Jeff Tiberii

1 week ago | wunc.org | Jeff Tiberii |Rachel McCarthy

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs graduated from North Carolina Central University 35 years ago. This weekend he’ll be up on that graduation stage again, this time as an NCCU commencement speaker. He joins Due South’s Jeff Tiberii to talk about his deep North Carolina ties and his hopes for the next generation of journalists. GuestErnie Suggs, reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

1 week ago | wunc.org | Jeff Tiberii |Rachel McCarthy

Even under the best circumstances, parenting can be stressful. So when natural disasters upend a community’s sense of safety, security, and routine, the impact on families can be particularly profound. Writer Gray Chapman and photographer Erin Brethauer explored the experiences of mothers following the flooding that forever changed the physical and emotional landscape of western North Carolina.

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 |Stacia M. Brown

The federal implementation date for the Real ID Act is May 7. This means that, for both domestic and international travel, those hoping to use a driver's license or photo ID will need to ensure that their identification is Real ID-compliant. We talk to transportation reporter Richard Stradling about what this change will mean for those hoping to travel this summer. This conversation originally aired on April 24, 2025. GuestRichard Stradling, transportation reporter for The News & ObserverRelated:

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.