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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 inNewsletters
‘We Keep Doing It for Other Women’
Making the case for better breast cancer screenings. Plus, there really is such a thing as a free lunch.
Posted inNewsletters
What the Meck?
Why urban voter turnout still lagged. Plus, booze-infused cupcakes.
Posted inFood & Drink
Have Your Cake and Drink It, Too
Raleigh-based Boozie Bakes is taking alcohol-infused treats to a dreamy new level.
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Field Notes From A Purple State
News and updates as the dust of Election Day settles.
Posted inElections
The Hunt Legacy Appears to Live On
Rachel Hunt looks likely to become the state’s next lieutenant governor, defeating Republican Hal Weatherman.
Posted inElections
Democrat Mo Green Defeats Michele Morrow to Lead N.C. Public Schools
The race pitted a public school critic against a former school administrator.
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Follow Election Reporting and Results on The Assembly’s Live Blog
We’re bringing you election news, results, and more from across North Carolina.
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This Newsletter Is Not About Tomorrow’s Election
Excerpts from Carter Wrenn’s new book, plus longtime political reporters look back at the most bizarre stories they’ve covered.
Posted inPolitics & Government
The Trail of the Political Serpent
Conservative political strategist Carter Wrenn describes his complicated relationship with Sen. Jesse Helms and the infamous “White Hands” ad.
