Rick Henderson
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Randy Parton, whose theater saddled the state with millions in debt, dies
Randy Parton, namesake of one of the worst boondoggles in recent N.C. political history, has died at age 67. The bass-playing younger brother of cultural icon Dolly Parton died of cancer, according to a statement from the Parton family. Randy Parton saddled state and local taxpayers with millions of dollars in debt from a performing […] → Read More
Jackson picked for Court of Appeals; Searcy also resigns from General Assembly
The former House minority leader is set to join the state Court of Appeals. A Wake County state senator who considered a run for U.S. Congress also resigned from a seat he recently won. Rep. Darren Jackson becomes the second Wake County Democrat to announce he’s leaving the General Assembly as the 2021 session is […] → Read More
Newby's narrow win suggests broader philosophical changes in N.C. courts
It took five weeks to settle the final race, but when the N.C. Supreme Court’s session opens in a few weeks, there will be a new chief in Raleigh. Republican Associate Justice Paul Newby defeated incumbent Democratic Chief Justice Cheri Beasley by roughly 400 votes. Nearly 5.4 million ballots were cast. Beasley, who was elevated […] → Read More
State elections board certifies most results as chief justice recount continues
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Republicans got out and voted on Election Day, and it paid off
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Trump leads, Tillis holds Senate seat, GOP keeps eight of 13 U.S. House seats
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Unusual Appeals Court ruling could bring U.S. Supreme Court into N.C. election battle
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'Chaos' continues as courts give conflicting signals on elections rule changes
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Election board's absentee ballot settlement upheld, legislature to appeal
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GOP elections board members resign, saying AG and staff misled them about settling lawsuits
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Critics say Durham schools' 'learning centers' will widen educational inequities
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Money trail shows school choice in Democrats' crosshairs
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Legislative week in review, June 21-26
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Governor orders monuments removed from Capitol, won’t say who ordered police to leave
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Governor activates National Guard for riot support as lawmakers call for accountability
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Gyms, playgrounds, bars face at least five more dark weeks under Cooper's Phase Two
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Governor's N.C. shutdown could last months depending on COVID-19 stats
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Orders against 'mass gatherings' shouldn't interfere with constitutional liberties, says governor
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ReopenNC seeks clarity on (and easing of) rules limiting protests
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Newest Cooper COVID-19 order cuts number of shoppers allowed in stores
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