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UNCW Chancellor Recognized on 2026 Business NC Power List

UNCW Chancellor Aswani K. Volety has been recognized on the 2026 Business NC Power List for his leadership and contributions to education in North Carolina.

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Aug 7 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • uncw.edu
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Transforming healthcare in Western NC

The Rural Health Transformation Program could offer significant healthcare access improvements to the NC mountains.

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Aug 7 • 10:43 AM EDT • Health • carolinapublicpress.org
The heart of service: Traquavis Harris

This year, Traquavis Harris received a North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for making a significant contribution to the community through volunteer service.

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Aug 7 • 8:33 AM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Energy politics prominent in big South Carolina Senate primary

Upstarts are seizing on artificial intelligence infrastructure and solar manufacturing to undercut their rivals in a crowded Republican contest.

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Aug 7 • 6:32 AM EDT • Politics • eenews.net
North Carolina high schoolers show improvements in mental health

After years of focus on mental health, the latest survey of students appears to show that North Carolina high school students are doing better.

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Aug 7 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • ncnewsline.com
Political shifts make NC-11 more competitive than ever, analysts say

Republicans in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District are just days away from choosing a candidate to replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot.

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Aug 6 • 4:22 PM EDT • Politics • wlos.com
Twin Rivers Little League in North Carolina Receives $25,000 Sports Matter Grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation

Committed to creating more opportunities for youth athletes, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter Program has awarded Twin Rivers Little League out of New Bern, North Carolina, with a $25,000 Sports Matter grant.

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Aug 6 • 12:28 PM EDT • Sports • littleleague.org
Former NCCU Director of Athletics Dr. Wicker McCree Named Women Leaders in Sports Nike Lifetime Achievement Honoree

Durham, N.C. - Former North Carolina Central Director of Athletics Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree, who retired from NC Central after 30 years of service as a coach and administrator in 2021, was announced as a Nike Lifetime Achievement Award honoree by Women Leaders in Sports on Tuesday.

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Aug 6 • 12:20 PM EDT • Sports • nccueaglepride.com
Rankings Risers & Fallers: Fantasy Football breakout Jonathon Brooks racing up rank lists and draft boards

Jonathon Brooks leads the latest Fantasy football training camp risers

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Aug 6 • 10:03 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Bill Belichick Announces His Son, Steve, Is On Medical Leave

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick revealed Thursday morning that his son, Steve, has been placed on medical leave. Steve Belichick is entering his second season as North Carolina's defensive coordinator. Although the program struggled in 2025, his defense was one of two units in the ACC ...

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Aug 6 • 9:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Now federally recognized, the Lumbee want better healthcare. They may be on their own.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina secured federal recognition as a sovereign nation, but getting health care benefits may prove complicated.

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Aug 6 • 4:08 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Dozens of new cyclosporiasis cases in Virginia and North Carolina; health officials warn about the risks
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Aug 5 • 6:20 PM EDT • Health • 13newsnow.com
Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time

Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.

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Aug 5 • 5:26 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
House Ethics Committee has investigated nine Congressmembers so far this year

North Carolina Republican Cpngressman Chuck Edwards ended his reelection campaign on Wednesday

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Aug 5 • 4:59 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
North Carolina Rep. Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct

The House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

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Aug 5 • 1:33 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped his re-election bid in the wake of the release of a House Ethics Committee report.

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Aug 5 • 8:45 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke

Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.

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Aug 5 • 7:07 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
More Medicaid coverage hasn’t curbed increased firearm suicides among most men

New study finds that expanded access to Medicaid was related to a drop in suicide rates among men in only one group: white adults ages 35-49.

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Aug 5 • 4:23 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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Wyndham Championship PGA Picks: 10 Golfers to Watch This Week

With the Wyndham Championship here and the FedEx Cup approaching, PGA Tour fans wonder who to pick at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. Given this is the final week of the regular season on the PGA Tour, plenty of players will be looking to sneak into the FedEx Cup Playoffs or solidify their […] The post Wyndham Championship PGA Picks: 10 Golfers to Watch This Week appeared first on HEAVY.

