Former Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary student pleads in child sexual abuse material case. Aaron Luke Bradley, who was also a youth minister, was sentenced to time served. Investigators say he had images of kids ages 9-12 (Via @solomonlexib.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
CMS settles student lawsuit over Charlie Kirk tribute on Ardrey Kell High spirit rock. CMS will pay $95K after the principal initially accused student of vandalism & painted over tribute following Kirk's assassination. (Via Mary Ramsey) www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced
Why Wake County students will have so many days off from class next school year. Traditional calendar will have a 5-day school week only 64% of the time next school year due to so many teacher workdays. Wake is down to 23 full weeks in 2027. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss
NC businessman donates Queen Anne-style chicken coop to vice president’s mansion. Matt DuBoise of Carolina Coops in Creedmoor gave the coop to the Naval Observatory after hearing Vice President JD Vance wanted chickens. (Via @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
NC Republicans advance sweeping elections bill with new auditor powers. What to know. Bans election officials from encouraging voter turnout & authorizes State Auditor to investigate election conduct. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social, Ronni Butts & Ava Menkes) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
Durham expands data center pause to study, guard against potential impacts. City Council extended its 60-day ban on new data centers and crypto mining facilities by another 10 months. Some residents wanted ban extended to 32 months. (Via Kristen Johnson) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol
Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of the Education Department. Justice Department will take on enforcement of civil rights in education. Department of Health and Human Services will oversee special education. (Via AP) apnews.com/article/trum... #ncpol #nced
Looking to commemorate the Canes Stanley Cup win? We’ve got you covered. @newsobserver.com will have special print editions Tuesday, Friday, Sunday and Monday. There will also be a collector's book and posters for Carolina Hurricanes winning 2026 Stanley Cup. www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/c...
Raleigh Convention Center will soon have a new name after city sells naming rights. It will now be the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center. Raleigh will get $525,000. Fee will go up 2% annually under 15-year deal. (Via Nolan Wilkinson) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #ralpol
A North Carolina university is eliminating the position of Gender Studies director. UNC Wilmington will eliminate the Gender Studies Research Center director role and move the center under the Interdisciplinary Studies umbrella. (Via Jane Sartwell) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced
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The News & Observer is planning keepsake front pages, a commemorative section in the print newspaper, a hardcover book, posters and other celebratory coverage.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.
