Chef Kills Co-worker, Self in Raleigh Restaurant Shooting
In Raleigh, North Carolina, executive chef George Colom Jr. fatally shot co-worker Jonathan Mark Schaffer before shooting himself; Colom later died, while another employee was injured during a pre-shift meeting at Coquette Brasserie, stemming from an apparent dispute.
Chef Kills Co-worker, Self in Raleigh Restaurant Shooting
In Raleigh, North Carolina, executive chef George Colom Jr. fatally shot co-worker Jonathan Mark Schaffer before shooting himself; Colom later died, while another employee was injured during a pre-shift meeting at Coquette Brasserie, stemming from an apparent dispute.
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36% Bias Score
FEMA to End Temporary Housing for Some Hurricane Helene Victims
FEMA is ending temporary housing assistance for some Western North Carolina families left homeless by Hurricane Helene, citing reasons such as habitable homes, declined inspections, or lack of contact. The deadline is January 14th, but those still in need can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or visit ...
FEMA to End Temporary Housing for Some Hurricane Helene Victims
FEMA is ending temporary housing assistance for some Western North Carolina families left homeless by Hurricane Helene, citing reasons such as habitable homes, declined inspections, or lack of contact. The deadline is January 14th, but those still in need can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or visit ...
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48% Bias Score
North Carolina House Elects New Speaker; Narrow GOP Majority Sets Stage for Bipartisan Politics
The North Carolina House elected Rep. Destin Hall as speaker, succeeding Tim Moore; Republicans hold a narrow 71-49 majority, one seat short of a veto-proof supermajority; the session will prioritize Hurricane Helene recovery and address medical marijuana, casino expansion, and the state budget.
North Carolina House Elects New Speaker; Narrow GOP Majority Sets Stage for Bipartisan Politics
The North Carolina House elected Rep. Destin Hall as speaker, succeeding Tim Moore; Republicans hold a narrow 71-49 majority, one seat short of a veto-proof supermajority; the session will prioritize Hurricane Helene recovery and address medical marijuana, casino expansion, and the state budget.
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36% Bias Score
NC Father Charged in Son's Death After Year-Long Autopsy Delay
On December 2, 2023, Aaron Lynwood Carter's two-year-old son, River, died from heat exposure after being left in a room with a space heater for over 12 hours; Carter was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and child abuse on December 4, 2024, after a year-long delay in receiving autop...
NC Father Charged in Son's Death After Year-Long Autopsy Delay
On December 2, 2023, Aaron Lynwood Carter's two-year-old son, River, died from heat exposure after being left in a room with a space heater for over 12 hours; Carter was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and child abuse on December 4, 2024, after a year-long delay in receiving autop...
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48% Bias Score
Cooper's North Carolina Governorship: Bipartisan Wins and Legislative Battles
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, completing eight years in office, achieved bipartisan successes in Medicaid expansion and clean energy legislation, but faced legislative opposition on issues like abortion rights and private school vouchers; his future plans remain undecided.
Cooper's North Carolina Governorship: Bipartisan Wins and Legislative Battles
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, completing eight years in office, achieved bipartisan successes in Medicaid expansion and clean energy legislation, but faced legislative opposition on issues like abortion rights and private school vouchers; his future plans remain undecided.
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40% Bias Score
North Carolina Police Officer Fatally Shot Responding to 911 Call
Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan was fatally shot Monday morning responding to a 911 call about a suspicious man at a Food Lion grocery store in Greensboro, North Carolina; the suspect was apprehended hours later after a chase and is awaiting charges.
North Carolina Police Officer Fatally Shot Responding to 911 Call
Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan was fatally shot Monday morning responding to a 911 call about a suspicious man at a Food Lion grocery store in Greensboro, North Carolina; the suspect was apprehended hours later after a chase and is awaiting charges.
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52% Bias Score
North Carolina Homeowners' Insurance Premiums to Rise 15% by Mid-2026
North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase by an average of 15% by mid-2026, a compromise reached between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry following a request for a 42.2% increase, reflecting factors like inflation, increased reinsurance costs, and the impac...
North Carolina Homeowners' Insurance Premiums to Rise 15% by Mid-2026
North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase by an average of 15% by mid-2026, a compromise reached between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry following a request for a 42.2% increase, reflecting factors like inflation, increased reinsurance costs, and the impac...
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20% Bias Score
DNC Intervenes in North Carolina Lawsuit to Prevent Invalidation of 60,000 Votes
The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in North Carolina to block a Republican attempt to invalidate roughly 60,000 votes in a state supreme court election due to missing information on voter registration forms, impacting the outcome of a race won by Democrat Allison Riggs by 700 votes.
DNC Intervenes in North Carolina Lawsuit to Prevent Invalidation of 60,000 Votes
The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in North Carolina to block a Republican attempt to invalidate roughly 60,000 votes in a state supreme court election due to missing information on voter registration forms, impacting the outcome of a race won by Democrat Allison Riggs by 700 votes.
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48% Bias Score
NC Supreme Court Blocks Certification of Close Election
The North Carolina Supreme Court, in a 5-1 partisan vote, blocked the certification of the Democratic candidate's narrow victory in a state Supreme Court election, halting the official result declaration following a Republican challenge to roughly 60,000 votes.
NC Supreme Court Blocks Certification of Close Election
The North Carolina Supreme Court, in a 5-1 partisan vote, blocked the certification of the Democratic candidate's narrow victory in a state Supreme Court election, halting the official result declaration following a Republican challenge to roughly 60,000 votes.
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48% Bias Score
Cooper Commutes 15 Death Row Sentences in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 death row inmates to life in prison before leaving office, citing thorough review and reflection; this follows President Biden's commutation of nearly all federal death row inmates, sparking debate about capital punishment.
Cooper Commutes 15 Death Row Sentences in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 death row inmates to life in prison before leaving office, citing thorough review and reflection; this follows President Biden's commutation of nearly all federal death row inmates, sparking debate about capital punishment.
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40% Bias Score
North Carolina Governor, Governor-Elect Sue Over GOP Election Law
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging a GOP law that shifts the appointment power of the North Carolina State Board of Elections from the governor to the state auditor, arguing it violates the separation of powers and will create distr...
North Carolina Governor, Governor-Elect Sue Over GOP Election Law
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging a GOP law that shifts the appointment power of the North Carolina State Board of Elections from the governor to the state auditor, arguing it violates the separation of powers and will create distr...
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40% Bias Score
Griffin Challenges 60,000 Ballots in NC Supreme Court Race
Republican Jefferson Griffin is challenging over 60,000 ballots in his close North Carolina Supreme Court race against Democrat Allison Riggs, directly petitioning the state Supreme Court to prevent certification before a county-level appeal, citing issues with voter registration and identification.
Griffin Challenges 60,000 Ballots in NC Supreme Court Race
Republican Jefferson Griffin is challenging over 60,000 ballots in his close North Carolina Supreme Court race against Democrat Allison Riggs, directly petitioning the state Supreme Court to prevent certification before a county-level appeal, citing issues with voter registration and identification.
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40% Bias Score