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North Carolina lawmakers push hemp restrictions as Asheville business warns of impact
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North Carolina lawmakers push hemp restrictions as Asheville business warns of impact
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SNAP changes push more North Carolina families to food pantries, food banks

In some places, locally supported nonprofits are stepping up, but leaders say their work can never fill the hole left by cuts to the federal food stamps program.

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Aug 4 • 4:15 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Panthers remain mum on Bryce Young's contractual future

The Carolina Panthers are quiet about quarterback Bryce Young's long-term contract as he enters his fourth NFL season.

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Aug 3 • 5:15 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Chuck Edwards Likely Violated Sexual Harassment Rules

The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.

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Aug 3 • 4:58 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Rep. Edwards’ behavior with staffers violated House code of conduct, panel finds

The House Ethics Committee released a report Monday in its investigation into the western North Carolina lawmaker's treatment of two female staffers.

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Aug 3 • 3:52 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
From 4-H to environmental science: How Allie Trotter found her calling in serving South Carolina

Her agricultural background continues to influence how she approaches issues such as clean water, healthy ecosystems and safe communities.

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Aug 3 • 3:39 PM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu
Summer Ventures at App State immerses NC high schoolers in hands-on science and math research

Each summer, high school students from across North Carolina become researchers at App State through Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics. Offered at no cost to participants, this state-funded program engages students in hands-on, collaborative research alongside faculty and staff. App State is one of four UNC System schools that host the program.

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Aug 3 • 1:20 PM EDT • Science • today.appstate.edu
MUST WATCH | Surveillance footage shows flooding inside of Luxe Tan in Mount Airy, North Carolina

Surveillance footage captured flooding inside a Mount Airy business during the major flash flooding event that occurred Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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Aug 3 • 1:10 PM EDT • Business • wxii12.com
Good Communication Is Good Business by Geoffrey Losee

The following column was contributed by J.D. Fisher. Mixed-use communities are increasingly common. Restaurants, breweries, retail stores, entertainment venues, and professional offices often operate within walking distance of established neighborhoods. That proximity creates tremendous opportunity, but it also means that a business's decisions may affect more than just its customers. Many business owners understandably focus on obtaining the permits necessary to open their doors. However, municipal approval is rarely the end of the conversation. As a business evolves, whether by adding outdoor seating, live entertainment, extended operating hours, or other new amenities, the applicable zoning ordinance may require additional approvals or impose operational standards designed to balance commercial activity with nearby residential uses. From a business perspective, the question should not simply be, "Can we do this?" It should also be, "Have we communicated with everyone who may be affected?" Recent local news coverage highlighted how differing interpretations of a municipal ordinance can quickly become the subject of public hearings, legal arguments, and significant uncertainty for a business. While every situation turns on its own facts, one common theme emerged: practical solutions are more difficult to achieve if communication breaks down. Businesses can often reduce that risk by engaging early with the relevant stakeholders. That begins with municipal staff. Planning departments are oftentimes willing to discuss how an ordinance applies before substantial investments are made. Seeking clarification in advance may identify permitting requirements or operational limitations that can be addressed proactively rather than after enforcement action. Communication should not stop with local government. Nearby property owners and neighborhood representatives frequently appreciate being informed about proposed changes before they occur. A brief meeting, an informational email, or an invitation to discuss concerns can foster goodwill and reveal potential issues while there is still flexibility to adjust operations. That’s why such meetings often required for substantial projects and may be a good idea even if not required. Perhaps most importantly, businesses should view compliance as an ongoing process rather than a one-time event. Operational changes that seem minor from a business standpoint may have regulatory implications under local development ordinances. Periodically reviewing proposed changes with experienced land-use counsel or planning professionals can help identify issues before they become disputes. No ordinance can eliminate every conflict between commercial activity and residential expectations. Nor should every disagreement become a legal controversy. But businesses that invest in transparent, proactive communication place themselves in the strongest position to protect both their operations and their relationships within the community. In today's regulatory environment, good communication is more than good public relations, it is good risk management. If your business is planning to expand its operations, introduce a new use, or simply wants to better understand how local land development regulations apply, the attorneys at Rountree Losee LLP are available to help. Our land use and local government practice works with businesses throughout southeastern North Carolina to navigate municipal approval processes, identify potential issues before they become disputes, and keep projects moving forward with confidence. Read more at rountreelosee.com.

