Thirty miles west of the Atlantic Ocean lies a vast, other-worldly wetland. The Great Dismal Swamp once covered over a million acres between Edenton, NC and Norfolk, VA. Native American tribes (the Algonquian-speaking peoples) inhabited this land for many thousands of years —long before it became a refuge for freedom-seeking slaves.
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How You Can Watch the Election 2020 Coverage with a Critical Eye
It's not news to say that the election cycle so far has become as contentious, heated and uncertain as ever. So how can you keep track of Election 2020 news coverage until the results become certain?
Why This Candidate For NC State House Wants To Legalize Cannabis
Simon, a former public school teacher and current chair of the Moore County NAACP Justice Committee, sees cannabis legalization as a unifying and transformative issue.
What Will Road Test Waiver Mean For Teen Accidents In North Carolina?
With North Carolina officials temporarily issuing a road test waiver for new drivers, folks can't help but ask: What will this mean for accidents?
Should NC Voters Be Afraid Of Election Day Intimidation and Violence?
Early voting in North Carolina ended Saturday, and mere hours separate us from one of the most important election days in many years. The stakes are high regardless of which candidates or party we support. North Carolina’s battleground state status makes them feel even higher this year. So what's up with election day intimidation?
Prison Policy Initiative: Studies Show that Solitary Confinement Linked to Higher Likelihood of Inmate Death
A study from UNC Chapel Hill shows inmates are more likely to die when they spend time in solitary. Previous studies have shown the negative effect solitary has on inmates. This one shows effects last long after inmates leave solitary and even prison. The study says inmates who spend any time in solitary are more likely to die. Solitary confinement leads to higher levels of death by suicide, overdose, and homicide. Wanda Bertram and Andrew Foster of Prison Policy Initiative say action needs to be taken now.
New Supreme Court Justice Could Change Health Care in NC
Trump has now picked three Supreme Court justices in four years. Understandably, a lot of people are concerned about what this ever-more conservative court will decide when hot-topic cases are considered. Let's take a look at how Supreme Court decisions could impact your health care.
North Carolina Voter Turnout So Far Leaves Election Outcome a Toss-Up
North Carolina voter turnout is on a record pace, but what does it mean? With NC at the center of the political universe, the answer to this question could have huge implications.
Obamacare and Roe v. Wade: The Politics of Barrett’s Confirmation
Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court put several issues front and center with election day around the corner. Two of the more high-profile ones are well known: the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade.
Distracted Driving In NC Comes With A Punishment, But Is It Enough?
Distracted driving is illegal under North Carolina law, but the statute is narrow, and the punishment is underwhelming. Do we need more?