I taught in public schools for more than two decades, but I just quit—and you need to know why.
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.
Trump Snubbed Him Twice. Now Mark Walker Has New Life.
The former minister was a rising star before he fell out of favor with top Republicans. Now he’s back.
Charlotte the Stingray Isn’t Pregnant After All
Owner tells WLOS: “This was not a scam. This was not anything made up, but people do that. People have their own thoughts.”
Here’s the Beef
State measures taken to address the shortage of local meat during the pandemic have had a longer shelf life than anyone imagined.
A Legacy in Limbo
Lorenzo Lynch was a prominent Durham pastor, his daughter became U.S. attorney general. Now his tenants are in a legal dispute with the family.
10 North Carolina Races to Watch in 2024
The ballot is now set for the general election. Everyone knows about Josh Stein v. Mark Robinson, but here are other notable races.
United Methodist Church Ends Ban on Gay Clergy
Divisions over gay clergy and marriage had split the denomination in two.
Invitation to Kentucky Bourbon Event Aligns with Reddit Accusation
An invitation backs up an online claim about N.C. lawmakers getting getting drunk and disruptive in Kentucky.
In Search of a Sex-Positive South
When it comes to sex, some say a ‘Magnolia Curtain’ hangs over the South. A recent festival sought to spice things up.
How Randy Woodson Became N.C. State University’s Politically Invincible Chancellor
He’s served nearly three times as long as most college leaders. What’s his secret?



