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Duke Energy power rate hike faces legal opposition

By Andrew Craig | November 5

North Carolinians could see their electricity bills increase next year, but groups are fighting the hike in court.

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Campaign urges gay couples to register in NC

By Andrew Craig | October 22

Gay and lesbian couples in Buncombe County can apply for marriage licenses — although they won’t be approved any time soon.

Moral MondayThis was one of 13 simultaneous rallies being held in the state. It was held in the Peace and Justice Plaza on Franklin street in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's March on Washington. The Chapel Hill - Carrboro NAACP along with other organizations organized the rally. The underlying tone through the rally was "Forward Together, Not One Step Back". Many speakers spoke in front of the crowd. Planned Parenthood reps, school reps, public office reps were in attendance.

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NC NAACP unaware of surveillance

By Andrew Craig | October 13

Supporters of the Moral Monday protests were not alone when they gathered together in May to plan their demonstrations.

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Outside influence on Watauga elections board questioned

By Andrew Craig | September 18

Voters in Watauga County are questioning which Eggers brother is responsible for a resolution that moved Appalachian State University polling places.

Valerie Foushee is the former N.C. Rep. who is preparing to fill Ellie Kinnaird’s seat in the N.C. Senate.

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Democrats look to fill Foushee's former House seat

By Andrew Craig | September 15

As former N.C. Rep. Valerie Foushee prepares to fill Ellie Kinnaird’s vacated seat in the N.C. Senate, Democrats in Orange and Durham counties are starting the process of filling another vacant legislative position.

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Orson Scott Card joins UNC-TV

By Andrew Craig | September 11

Next month, the UNC-TV Board of Trustees will welcome a new member who has been the subject of national attention throughout the past decade — author Orson Scott Card.

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Enroll America focuses on uninsured

By Andrew Craig | September 8

As the first phases of the Affordable Care Act begin to take effect in January, independent organizations such as Enroll America are working to make sure uninsured North Carolinians are prepared for the changes.

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"DREAMers" could apply for financial aid under US Senate reform

By Andrew Craig | May 30

The well-documented Congressional effort to pass comprehensive immigration reform over the last month has progressed to the U.S.