Laura Lee
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Flurry Of New Bills Marks Lawmakers' Return To Raleigh
Legislators filed dozens of bills on the first day back since session officially opened, including a proposal to develop a plan to change how the state → Read More
Life Insurance On Slaves Helped Build New York Life Insurance
Slaves working on James Hopkindson's plantation, circa 1862–1863 Credit Henry B. Moore, Library → Read More
'Behind The Glass' With Managing Editor Laura Lee
As 2016 comes to a close, The State of Things staff go “behind the glass” and join host Frank Stasio to discuss their favorite shows of the year. One of → Read More
Cooper Fires Back At Republicans After Special Session
Governor-elect Roy Cooper fired back at Republican lawmakers Thursday in response to their attempts to limit his powers before he even enters office . → Read More
First Woman To Officially Run Boston Marathon Runs Again, 50 Years Later
When Kathrine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, she didn't set out to make history. She focused on the same things that occupy the minds of many → Read More
Charlotte Police: Video Doesn't Show 'Definitive Evidence' Keith Scott Pointed Gun At Police
Charlotte's police chief says video footage of the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott does not show 'definitive evidence' that Scott pointed a gun at officers → Read More
10 Questions with Cooking Light Editor Hunter Lewis
Hunter Lewis grew up in a big family in North Carolina where gathering for meals was the centerpiece of the day. He deepened his passion for food when he → Read More
Political Junkie Ken Rudin: Health Issues On Campaign Trail
Hillary Clinton is back on the campaign trail after a health issue sidelined her for a few days. And health becomes a key issue in the campaign. Donald → Read More
NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg On The Evolution Of The Court
NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg has covered the U.S. Supreme Court for more than four decades. In that time, she has seen a shift not only → Read More
Federal Judge Upholds NC Voter ID Law
A federal judge has ruled North Carolina's voter ID law is constitutional. In a 485 page opinion issued Monday, federal district judge Thomas Schroeder → Read More
Cooper's Fundraising Advantage Over McCrory Continues
During the two months of 2016, Democratic gubernatorial challenger Roy Cooper continued to receive more individual campaign contributions than Republican i → Read More
Cooper Outraises McCrory In 2015 Through Smaller Donations
The modern day race for political office includes a series of competitions for endorsements and money. And the race for chief executive of North Carolina → Read More
What Is In A Kiss?
When Thomas Edison put the first kiss on film at his Black Maria studio in 1896, it was nothing short of scandalous. The 23-second, silent, black and white → Read More
Hygge, Snow Cream And Dance Tunes: Winter Weather Finds From The Archives
Many regions of the Old North State are blanketed in snow today. As North Carolinians dig out from the storm, we dug back through the archives for these → Read More
Telling Stories Of Family Traditions
During the holiday season, perhaps more than any other part of the year, families embrace or reject traditions. → Read More