Openly gay LGBT activist to assume vacancy in N.C. House
Guilford County Democrats elected an LGBT rights leader Saturday to fill a vacancy left in the N.C. legislature with the March death of House Rep. Ralph Johnson, D-Guilford.
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Guilford County Democrats elected an LGBT rights leader Saturday to fill a vacancy left in the N.C. legislature with the March death of House Rep. Ralph Johnson, D-Guilford.
On August 30, 2014, Duke University traffic controller Shelvia Underwood found herself rolling off the hood of a Porsche onto the ground, assailed by racial slurs, she said.
A crowd at Duke Chapel Monday celebrated the first unionizing victory in decades at a private Southern university in a right-to-work state.
CLARIFICATION: Due to a reporting error, the original version of this story was not clear enough in representing the sample of the British Journal of Sports Medicine's study. The study found that 24 percent of Division I athletes have depression. The story has been updated to reflect these changes.
Sleet and freezing rain caused the brunt of the winter storm's damage in North Carolina as slick roads led to six fatal crashes and ice cut power in areas with otherwise minor snow pile.
CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, the original version of this story misrepresented the family members Noah Lieberman competes in Scrabble championships with. Lieberman competes with his family. The story has been updated to reflect these changes.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article misattributed quotes spoken by Joseph Bayer to Jeremy Bastian. The article has been updated to reflect those changes.
E-commerce startup Jet's logo and July launch-day graphic are reminiscent of The Jetsons — but whether the company is a whimsical fantasy or a contender in the online marketplace remains up in the air.
Michael Price’s dad would return from summer runs along the speckled North Carolina shores with specimens in hand, often horseshoe crabs. He said his dad has had a lifelong reverence for the arts and sciences.
Planning began this month for a replacement jail in Orange County that could improve energy efficiency and inmates’ mental health.
CORRECTION: The original online version of this story misrepresented Klaus Larres' title in the headline. Larres is an adjunct professor in UNC's Department of Peace, War and Defense.
Separation anxiety among young children has age-old remedies: a teddy bear to clutch, a warm smile or a pat on the back.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling June 26 captivated the public, but another court decision could revamp election processes across the nation, including in North Carolina.
Interest groups on polar sides of the gun debate applauded a gun reform bill passed by the N.C. House of Representatives on June 17.
The Senate passed a bill Monday that could require, if passed into law, local officials to secure the N.C. Department of Transportation's permission to create bike lanes within state roads such as Franklin Street.
Faculty, students and community members showed up to N.C. Central University Thursday to voice their expectations for the next UNC-system president.
UNC religious studies professor Lauren Leve was studying political transition and religion in Nepal when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit on April 25. Staff writer Shweta Mishra sat down with her after she returned to Chapel Hill.
Chancellor Carol Folt said she was glad to host her second doctoral hooding with UNC students since her alma mater did not conduct hooding ceremonies.