Is 'North Carolina' (or its state government) quitting Twitter/X?

I asked about it ... this account was maintained by the N.C. Department of Information Technology. Spokesperson says 'it had become obsolete with the nc.gov website portal.' #ncpol

On today's NC News Roundup on Due South, Liz Schlemmer Korie Dean Bryan Anderson Nick de la Canal Reuben Jones joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss the protests at UNC, the law enforcement tragedy in Charlotte, school vouchers, primary elections and more.

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ICYMI: A surprise drop-out in NC's only congressional runoff.

This also means the lieutenant governor and state auditor runoffs are now the marquee contests this month: wunc.org/politics/2024-… #ncpol

Nineteen tribes attended the ceremony. Five out of the 19 were state-recognized tribes in North Carolina. “It's important because not just for cultural awareness for our community, but for an awareness within yourself.'

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Now updated after WUNC received an email from organizer John Noonan, a former advisor to GOP Sen. Tom Cotton.

Noonan said a 'board of directors' will be formed to 'keep true to donor intent.'

The plan is to still throw 'a killer party and give to some great charities.'

updated with comment from John Pierce, a spokesperson for Alpha Epsilon Pi International Fraternity.

Pierce said they haven't heard from organizers, but if AEP receives any money raised, it will go towards their international philanthropies supporting Jewish and Israeli causes.

'In light of President Trump's endorsement of Brad Knott ... it has become clear that a pathway to victory is no longer feasible.' Basically you can spend $2 million of your own money in a low-turnout runoff, but a Trump endorsement is worth more
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“Susan Ralston was added as a beneficiary last night, and we also do not know who she is.” Ralston has a deep background in Republican politics, Mitchell Northam reports as the mystery around the UNC fraternity 'rager' fundraiser deepens: wunc.org/news/2024-05-0… #ncpol

I spoke with Campus Y’s co-presidents this afternoon about UNC-Chapel Hill admin closing their building indefinitely. They said the decision feels like a “targeted attack on marginalized students” and punishment for Campus Y facilities being open to protestors earlier this week. More WUNC:

Who could have possibly guessed that a GoFundMe that used terms like 'Brohemian' might not actually be connected to the UNC fraternity?

Hot take: Terminal 1 is the far better place to fly at RDU...reminds me of an easy-in, easy-out smaller airport, plus it has Char-Grill and an outpost of Durham's Beyu Coffee

In 28-16 vote, #ncga Senate has passed HB10 requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE, sending the bill back to the House #ncpol @wncn Queen City News WNCT FOX8 WGHP

A litany of state law changes from North Carolina Second Chance Alliance seeks to remove barriers for people with criminal records post-incarceration. Learn more in our story ⬇️ pro.stateaffairs.com/nc/justice-civ…

A gofundme to support the wife and 3-year-old of a fallen officer in Charlotte is at $122k. gofundme.com/f/cmpd-officer…

A gofundme to help a UNC frat to throw a 'rager' party is at $352k. gofundme.com/f/pi-kappa-phi…

“Protecting our students is our first job, both for faculty and admin. No matter where the students stand politically,' UNC professor Claudia Yaghoobi said at an emergency faculty meeting earlier today.

Brianna Atkinson has more on what was discussed 👇

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Senate leader Phil Berger just told reporters that he supports interim Chancellor Lee Roberts having the role permanently. #ncpol