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Black mayors: Biden can carry North Carolina in November
The possibility that Donald Trump could, despite his status as a convicted felon, still prevail in this fall’s presidential election by eking out an Electoral College victory has left many Democratic politicians and rank and file voters stressed and apprehensive as the summer campaign season commences in earnest. But those worries were mostly on the […] The post Black mayors: Biden can carry North Carolina in November appeared first on NC Newsline.
Lake Mattamuskeet algaecide project put on hold pending litigation
A district judge has put a pause on a project that would use pesticide to control algae at Lake Mattamuskeet, a wildlife refuge known for its migratory birds. Lake Mattamuskeet has been a troubled ecosystem for nearly a decade due to overgrowth of toxic algae called cyanobacteria. The North Carolina...
Juneteenth: Past and Present
“It’s important to note that during Juneteenth here in North Carolina … history rewards those who seek it out,” says cultural historian Darrell Stover. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, meaning its history is one of joyous celebration as well as somber reflection and remembrance, particularly in the South.
North Carolina press conference interrupted by 'Country Roads' sing-along after win vs. West Virginia
North Carolina advanced to the 2024 College World Series on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over West Virginia, sweeping the Mountaineers to move on to Omaha. And there was a special little celebration after the game. In fact, it interrupted the team’s post-game press conference. Try Fubo for FREE...
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham
Tickets are now on sale for "Bull Durham, A New Musical," an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. Theatre Raleigh is producing "Bull Durham, A New Musical" at Reynolds...
House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn't going further
RALEIGH, N.C. — Legislation that would make sure the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N.C. State University play each other annually in football and basketball and then play three other public schools regularly isn’t advancing beyond a quick committee meeting this week, House Speaker Tim Moore said this week.
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