February 2024

Lift All Boats

Water outside the USS NC's visitor center on Friday. (Photo by Ben McNeely)

Guests had to wade through ankle-deep water for the groundbreaking of a project to preserve the USS North Carolina.

Photo illustration via Canva.

They were barely adults when they committed a senseless crime in 2008. Should Gov. Roy Cooper give their clemency bid another look?

As a federal judge anguishes about drug deaths on the state’s college campuses, UNC-Chapel Hill struggles with what comes next.

Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry. (Angelica Edwards for INDYWeek)

Satana Deberry became Durham’s DA on progressive promises. Her bid for attorney general tests how far that can take her.

Rep. Cecil Brockman in High Point. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

Four state House Democrats who voted with Republicans on key bills face primary challenges.

A bulletin board shares affirming messages at Time Out Youth’s space in Charlotte. (Travis Dove for The Assembly)

Sisters Tonda and Terry Taylor each found their way to LGBTQ+ advocacy, leaving a legacy that extends across the state.