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Aug 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Carolina Panthers 2026 schedule and scores

Complete Carolina Panthers schedule and results for the 2026-27 season. All times are Eastern Time.

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Aug 3 • 6:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Smoke outside, safer air inside? What N.C. residents need to know

Experts offer practical steps for cleaner indoor air when wildfire smoke lingers, which can be triggered by local or distant fires.

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Aug 3 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special primary

Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut before hundreds of Republican voters in South Carolina on Saturday, saying that she never envisioned a life in poli

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Aug 2 • 5:37 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews4.com
Business to permanently close following fatal Mathews County crash

Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.

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Aug 2 • 12:50 PM EDT • Business • wavy.com
North Carolina Toyota factory's 6-second rope hiring test goes viral at it's ultimate test of hand-eye coordination for working on assembly line

Do you think you have what it takes to work at Toyota? Instead of just turning up with your resume, you have to prove you can do the 6-second rope hiring test

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Aug 1 • 8:18 PM EDT • Technology • supercarblondie.com
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We the people: Learning the navigation of politics and voting

Democracy has become a loaded word, along with the U.S. Constitution. Then I was extended the opportunity to playtest a game, Convention of States. I began to see how democracy was complicated and often politically maneuvered. To understand this: Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows state legislatures to bypass Congress and propose amendments to the Constitution. Therein lies the game: a role-playing game that casts players as democratically elected delegates representing the regions and states of America. I was lucky enough to become a Justice, heavily equipped with states, which is voting power. I voted on behalf of Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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Aug 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • spokesman.com
Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut before hundreds of Republican voters in South Carolina on Saturday, saying that she never envisioned a life in politics for herself…

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Aug 1 • 5:25 PM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
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Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.

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Aug 1 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • newsday.com
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Darline Graham makes her political debut in South Carolina

Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.

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Aug 1 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • apnews.com
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Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities

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Aug 1 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.

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Aug 1 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
‘Trump threw us all a curveball’: South Carolina Republicans are stewing about Lindsey Graham’s old Senate seat

When President Donald Trump helped orchestrate Darline Graham’s appointment to finish Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term, many Republicans in South Carolina saw it as a fitting tribute to her late brother.

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Aug 1 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump has quietly throttled an agency devoted to the safety of American healthcare

The agency, which has been key to improving patient safety, has been shut down by the Trump administration through cuts to funding.

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Aug 1 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Sentara Health, Anthem dispute reimbursement rates

Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.

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Jul 31 • 7:24 PM EDT • Health • wavy.com
Q&A: Rufus Edmisten on how Watergate compares to today's politics, civility

At age 85, Rufus Edmisten has had one of the longest and most colorful careers of any living figure in North Carolina politics. As a young aide to U.S. Sen. Sam Ervin, he delivered the subpoena for the Nixon tapes in the Senate’s Watergate investigation. Then he came back to North Carolina and served as attorney general and secretary of state.

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Jul 31 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • wunc.org
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Secretaries' Science Advisory Board to meet Wednesday

The North Carolina Secretaries' Science Advisory Board, which assists, consults and advises the state's human health and environmental agencies, is scheduled to meet virtually on Wednesday.

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Jul 31 • 1:29 PM EDT • Science • coastalreview.org
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Noncompliance issues plague Mission Health. But time might be on its side.

Even if HCA's operation of Mission Health is found in noncompliance, it may be able to wait out the expiration of the purchase stipulations.

