A new law adds to efforts to combat hazing, but it may not be enough. Plus what we’re watching in 2026.
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The Enduring Hazards of College Hazing
University administrators have worked for years to eliminate fraternity hazing. But our review of records shows it’s still deeply ingrained.
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The Line: The Next Chapter
News from the state auditor’s office and what the former town manager’s book cost Cary; Apex’s Sue Mu’s 2026 resolution, Downtown Cary gets juiced, and more.
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The Caucus: You Be the Judge
Why a North Carolina Court of Appeals candidate once donated to the Democrat he now hopes to unseat.
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Jim Hunt’s Cross to Bear
The late governor and committed church-goer struggled to sway the Religious Right.
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Well I’ll Be Dammed
As North Carolina prepares for its first Buc-ee’s, we went to figure out what the hype is about. Plus, politics news from around the state.
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The Caucus: What Does 2026 Have in Store?
The state House will see turnover this year, and the Senate’s leader faces a challenger. What to watch in 2026.
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The Line: Coming to Western Wake in 2026
Salem Street’s transformation, a Chatham Estates update, and more Cary, Apex, and Western Wake news
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The Quad: The Last of His Kind?
A profile of one of the UNC System’s longest-serving chancellors. Plus, we catch you up on Carolina North and make some introductions.
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A Narrow Window
About 225 people serving life-without-parole sentences are eligible for review under an obscure North Carolina law.
