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May 25, 2023

NC mom Heidy Gomez defends school choice: ‘Saved my child’s life’

North Carolina mom Heidy Gomez reacts to Gov. Roy Cooper declaring a state of emergency to block a school choice bill.

May 25, 2023

South Carolina governor signs fetal heartbeat bill restricting most abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday restricting abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected at around six weeks of pregnancy.

May 25, 2023

North Carolina campus security officer goes viral for hugging graduating seniors before commencement

Valerie Baxter is warming the hearts of the thousands after a video was released showing her emotional farewell to High Point University's graduating students in May 2023.

May 24, 2023

NC Gov Roy Cooper faces scrutiny for sending daughter to private school amid opposition to school choice bill

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is attempting to prevent a school choice bill from passing the state legislature, despite sending his own daughter to a private school in Raleigh.

May 24, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper is a ‘hypocrite’ when it comes to school choice: Corey DeAngelis

 American Federation for Children senior fellow Corey DeAngelis reacts to N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper declaring a state of emergency to block a school choice bill from passing.

May 24, 2023

Federal lawsuit claims NC electronic records system resulted in wrongful detainments

A new electronic court records system in North Carolina allegedly caused people to be wrongfully detained and delayed the release of others, according to a lawsuit.

May 24, 2023

East Carolina star pitcher ejected from AAC tournament game for bizarre reason

East Carolina will need to play an elimination game in the AAC Baseball Tournament and it appears the team will be without their top pitcher.

May 24, 2023

North Carolina redistricting ruling could be big win for Republicans in Congress

A recent redistricting ruling in North Carolina may have helped congressional Republicans in next year's election. Democrats in the state need to flip five GOP seats to regain control.

May 24, 2023

North Carolina university confronts mental health crisis after student suicides

North Carolina State University confronted a crisis during the 2022-2023 school year, during which it reported 14 student deaths, seven of which were suicides.

May 23, 2023

Thousands debate leaving United Methodist Church over LGBTQ issue

Thousands of United Methodist Church congregations have voted on whether to stay as debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church continue.