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A town hall hosted by Rep. Chuck Edwards in Asheville, N.C., on Thursday, March 13, 2025, turned chaotic after questions about Hurricane Helene, DOGE and the VA.

Fiery town hall puts spotlight on Trump administration policies

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

In just 52 days since taking office, President Donald Trump has already made significant changes to the federal government. From implementing his tariff policy to Elon Musk’s role in downsizing the size...

 U.S. law enforcement agents stand guard at a border entry point amid intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

North Carolina navigates immigration enforcement in the Trump era

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

President Donald Trump made numerous promises on the campaign trail, including ending the wars abroad, lowering prices and perhaps his most emphatic pledge: deporting undocumented immigrants from the United...

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke to students and scholars from around the country in Wake Forest University’s Farrell Hall.

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson lends his advice to tomorrow’s leaders

Andrew Braun, Managing Editor April 11, 2025

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke candidly about his short time as the state’s top prosecutor. After serving just three months in statewide office, he said he does not have it all figured...

In a 2-1 ruling on the N.C. Court of Appeals, a ruling was issued in favor of Jefferson Griffin, the Republican candidate, ordering an estimated 65,000 voters to verify their identities through social security or a valid driver’s license within 15 days, or the votes would be tossed out. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

North Carolina Court of Appeals issues ruling on N.C. election

Nick Costantino, City & State Editor April 4, 2025

On April 4, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered about 65,000 voters to verify their identities within 15 days of notice or have their ballots thrown out. This ruling was a win for Jefferson Griffin,...

The proposed school boundary changes have elicited were made possible by a federal grant.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools proposes new school zones

Eva Kate Probus, Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

The Forsyth County School system proposed a two-year Fostering Diverse Schools initiative to modernize the district’s school zone boundaries. Current school zone boundaries have remained untouched for...

The UNC system recently suspended its DEI graduation requirement following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

UNC Suspends DEI Graduation Requirement Following Trump’s Executive Order

Harshil Jani, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The University of North Carolina (UNC) system recently suspended its diversity, equity, and inclusion graduation requirement following an executive order from President Donald Trump that will withhold...

Federal job cuts hit North Carolina hard, impacting national parks, VA hospitals and weather agencies in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Trump’s federal layoffs hit North Carolina

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

More than 2 million US citizens are employed by the federal government. Donald Trump made many promises on the campaign trail during the 2024 election. One of these promises included dramatically downsizing...

Ashton Parrinello, union president of IAFF Local 682, criticized financial cutbacks to the Winston-Salem Fire Department.

Firefighting union, supporters pack City Hall to protest staffing cuts

Miriam Fabrycky, Features Editor March 26, 2025

Members and supporters of the Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association (International Association of Fire Fighters Local 682) assembled at City Hall during the March 17 City Council meeting...

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff and students gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Brunson Elementary School construction site. (Courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

Brunson Elementary School construction begins amid controversy

Miriam Fabrycky, Features Editor March 6, 2025

On Monday, Feb. 17, construction began on the replacement Brunson Elementary School building, the latest development in a decade-long process that has sparked controversy due to environmental contamination...

North Carolina and several other states are challenging NIH funding cuts to maintain the same level of financial support for medical research. (Courtesy of the Associated Press)

North Carolina joins legal challenge over NIH research funding cuts

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

In his 2024 election presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s platform called to dismantle existing governmental agencies and programs. Since taking office in January, he has enacted this on the  National...

Governor Josh Stein attends UNC-Duke Children’s Hospital press conference. (Courtesy of the Associated Press)

UNC and Duke to build NC’s first freestanding children’s hospital: North Carolina Children’s

Alyssa Alley, Contributing writer February 19, 2025

In a historic partnership, the University of North Carolina Health and Duke University Health formally announced plans to build North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital on Jan. 28.  The...

Communities in Western North Carolina work to rebuild as officials push for critical recovery funding after Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy of the Associated Press)

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina struggles for recovery funds

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, with North Carolina suffering some of the worst effects. The storm resulted in over 100 confirmed deaths and relocated millions...

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