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Jul 31 • 9:18 AM EDT • Health • carolinapublicpress.org
How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power

The men responsible for the bloodshed 150 years ago were never prosecuted; instead, they rose to South Carolina’s highest offices.

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Jul 31 • 8:09 AM EDT • Politics • theconversation.com
Player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute: Orlando Pride at North Carolina Courage

Here is this week's player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, for Friday's away match at North Carolina Courage

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Jul 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • orlandocitysc.com
The Newest Federally Recognized Tribe Wants Better Healthcare. It May Be On Its Own.

North Carolina's Robeson County, where most of the tribe’s citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health disparities. After securing federal recognition, Lumbee tribal leaders will have to decide how to address them.

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Jul 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
State budget eliminates NC’s Office of Health Equity

The office spent more than three decades using data and community partnerships to address persistent health disparities.

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Jul 31 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
NC lawmakers, business owners push to end ‘Wild West of Towing"

State lawmakers and Charlotte business owners held a news conference Thursday to call for an end to what they described as predatory towing practices and to outline changes they want made to North Carolina law.

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Jul 30 • 3:29 PM EDT • Business • wbtv.com
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Cocaine being sold out of business leads to owner's arrest, police say

A business owner assaulted a special agent after it was discovered cocaine was being sold out of the gas station he owned, according to authorities in North Carolina.

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Jul 30 • 2:47 PM EDT • Business • wyff4.com
Business owners call on N.C. House to reject proposed ban on most hemp products

Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina.

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Jul 30 • 1:26 PM EDT • Business • wunc.org
Carolina Panthers Over/Under Win Total: Can Bryce Young Take Another Leap?

Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Panthers, who won 8 games last season and won the NFC South.

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Jul 30 • 1:09 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
HRS: Watch "WAVY Science Lab" with Jeremy Wheeler on WAVY+

Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.

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Jul 30 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • wavy.com
Trump’s support for Graham’s sister stirs GOP backlash in South Carolina

A field of Republican challengers is setting up another test of Trump’s political clout.

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Jul 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Tributes, and Politics Too, at Lindsey Graham’s Funeral in South Carolina

A gathering of South Carolina’s political elite paid tribute to the late senator’s career against a backdrop of a highly competitive race to replace him.

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Jul 29 • 7:34 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Wednesday, July 29th: Rock the Dock, Humane Society of Eastern Carolina, Entertainment Report, Be Our Guest: La Tovara

Eastern Lifestyle

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Jul 29 • 3:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wnct.com
WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham returns home for South Carolina funeral
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Jul 29 • 3:12 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Wednesday, July 29th: Launch Family Entertainment, Delta Dental, Mrs. North Carolina American

Get to your local lifestyle show for family entertainment, wonderful area businesses, and all the NC pageantry.

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Jul 29 • 12:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs17.com
Business journalism studies took her to the White House | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

