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This is a photo of Ed Chapman, was wrongfully convicted of murder and served 15 years at Central Prison — 13 of them on death row — at Central Prison in Raleigh. He is in his living room by a window, which is allowing the light to enter. He's a Black man, wearing a navy blue T-shirt and olive green pants. He's seated on a couch. (Photo: Justin Cook)

In NC, one man — Gov. Roy Cooper — has the power to empty death row. But will he do it?

By Kelan Lyons - December 11, 2023

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks on his cell phone

Anti-abortion attorneys ascend federal government ranks with Christian right legal training

By Sofia Resnick - December 10, 2023

banners saying "UNC" on a building at UNC Chapel Hill

I understand why Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving UNC

By Mimi Chapman - December 9, 2023

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Ballot bites: Graham garners a big endorsement in governor’s race, Robinson looks to ‘Trump’ it

BY Staff - December 11, 2023

Weekend reads: Guskiewicz departs UNC, filing season in full swing, and Black, Latino voters sue

BY Clayton Henkel - December 10, 2023

States strive to get opioid overdose drug to more people

BY Anna Claire Vollers - December 8, 2023

UNC Chancellor announced as next president of Michigan State University

BY Joe Killian - December 8, 2023

With time growing short, U.S. Senate talks extend on immigration overhaul

BY Jennifer Shutt - December 8, 2023

Judge says Texas woman may abort fetus with lethal abnormality

BY Eleanor Klibanoff - December 8, 2023

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Failed all-boys academy is the latest indictment of state’s charter school experiment

BY Rob Schofield - December 11, 2023

Weekend humor from Celia Rivenbark: Sports reporter blindsided by ethics uproar

BY Celia Rivenbark - December 9, 2023

Nation should listen to Dr. Mandy Cohen

BY Rob Schofield - December 8, 2023

Would we be willing to do what we did 82 years ago to win?

BY Darrell Ehrlick - December 7, 2023

DEQ requiring Chemours to expand well sampling to 14,000 homes for PFAS

BY Lisa Sorg - December 6, 2023

Florida congressman proposes federal funding to help schools fight book bans

BY Samantha Dietel - December 6, 2023

State Board of Education appeals panel recommends closing all-boys charter school

BY Greg Childress - December 5, 2023

Powerful NC congressman announces he will not seek reelection

BY Rob Schofield - December 5, 2023

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Growing threat of political violence looms over 2024, former members of Congress warn

By Jacob Fischler - December 8, 2023

Photo of the Martin Building at the State Fairgrounds where candidate filing takes place.

Ballot bites: Cotham files for reelection, gerrymandering forces Manning out of Congress

By Staff - December 7, 2023

State Board of Education denies one charter, revokes another

By Greg Childress - December 7, 2023

Left: family and friends release pink balloons Right: Andreae Lloyd

Police officers can help prevent domestic violence killings by asking the right questions

By Nada Hassanein - December 7, 2023

Sources: UNC chancellor to become new Michigan State president

By Joe Killian - December 7, 2023