North Carolina has about $5.5 billion reserved for emergencies, but it will take several weeks to assess storm damage.
Emily Stephenson
Emily Stephenson is managing editor of The Assembly. She was previously economic policy editor at The Wall Street Journal, news editor at POLITICO, and a politics and financial regulation reporter at Reuters.
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Just Another Totally Normal Day in N.C. Politics
Digesting the latest Mark Robinson news. Plus, putting invasive lionfish on the menu.
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The Labor Commissioner’s Daunting Task
As workplace fatalities rise, the two candidates for North Carolina’s top regulatory job have starkly different philosophies.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Jesse Helms Lives On
The bomb-throwing TV commentator and arch-conservative U.S. senator died 16 years ago, but his legacy is alive and kicking.
Posted inSports
The Timeless Boyhood of a Baseball Lifer
Kenny Glanville started playing baseball in an era when Black players thrived. That’s changed, but his love of the game hasn’t.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Why a 10-Year-Old Law Blocks Bike Lanes From Getting Off the Ground
A 10-year-old law keeps the state from funding many projects to improve roads for walkers and cyclists.
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In Short: What to Watch in the N.C. Legislature This Spring
The state legislature comes back to Raleigh this week. Here’s a look at what might come up.
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The State Faces a Looming Budget Shortfall. Is Gambling the Answer?
After years of tax cuts and increased spending, analysts project major state budget deficits.
Posted inFood & Drink
Making Biscuitville Rise
Biscuitville CEO Kathie Niven brings outsider energy to the family-owned company, and plans to add five new locations by the end of 2024.
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Ovies & Giglio Want Triangle Sports Fans to Keep Arguing Forever
The former radio hosts are reinventing themselves as podcasters at a fraught time for both media and sports.
