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The Caucus: What’d I Miss?
Republicans overtake Democrats in voter registration, sheriffs face scrutiny, and someone is caught napping.
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‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’
Army EOD technicians have the highest rate of suicide and illness-related deaths in the service.
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January Issue: Charting a New Course
The best of The Assembly’s work from the last month, including digging into charter schools and why Tupac’s ashes are buried in Lumberton.
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The Year in Photos
We are lucky to work with a number of talented photographers around the state who really made our stories come to life in 2025.
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The Line: 4 Reads for Your Holiday Week
I’m sharing some reads from around The Assembly Network to read on your holiday break. Plus, see if you guessed the coffee shop!
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Our Most-Read Stories of 2025
These are The Assembly stories that made the biggest waves this year, from beach parking to cattle fraud to the state Supreme Court race.
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No Winter Lasts Forever
Today’s are about the seekers, the folks whose faith—or loss thereof—is guiding their life course.
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The Nice List
Here are our staff’s favorite stories published throughout the year, which we are putting outside our paywall as a special gift to you.
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The Line: Fitness Studio Opens + Who’s Running?
Trendy classes come to Downtown Cary, plus a rundown of the March primary ballot.