The story by UNC Hussman alumni Brennan Doherty ’19 and video by John Roberts ’16 (M.A.) was originally published on unc.edu. This story is part of a four-part series on Carolina alumni working in Washington, D.C. Soon after her 2015 graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill, Megan Cassella was an intern for the Reuters news agency, eagerly awaiting and prepping for a special assignment. “Every now and then they needed an intern to run over to the White House last minute,” Cassella said. “You have to send your information the night before, so I started proactively sending my information to the White House every single night to be able to go the next day if they ever needed an intern.” Since then, she’s made many return trips to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in a career that’s included roles at Reuters, Politico, Barron’s and now CNBC, where she works as an on-air Washington correspondent. A longtime newswriter, Cassella made the move to TV in 2024, appearing on broadcasts multiple times daily to report on the biggest political and business stories. But the keys to doing a good job — knowing how to research, asking insightful questions, building relationships and explaining complex topics to a broad audience — remain the same. Did you know: Outside of the state of North Carolina, the Washington region is home to the largest concentration of Tar Heel alumni in the country. Cassella’s time as a Tar Heel was crucial in sharpening those skills, both in the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and through roles at student-run publications like The Daily Tar Heel. She excelled in Carolina’s business journalism program with former professor Chris Roush, which led to an internship at The Charlotte Observer and helped Cassella find her journalistic niche. A data journalism course with Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg taught her how to find stories in numbers, and former professor Paul O’Connor’s reporting class took Cassella to the North Carolina Capitol weekly, where she gained invaluable experience interviewing politicians. “Those hands-on experiences that Carolina gave me really kept my interest and have really benefited me since I’ve been up here in D.C.,” said Cassella. “I have UNC to thank for the fact that I even went into business journalism in the first place.” Megan Cassella ’15 “You’ve got to thrive on adrenaline in this job. You’ve got to do well with last-minute changes, with running by the seat of your pants.” Megan Cassella ’15 ‘There’s nothing else like it’ In recent months, Cassella has reported live from the G7 Summit in Geneva, covered the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war and followed changes to trade policy, including tariffs. “Anything in this realm that influences Wall Street, I’ll be covering,” Cassella said. Her working hours are long and variable. After waking up, Cassella immediately checks her phone to see what news broke overnight. By 8:15 a.m., she usually learns which newscasts she’ll be on, and then she heads to the newsroom, White House or wherever her assignment is. “We want you in the 9 a.m. show and the 11, and then the 3 o’clock show wants you, too,” Cassella said, referring to a hypothetical day. If Cassella gets an exclusive or major news breaks, she might be told, “We want that on TV right now.” Within five minutes, she’d be expected to get to the camera, figure out what to say and deliver the news to a live audience. “It’s exciting. It’s nerve-wracking,” Cassella said. “But there’s nothing else like it.” A well-rounded education Cassella grew up in Maryland, the youngest of four kids. Her oldest brother, Brian Cassella ’05, attended Carolina, became a photojournalist and recently won a Pulitzer Prize. She remembers visiting campus as a young child and loving it. “I just always wanted to go,” she said, and that desire grew when she, like her brother, gravitated toward journalism. But it wasn’t just the journalism school that drew Cassella to Carolina. “It was also the whole liberal arts curriculum,” she said. “Even though I always wanted to be a journalist, I got to college, and I sort of felt I had to think about other things. I had to explore my options and see if that’s what I really wanted.” Did you know: In April UNC-Chapel Hill opened its Carolina in the Capital office in Washington. She combined her journalism schooling with a global studies major and a history minor. That broad range of academic experiences in Chapel Hill molded her, preparing Cassella for a career that’s taken her to the highest levels of political journalism and inside the Oval Office. “When you sit back and remember you’re actually sitting inside the White House and asking questions of the president, it’s a cool feeling,” Cassella said. “No matter who is in office, no matter what administration or party, it’s a privilege to be there.” Megan Cassella on… Being a Tar Heel in Washington: I run into Tar Heels all the time. My husband’s a Tar Heel. We actually met here in Washington, not at Carolina, even though we were the same class. Probably most of our friends are still Tar Heels. Even up here in D.C., we all get together for games and March Madness. And through work, there’s Tar Heels all over the place. It’s often used as a connection. Favorite Franklin Street spot: When we go back, our first stop is always IP3. That’s more my husband’s doing than mine. In college, I was a huge Spanky’s fan. Felt like it was a classic spot. May it rest in peace. Advice to journalism students: Reps, reps, reps! Nothing beats the experience you’ll gain by simply starting to do the work — asking the questions, reporting and writing the stories, doing the TV hits. When you can, go places in person. Talk to more people than you think you’ll need. Read as much as you can, from different sources and on different topics. If you’re not sure how to start your story, that usually means you need more reporting. When you’re not sure, ask.

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Jul 29 • 10:39 AM EDT • Business • hussman.unc.edu
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Live updates: Anthony Fauci to face Senate questions on Covid origins

Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as Anthony Fauci faces senators’ questions about the origins of Covid and Sen. Linsey Graham is laid to rest in South Carolina.

