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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 1h

New #ncga law says cities can't restrict giant American flags (one of several provisions that remove authority from local governments): www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

New NC law says cities can't restrict giant American flags

A new state law prevents local governments from restricting American and North Carolina flags on private property, ending a legal despite between the city of Greenville and an R/V dealership that flie...

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 14h

On Bill Belichick being sacked, Thom Tillis, who helped recruit Belichick to UNC, says "I'll leave that to the alumni." #NCPol

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 19h

Federal employees impacted by the government shutdown can apply for unemployment benefits from the state while they are furloughed. However, if they receive backpay from their employer, the benefits must be paid back to the state.

www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

As the federal shutdown drags on, here's how furloughed workers in NC can access unemployment benefits

Federal employees impacted by the government shutdown can apply for unemployment benefits from the state while they are furloughed. However, if they receive backpay from their employer, the benefits m...

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Joshua Benton @joshuabenton.com · 1d

June 11: GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduces a bill to defund NPR and PBS because of their "left-wing propaganda" and "radical leftist gender ideology."

October 7: The news industry's main trade group gives Blackburn its "Support Journalism Champion Award."

Just shameless.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 1d

A magistrate's order denying Rep. Cecil Brockman bond in the case says he is a state representative and has "attempted to use his status to gain information on the whereabouts of the victim."

www.wunc.org/term/news/20... #ncpol #ncga

Rep. Cecil Brockman charged with indecent liberties with a child, statutory rape

Brockman, a Democrat, represents a Guilford County district that includes High Point.

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 2d

Starting in January, pension investments will be controlled by a newly appointed committee of experts known as the N.C. Investment Authority.

www.wunc.org/politics/202...

State treasurer says new pension approach will benefit retirees

Starting in January, pension investments will be controlled by a newly appointed committee of experts known as the N.C. Investment Authority.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 2d

Come join our team covering #ncpol/#ncga for public radio stations across NC!

WUNC News @wunc.org · 2d

WUNC is currently hiring a reporter for the NC Newsroom. Interested in applying? Learn more at the link below!

www.wunc.org/wunc-jobs

WUNC Jobs

Work with us at North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC! Join us in our mission to provide high-quality news, cultural and entertainment content to create a more informed and engaged community in the the R...

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 2d

Probably something like "day-duss-vul" if I had to guess

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 2d

A real NC place name sign I passed this weekend. Regretting I didn't pull over and take a selfie with my kid...

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Gerry Cohen @gercohen.bsky.social · 3d

Today (Tues Oct 7) 14 #ncpol municipalities have elections, with polls open 6:30 am to 7:30pm:
Durham
Louisburg
Rocky Mt
Fayetteville
Erwin
Henderson
Roxboro
Asheboro
Greensboro
Jamestown
New Bern
Elizabeth City
Dobbins Heights
Hickory

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Erin Keever @erinkeever.bsky.social · 3d

We're hiring for several internship positions at WUNC. Including a social media internship for Due South. The application deadline is Oct. 16. Please help us spread the word! @wunc.org
www.wunc.org/wunc-jobs

WUNC Jobs

Work with us at North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC! Join us in our mission to provide high-quality news, cultural and entertainment content to create a more informed and engaged community in the the R...

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 3d

Crazy NC growth numbers here:
-Raleigh has now passed 500,000 residents
-Cary has way more people than Wilmington or Asheville
-Wendell's population grew by 73% in just four years
-Apex has more people than Chapel Hill

www.osbm.nc.gov/blog/2025/10...

Raleigh surpassed 500,000 people in 2024

Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 3d

This story first appeared Friday in the @wunc.org Politics Newsletter. If you aren't getting my (free!) weekly newsletters, you can sign up here: www.wunc.org/newsletters #ncpol

Newsletters

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 3d

Can the #ncga manage to make NC's Congressional districts even more favorable to the GOP? I talked to some experts and looked at an unused draft map drawn in 2023 for answers... www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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Sydney Haulenbeek @shaulenbeek.bsky.social · 4d

A Wake Forest athletic trainer has sued NC Rep. Pat Harrigan after he made posts that she was fired over her comments on Charlie Kirk. She was not terminated, and claims that he exposed her to "ridicule, hatred, contempt, and safety threats."

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 7d

The NC General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto to pass a bill removing an interim carbon reduction target.

www.wunc.org/environment/...

Duke Energy has released its new carbon-reduction plan. Here's how 2025 NC legislation shaped it.

The NC General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto to pass a bill removing an interim carbon reduction target.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to my reporting assistant on this story for helping me check out the Albemarle Queen

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Korie Dean @koriedean.bsky.social · 8d

New: UNC has paid nearly $1 million for PR support since last year, with some work focused on the university’s reputation.

The firm found stakeholders believed “Carolina has lost its ‘Way.’”

With @shelbyswanson.bsky.social & @jwatsonfisher.bsky.social: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

UNC has paid nearly $1M for PR help since 2024, in part to find its ‘Way’ again

“Over the last 10 years, there’s been a degradation of what UNC stands for,” said one interviewee who the consultant interviewed last fall.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 8d

Checking in on a state-funded project to bring more tourists to Inner Banks towns in NC: Cruises are off to a strong start, but plans to run "fast ferries" across the Albemarle Sound have hit snags: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga

Inner Banks tourism project kicks off with cruises, but new ferry service hits snags

Six towns along the Albemarle Sound in northeastern North Carolina are hoping to bring more tourists to their waterfront downtowns. Thanks to $15 million in state funding, the "Harbor Towns" project i...

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Sydney Haulenbeek @shaulenbeek.bsky.social · 8d

Common Cause sued a North Carolina county board of elections in federal court Wednesday, claiming the state’s legislature passed discriminatory measures to impose new electoral districts. #nccourts #ncpol

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North Carolina voters say lawmakers retaliated over redistricting reform

The plaintiffs claim the state’s General Assembly interfered in local elections by preventing voters from adopting alternative election districts.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 8d

Every time municipal elections come around, I'm reminded how angry people can get about townhouses.

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stephen fowler @stphnfwlr.com · 9d

@npr.org EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

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Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

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SamWalkerOBXNews 🎙📻📰🥍🦓 @samwalkerobxnews.com · 9d

BREAKING: Five houses collapsed over a roughly 60 minute period this afternoon in Buxton. Details: islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-... [@IslandFreePress video] #yestv #ncwx #obx #Humberto #Imelda

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 10d

The state elections board is trying to repair registration records for thousands of North Carolina voters. Many of them hard to find.

www.wunc.org/politics/202...

Voters on registration repair list might face hurdles at the polls

The state elections board is trying to repair registration records for thousands of North Carolina voters. Many of them hard to find.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 11d

Earlier this month, the state of NC gave MrBeast $15 million to film more of his "games" here: www.witn.com/2025/09/11/g... #ncpol

The Independent @the-independent.com · 11d

MrBeast responds after trapping man in burning house stunt sparks backlash

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