How two North Carolina teens became international Pokémon stars. Plus, news from around our statewide network.
Kate Sheppard
Kate Sheppard is the executive editor of The Assembly Network. She was previously a senior enterprise editor at HuffPost, a reporter at Mother Jones, and taught journalism and innovation at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Posted inCulture
More Than a Card Game
Two Triangle teens have become international Pokémon stars. A fledgling Poképarent travels to Atlanta to investigate the appeal.
Posted inNewsletters
‘This Isn’t Something We’re Going to Bake Sale Our Way Out Of.’
As the Trump administration targets the funding streams that shelters and service agencies rely on, providers wonder how they will keep going.
Posted inHealth
DOGE Cuts Come for N.C. Domestic Violence Orgs
“This isn’t something we’re going to bake sale our way out of.”
Posted inBusiness & Economy
State Fires a Disaster Relief Subcontractor Founded by Former ReBuild NC Boss
A mid-level state official steered a contract to the firm run by her former bosses at ReBuild NC.
Posted inNewsletters
Helene’s Unheard Warnings
Warnings about Helene’s strength didn’t reach some of the people who most needed to hear them.
Posted inNewsletters
The Michelin Guide Goes South
Michelin recently announced it will soon publish a new guide for the American South, its first regional guide in North America.
Posted inNewsletters
‘Allegations of Assault-by-Office-Supply’
Assault allegations involving U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, concerns about a disaster recovery contract, and a judge tells Columbus County to hand us the records we requested 2.5 years ago.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Judge Orders Columbus County Sheriff to Release Additional Records
The judge directed the county to grant access to public records about former sheriff Jody Greene.
Posted inPolitics & Government
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Accused of Hitting Man At Rotary Event
The rumor mill has been churning over allegations Edwards struck an audience member at the “Peace in Action” conference.