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Jul 29 • 7:18 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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As political giving mounted, lawmakers backed mental health center

The Katie Blessing Center will provide much-needed psychiatric beds for kids. But campaign donations tied to its backers are drawing scrutiny.

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Jul 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Michael Malone Keeps Important UNC Basketball Team-Bonding Tradition Alive With Outer Banks Trip

Michael Malone continued UNC basketball’s annual Outer Banks trip, giving a rebuilt Tar Heel roster a valuable opportunity to develop chemistry away from campus before the 2026-27 season.

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Jul 28 • 11:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NC Senate passes elections bill cutting primary early voting days, more tweaks

The North Carolina Senate passed a sweeping elections bill on Tuesday that was months in the making.

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Jul 28 • 7:38 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
$65 million for sporting events in North Carolina? State Senate signs off on plan

A bill passed by the state Senate on Tuesday would spend tens of millions on golf tournaments and military-themed competitions.

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Jul 28 • 6:53 PM EDT • Sports • wral.com
More than 700 cyclosporiasis cases reported in North Carolina: health officials

WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.

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Jul 28 • 5:46 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP INTRODUCES ICONS LOUNGE BY SPORTS ILLUSTRATED RESORTS

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Central North Carolina fans will have access to a new free fan amenity when they visit next week’s Wyndham Championship – the…

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Jul 28 • 4:16 PM EDT • Sports • wyndhamchampionship.com
NC Business Court gets new top judge

North Carolina Business Court Judge Adam Conrad takes over as the court’s chief judge effective Saturday. He takes over from current Chief Judge Michael Robinson, who is retiring.

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Jul 28 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • carolinajournal.com
Leaders gather in Washington to pay their final tributes to Lindsey Graham

Lawmakers, foreign leaders and President Trump are gathering Tuesday for the first of two days of funeral services for the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Jul 28 • 1:08 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Report: College Sports Commission opens inquiry into UNC football

The College Sports Commission has approached North Carolina’s football program about a potential investigation, with GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid leave following an HR complaint, per sources cited by The Athletic.

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Jul 28 • 11:46 AM EDT • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

WASHINGTON (AP) — The field of Republican candidates vying to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November ballots is nearly set, with at least 10 hopefuls filing their paperwork and launching into a two-week sprint toward the Aug. 11 special GOP primary. WATCH LIVE: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral It's been a jumbled and frenetic period during what would have otherwise been Graham's expected glide path toward a

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Jul 28 • 10:52 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Chianti South set to re-open in Little River under new ownership

Chianti South, a restaurant known for its italian cuisine and wine list located just before the North Carolina state line on Highway 17, is planning to re-open soon under new ownership.

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Jul 28 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
Meredith Poll Assesses Public Opinion on Legalized Sports Betting

A Meredith Poll conducted in July 2026 provides one of the first comprehensive statewide assessments of public opinion regarding legalized mobile sports betting in North Carolina.

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Jul 28 • 9:45 AM EDT • Sports • meredith.edu
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National Science Foundation to help build AI-enabled labs

Carolina is part of a program that will use artificial intelligence to speed the testing of research ideas across the country.

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Jul 28 • 9:04 AM EDT • Science • unc.edu
Dogwood notifies attorney general’s office that HCA is in 'potential noncompliance' with Mission sale contract

Independent monitor cites repeated threats to patient safety, discontinued and “degraded” services in latest report.

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Jul 28 • 4:20 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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NC Secretary of State visits Whiteville to meet with rural small business owners

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visited Whiteville to meet with small business owners and community leaders as part of her Rural Rise NC initiative, which aims to help small businesses succeed in rural areas.

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Jul 27 • 11:16 PM EDT • Business • wect.com
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US National Science Foundation putting $380 million into building ...

North Carolina State is one of the institutes receiving a $20 million grant aims to advance an autonomous chemistry lab

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Jul 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • chemistryworld.com
Report: College Sports Commission is investigating North Carolina football

It's been a rough Monday for North Carolina football.

