Erin Keever

1 week ago | wunc.org | Jeff Tiberii |Erin Keever

Six months after the election, we have a resolution from November's NC Supreme Court race. Jefferson Griffin, a Republican, conceded to Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent, ending months of challenges. We get the latest. Plus, the NC State Board of Elections is now controlled by Republicans, and for the first time in more than a century, no longer under the purview of the Governor. What does this mean for election administration in our state? Political scientist Chris Cooper fills us in.

1 week ago | wunc.org | Jeff Tiberii |Erin Keever

On the North Carolina News Roundup... Another week, another court ruling, and another brand-new Republican controlled State Board of Elections. Is the saga over? And what might this mean for that still-undecided state Supreme Court race? Meanwhile, at the General Assembly, lawmakers want to make promoting DEI an offense punishable by termination. Duke University moves to cut $350 million from its budget. A proposed overhaul to homebuilding regulations has many municipalities concerned.

2 weeks ago | wunc.org | Jeff Tiberii |Erin Keever

On the North Carolina News Roundup... Another development in the decade-long fight over control over the state election board. One Republican congressman is asking the Trump administration to remove red tape as Western North Carolina continues Helene recovery. The Trump administration's efforts to overhaul immigration are having reverberations in Durham and Charlotte. And with state lawmakers on recess, we’ll turn our attention to some more local issues in Zebulon, Pender County, and Lumberton.

1 month ago | wunc.org | Jeff Tiberii |Erin Keever

On the North Carolina News Roundup... Financial markets take a tumble after the president’s latest announcement on tariffs. Some Republicans are speaking out. Including North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis who says tariffs could do 'irreparable' harm to North Carolina farmers. Will his overtures make any difference in the ongoing trade wars? Two NC State students have left the country after their visas were revoked by the State Department. The university says no reason was given.

Jun 24, 2024 | wunc.org | Erin Keever

Editor's note: This conversation originally aired Oct. 30, 2023. Due South's signature series "Southern Mixtape" explores the songs, sounds, and artists of the South. In this edition, WUNC's Brian Burns joins Jeff and Leoneda to share his favorite songs from Southern artists. GuestBrian Burns, WUNC music director