Clayton Henkel

Democrats and unaffiliated voters cast about 73% of ballots in NC’s record-setting early turnout + Trump’s DOJ angles for last-minute power over midterms

Nov 3, 2026

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Democrats and unaffiliated voters cast about 73% of ballots in NC’s record-setting early turnout + Trump’s DOJ angles for last-minute power over midterms

Plus top headlines for November 3, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for midterms + Worrisome domestic violence stats

Nov 2, 2026

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Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for midterms + Worrisome domestic violence stats

Plus headlines for November 2, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Clearing of Durham’s homeless encampments tests community’s resolve + NC early voting gets off to a strong start

Oct 16, 2026

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Clearing of Durham’s homeless encampments tests community’s resolve + NC early voting gets off to a strong start

Plus top headlines for October 16, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Calls mount for NC attorney general to review WakeMed-Atrium merger + Red wolves on the move + Affordable housing for seniors

Oct 15, 2026

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Calls mount for NC attorney general to review WakeMed-Atrium merger + Red wolves on the move + Affordable housing for seniors

Plus top headlines for October 15, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC elections board to notify 1,392 voters flagged as potential noncitizens + NC Fuel Check

Oct 14, 2026

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NC elections board to notify 1,392 voters flagged as potential noncitizens + NC Fuel Check

Plus top headlines for October 14, 2026

Clayton Henkel

AI worker worries + Early voting prep + Federal hemp restrictions

Oct 13, 2026

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AI worker worries + Early voting prep + Federal hemp restrictions

Plus the top news headlines for October 13, 2026

Clayton Henkel

North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced? + NC’s State Health Plan moves to block Atrium program

Oct 12, 2026

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North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced? + NC’s State Health Plan moves to block Atrium program

Plus top headlines for October 12, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Rural residents fight a proposed gas pipeline + Racial disparities in NC schools + Dems see opening in NC as Whatley campaign pauses ads

Oct 9, 2026

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Rural residents fight a proposed gas pipeline + Racial disparities in NC schools + Dems see opening in NC as Whatley campaign pauses ads

Plus top headlines for October 9, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC legislators can’t say how much of the gas tax cut will trickle down to drivers

Oct 8, 2026

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NC legislators can’t say how much of the gas tax cut will trickle down to drivers

Plus top news headlines for October 8, 2026

Clayton Henkel

‘Election Day gimmick’? As NC lawmakers eye gas tax cut, Stein questions timing + Affordable housing success

Oct 7, 2026

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‘Election Day gimmick’? As NC lawmakers eye gas tax cut, Stein questions timing + Affordable housing success

Plus top news headlines for October 7, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Here’s what could happen if NC lawmakers pause the gas tax in a special session

Oct 6, 2026

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3 min read

Here’s what could happen if NC lawmakers pause the gas tax in a special session

Plus top headlines for October 6, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC legislative leaders call for special session on high gas, diesel prices

Oct 5, 2026

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NC legislative leaders call for special session on high gas, diesel prices

Plus top news headlines for October 5, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Republican super PAC pauses spending in NC’s US Senate race + NC residents flagged by federal database asked to confirm citizenship

Oct 2, 2026

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3 min read

Republican super PAC pauses spending in NC’s US Senate race + NC residents flagged by federal database asked to confirm citizenship

Plus your top stories of the week from NC Newsline

Clayton Henkel

Voters want partisan politics out of election administration + NC receives first $45.2M payout from Meta + Public consumption policy for THC

Oct 2, 2026

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3 min read

Voters want partisan politics out of election administration + NC receives first $45.2M payout from Meta + Public consumption policy for THC

Plus top headlines for October 2, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC Housing Coalition joins lawsuit against HUD over housing counseling cuts

Oct 1, 2026

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NC Housing Coalition joins lawsuit against HUD over housing counseling cuts

Plus top news headlines for October 1, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC has a list of nearly 1600 people flagged as noncitizens on its voter rolls. How will it be used?

Sep 30, 2026

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NC has a list of nearly 1600 people flagged as noncitizens on its voter rolls. How will it be used?

Plus your news headlines for September 30, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Census changes proposed by Trump administration put accuracy, money for NC at risk, critics say

Sep 29, 2026

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Census changes proposed by Trump administration put accuracy, money for NC at risk, critics say

Plus your news headlines for September 29, 2026

Clayton Henkel

UNC online program serving adult learners grows 54%

Sep 28, 2026

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UNC online program serving adult learners grows 54%

Plus top news headlines for September 28, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC’s property tax amendment could do more harm than good + Western NC: 2 years after Helene

Sep 25, 2026

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NC’s property tax amendment could do more harm than good + Western NC: 2 years after Helene

Plus the top stories of the week from NC Newsline

Clayton Henkel

Mountain strong: North Carolina marks the 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene

Sep 25, 2026

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Mountain strong: North Carolina marks the 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene

Plus news headlines for September 25, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Childcare workers struggle to afford care for their own kids. NC communities are testing solutions.

Sep 24, 2026

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Childcare workers struggle to afford care for their own kids. NC communities are testing solutions.

Plus top news headlines for September 24, 2026

Clayton Henkel

NC treasurer ‘profoundly concerned’ by county’s approval of hospital merger

Sep 23, 2026

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NC treasurer ‘profoundly concerned’ by county’s approval of hospital merger

Plus top headlines for September 23, 2026

Clayton Henkel

GOP deploys Vance to NC to rouse support for Whatley

Sep 22, 2026

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GOP deploys Vance to NC to rouse support for Whatley

Plus your top headlines for September 22, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Wages, economic worries take center stage at NC AFL-CIO convention

Sep 21, 2026

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Wages, economic worries take center stage at NC AFL-CIO convention

Plus top news headlines for September 21, 2026

Clayton Henkel

Trump stumps for Whatley + AG Jackson requests new Duke rate class for data centers

Sep 18, 2026

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2 min read

Trump stumps for Whatley + AG Jackson requests new Duke rate class for data centers

Your top stories of the week from NC Newsline

Clayton Henkel