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Jul 27 • 4:37 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

North Carolina's general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave.

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Jul 27 • 9:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
North Carolina places general manager Mike Lombardi on paid administrative leave

Mike Lombardi has collaborated with Bill Belichick multiple times over their careers.

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Jul 27 • 8:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Alukunyang Named Track Runner of the Year at HBCU Sports Awards

CROSS ROADS, Texas – North Carolina Central standout Aaron Alukunyang was named the 2026 Men's Track and Field Runner of the Year at the third annual HBCU Sports Awards, which were streamed online Saturday afternoon.

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Jul 27 • 8:31 AM EDT • Sports • nccueaglepride.com
Darline Graham Joined the Senate and Began Her Campaign All Before Burying Her Brother Lindsey

Appointed to finish late brother Lindsey Graham’s term, the South Carolina senator now faces a competitive primary to keep the seat.

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Jul 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Panthers' Xavier Legette creating NFL training camp consistency

After two up-and-down seasons with Carolina, the 2924 first-round draft pick is making plays this summer.

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Jul 26 • 7:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Support group rallies during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.

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Jul 26 • 6:43 PM EDT • Health • wavy.com
SCC, Appalachian Ink Health Science Agreement

By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College students pursuing careers in healthcare now have a new pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree through a transfer agreement with Appalachian State University. A memorandum of understanding between Appalachian State and participating North Carolina community colleges creates a streamlined transfer option for eligible SCC graduates to continue their education…

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Jul 26 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • columbuscountynews.com
Panthers Edge Rusher Reveals His Goal for 2026 Season

A new Carolina Panthers edge rusher has laid out his goal for the 2026 NFL season.

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Jul 26 • 2:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Questions remain on rural health transformation funds effects on rural hospitals

But experts agree that the fund is not a solution to cuts to Medicaid and broader, systemic challenges of rural healthcare.

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Jul 26 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Former Panthers WR headed to Patriots

The Patriots have claimed a former Panthers wideout.

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Jul 25 • 7:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
South Carolina won the first primary again. Should it have?
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Jul 25 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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CBS affiliate changes impact NFL fans in multiple markets

NFL fans in several U.S. television markets will have to turn to a different channel to watch their games, as CBS and Nexstar announced major changes to the network affiliations of several local stations. The changes will affect fans in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jackson, Mississippi; Bismarck, North Dakota; Birmingham, Alabama; Greenville, South Carolina; and Rapid…

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Jul 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Putting South Carolina First Could Mean Less Power for Black Voters

The party’s latest calendar overhaul risks an unintended consequence for the voters it sought to empower.

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Jul 24 • 7:13 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest

South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters.

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Jul 24 • 5:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Museum of Life and Science names red wolf pups in honor of Carolina Hurricanes

The Museum of Life and Science has named five new red wolf pups in honor of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Championship.

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Jul 24 • 5:22 PM EDT • Science • wect.com
NC Secretary of State to visit Columbus County for small business roundtable

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall is set to travel to Columbus County to meet with small business owners.

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Jul 24 • 4:59 PM EDT • Business • wect.com
Former Panthers QB joining Cowboys coaching staff

A former Panthers QB has found himself a new lane within the NFL.

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Jul 24 • 4:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Museum of Life and Science names red wolf pups in honor of Carolina Hurricanes

The Museum of Life and Science has named five new red wolf pups in honor of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Championship.

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Jul 24 • 3:13 PM EDT • Science • wect.com
Democrats select South Carolina for first presidential nominating contest in '28

The decision most likely cements a Democratic primary calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states

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Jul 24 • 1:45 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Roger Goodell reflects on how Charlotte and the Panthers have helped each other grow

The NFL commissioner was on hand Thursday night to celebrate the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, and Tepper Sports & Entertainment growing their reach in Charlotte and beyond.

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Jul 24 • 1:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • panthers.com
DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries

Key Democrats had pushed for the state as a signal of Black voters’ importance, especially after the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act.

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Jul 24 • 1:13 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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