Photo gallery: Signs of hope and great need six months after Hurricane Helene ncnewsline.com/2025/03/26/s... #wnc @ncnewsline.com

UNC Board of Governors names a familiar face to serve as NC State's next chancellor • NC Newsline Kevin Howell has been selected to succeed Randy Woodson as North Carolina State University's next chancellor.

Kevin Howell, UNC Health’s Chief External Affairs Officer, has been selected to succeed Randy Woodson as North Carolina State University’s next chancellor. Here's why he gained the trust of university leaders and legislators👇:
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With double-digit vacancy rates, NC state government looks to revamp its hiring process • NC Newsline North Carolina hopes to improve its hiring and retention of state employees under the Stein Administration.

With double-digit vacancy rates in multiple agencies, NC state government and the Stein administration look to revamp the hiring process 👇 ncnewsline.com/2025/03/17/w...