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KRAWIEC: Art is in the eye of the beholder, obviously
There is so much craziness going on right now, and I have so much to say about it. I’ve decided to wait until next week and give you a break from all the serious issues […]
Month: April 2025
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Sampson’s NC-bred toughness
It looks more like steel cage match than a basketball practice drill. However, it’s the way Kelvin Sampson opens each season—the loose ball drill. Bristling over the fact that video of the drill made its […]
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Senate bill offers compromise on K-12 calendar
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate has introduced a compromise bill on K-12 public school calendar flexibility after more than two dozen bills seeking changes to current laws were filed this legislative session. Twenty-two bills […]
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Appeals court sides with Griffin in ongoing NC Supreme Court race
RALEIGH — A North Carolina appeals court sided Friday with Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin in an extremely close state Supreme Court election, a ruling that could determine the result of the nation’s only 2024 race […]
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Sampson’s rebuilt culture helping elevate Houston in title chase
While North Carolina has one team representing the state in the Final Four, there’s another NC connection opposing them in Houston men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson. The NC native is preparing for his third Final […]
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Former Robinson staffer disputes rumor of insider leak to CNN
RALEIGH — A rumor that a staffer leaked information to CNN about former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s past comments on an adult website are untrue, according to the individual at the heart of […]
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The Stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX, Kevin Bacon hunts demons
Michelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy “Dying for Sex” and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album “Who Believes In Angels?” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases are […]
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How NC legends fared in their first Final Fours
Stacked rosters, dominant regular seasons and winning tournament games are all part of what makes a great college basketball coach. But in North Carolina, a state where those things are only the expectation, greatness depends […]
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GINGRICH: Presidents Trump, Jefferson, Lincoln and FDR
Most of today’s so-called experts totally misunderstand President Donald J. Trump’s daily activities. They fail to think about long strategic patterns and lack the historical knowledge to contextualize his behavior. Trump is rapidly growing a […]
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Dave Boliek focuses on culture in new role
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek is focusing on his agency’s direction, culture and credibility in his first months in office. Boliek, who defeated incumbent Democrat Jessica Holmes in November’s election, said he […]