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Cooper runs against Forest, NCGA in only debate for governor
RALEIGH — Discussion of the coronavirus dominated the first half-hour of the gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. But at times, Cooper treated Forest like a proxy for the GOP-led General Assembly, as the governor attacked school choice, tax cuts, teacher pay, and other issue-driven fights between Cooper and the legislature.
OPINION: COVID shapes debate on worker safety
For 16 years, former state Rep. Cherie Berry has served as North Carolina’s labor commissioner. Now she’s retiring, and another Republican state representative, Josh Dobson of McDowell County, is running to replace her.
Health care costs at center of debate in race for state treasurer
RALEIGH — Taxes and employee benefits are at the center of the race for N.C. treasurer.
Labor commissioner debate exposes differences on state reopening
RALEIGH — Reopening the economy during COVID-19 is a hotly contested issue in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor.
OPINION: Trump v. Biden: Keeping up with Toddlers and Tiaras
If Daddy hadn't made and left him a fortune on sweetheart government housing contracts, Donald Trump would probably be bragging about how cold the AC runs on the old Ford Escort he's trying to get off his lot ("BUY HERE! PAY HERE! BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM!") and hoping you don't notice the transmission slipping when you take it out for a test drive.
Truitt, Mangrum debate Opportunity Scholarships, reopening schools
RALEIGH — Reopening schools is the top priority of Catherine Truitt, the Republican candidate for state superintendent.
Contrasting views of race dominate lieutenant governor candidate debate
RALEIGH — “I don’t consider myself to be a black leader. I consider myself to be a leader in N.C. who just happens to be black.”
COLUMN: America doesn't have real presidential debates, but it should
On Aug. 6, the Commission on Presidential Debates denied U.S. president Donald Trump's request to increase the number of debates between himself and Democratic nominee Joe Biden from three to four.
Final Hometown Debate discusses delivery of medical services
HENDERSON — The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership’s Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
Hometown Debate discusses N.C.’s rural-urban health care divide
RALEIGH — Rural hospitals are finding it more difficult to stay open.
Since 2006, 11 rural hospitals in North Carolina have closed — seven in the past six years, as more people move to cities and suburbs.
