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Capitol bureau chief for @wunc, covering all things #ncpol #ncga. Subscribe to the WUNC Politics Newsletter at the link below to follow my reporting
Raleigh, NC
Joined January 2013
If you happen to be checking out that other social media site, you can find me there (still posting here too though, and cross-posting news stories in multiple places)
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Our family would like to share that the funeral service for my dad, former Governor Jim Hunt, will be held on Friday, December 26, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson, NC with a reception to follow at the church. All are welcome to attend.
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Gary talked in-depth about Hunt and his legacy on the WUNC Politics Podcast a few months back: https://t.co/BZ5Mi9qD7G
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At age 88, former Gov. Jim Hunt continues to be a prominent figure in state politics, but the state’s growth means that many North Carolinians weren’t around during his record 16 years in office. So...
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Went on @wunc w/ @claudiam_rivera, @RaleighReporter, @dawnbvaughan, @dani__battaglia & @j_tibs to recap past year in #ncpol. So much news unfolded that we didn't have time to get into the fact 2025 seeing multiple NC lawmakers arrested. Year in Review->
wunc.org
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup, we widen our lens to talk about some of the biggest stories of the year: Lumbee recognition, immigration raids, the NC Supreme Court race, redistricting,...
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Ahead of Trump's visit to Rocky Mount tonight, @ByAdamWagner visited the "decidedly purple part of a decidedly purple state in a congressional district recently redrawn by state Republicans to boost their chances of maintaining control of Congress" https://t.co/GhkwseLRwQ
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npr.org
While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.
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BREAKING: Four-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt has died at age 88. Here's my look back at the many legacies Hunt leaves behind in this state: https://t.co/YiH0jDcZYZ
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wunc.org
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died. The Wilson County native served the state for four terms as a Democrat, expanding the role of the governor and pushing for major education initiatives....
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Highlights from my year-end interview with @NC_Governor @JoshStein_ . We talked Helene recovery, budget, Medicaid, 2026 primaries and more Catch more of the conversation tomorrow during Morning Edition on WUNC and later on the WUNC Politics Podcast https://t.co/siypHllLvL
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Gov. Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discuss the big issues of 2025 and what’s ahead next year.
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Big victory for the Lumbee that they've been seeking for decades, and it'll have a big impact on the Robeson County area economically: https://t.co/TMqnqpOzj4
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The U.S. Senate passed an annual defense spending bill Wednesday. It includes a provision that grants the Lumbee recognition through the Department of the Interior, opening up federal benefits for...
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Would be nice if Wake County had funding to adequately maintain school HVAC systems (we're told this evacuation today was due to a heat pump causing smoke in the school) https://t.co/22HVHt7aac
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Students were unable to return to classrooms, after-school programs were canceled and the school dismissed at its normal time.
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The Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition is assured, with a final push by Trump https://t.co/FeHOPTmNDF
apnews.com
The Senate's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday has also secured the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's federal recognition as a tribal nation.
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From the "every vote counts" file: The Morehead City mayoral race came down to one vote, but because two people were improperly turned away from the polls, the state has ordered a new election in March: https://t.co/yWCQTqIlRd
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wunc.org
The final Election Day tally in Morehead City showed City Councilman Lee Anthony Stiles defeating longtime Mayor Jerry Jones by just one vote — out of more than 1,500 votes cast.
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NC Sen. Thom Tillis says it’s time to move on from Trump-nominated Mark Walker #ncpol
https://t.co/PO0NsvTyYa
newsobserver.com
As former Rep. Mark Walker pressures the Senate to speed up his confirmation, Sen. Thom Tillis says it’s time to find another nominee.
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NC's domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers and children's advocacy centers will see their state/federal grants cut by about 20% this year, an #ncga committee was told last week: https://t.co/FsHCJpam7a
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wunc.org
North Carolina nonprofits that serve victims of domestic violence and child abuse are facing funding cuts.
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If US Senate gives final approval to the new Defense Spending bill, next week, the Lumbee Tribe will receive full federal recognition. @realDonaldTrump openly supports. When/if approved, @RaleighReporter wonders if other NC tribes will step forward. #ncpol
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@NC_Governor restored NC's Medicaid funding, which reinstates full payments to docs & hospitals but burns remaining cash more quickly. @NCGOP leaders face a discussion of infusing new funding in early 2026. @RaleighReporter says court rulings changed dynamics #ncpol #Statelines
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This week on State Lines @Billy_K_Ball, @dawnbvaughan, @RaleighReporter & @DonnaKingCJ discuss Governor Stein canceling Medicaid rate cuts, an audit of NC’s financial standing, President Trump endorsing Senate Leader Berger and more! Watch now: https://t.co/32TkYY9A7q
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North Carolina's court system is taking steps to make jury duty less painful. https://t.co/YGIeVwzUZU
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wunc.org
North Carolina's court system is taking steps to make jury duty less painful. Jurors will now receive payment for their service on a debit card as they leave the courthouse.
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NC-4 just became a Democratic primary worth watching: https://t.co/IP9sGcwayk
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wunc.org
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam launched a campaign this morning to unseat Democratic Congressman Valerie Foushee in the March primary.
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