If Rachel Hunt wants to follow in her father’s footsteps, she’s going to have to win over an electorate more complex—more diverse, more Republican and more polarized—than any her father ever faced.

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Nestled in the western edge of the state in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a mushroom forager’s paradise.

It’s a tourism niche that’s becoming significant for the city. ⬇️

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The Medicaid Estate Recovery Program allows states to claw back money spent on long-term care.

An analysis by The Assembly reveals North Carolina has been unforgiving when it comes to recovering money from heirs.

The consequences can be devastating ⬇️

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In the GOP’s 13th congressional district runoff, there's not much difference between Brad Knott and Kelly Daughtry on policy issues.

Instead, it's a battle between longtime political families and consultants.

The victor could hold the seat for years. ⬇️

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Project Kitty Hawk, North Carolina's ambitious foray into online education, was always a gamble.

It may yet succeed.

But if it crashes, it leaves the fate of the state's multi-million-dollar investment in question. ⬇️

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Over the last year, Balanced Nutrition has become a potential political liability for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor.

One conservative criticized it as 'recruiting customers for the social welfare state.'

Now it's closing.

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NEWS: The controversial nonprofit operated by Yolanda Hill, the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, appears likely to close. One conservative criticized it for “recruiting customers for the social welfare state.” Scoop by Billman for The Assembly. theassemblync.com/politics/yolan…

News: 'Mark Robinson’s Wife to Close Family Nonprofit After Scrutiny' via The Assembly. #ncpol

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N.C. State men's and women's basketball are both in the Final Four amid a magical tournament run.

The old mantra from 1983, 'survive and advance,' hangs in the air.

But even more present is the thought: Is this really happening?

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The Durham Rescue Mission takes in people with nowhere else to go and gives them another shot at life.

But former guests say the Mission, whose affiliated nonprofits brought in $23 million in revenue in 2022, exploited them.

@‌CyNeffNews reports ⬇️

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The Durham Rescue Mission takes people who have nowhere else to go, but an The Assembly investigation found many guests who felt the Mission exploited them at their lowest point:
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NEW: Project Kitty Hawk, North Carolina’s ambitious foray into online education, has slashed enrollment projections. With millions in tax dollars spent, will this investment pay off? By Pam Kelley for The Assembly. #unc #ncpol theassemblync.com/education/high…

Your mammogram results probably included a note about your breast tissue density. Did your doctor explain why? Maybe not. Understanding what dense tissue means, and what you should do about it, could save your life. The Assembly #breastcancerawareness theassemblync.com/health/breast-…

NEW from @‌claire_cusick: CEO Kathie Niven brings outsider energy to Biscuitville, a beloved family-owned company that has roots in North Carolina. Under Niven’s leadership, Biscuitville has grown to 80 locations and is still adding more.

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ICYMI from @‌mlhewlett: A superior court judge out of Davie and Davidson counties granted an evidentiary hearing for the four men convicted of murdering NBA star Chris Paul’s grandpa two decades ago. This comes after a key witness recanted her testimony.

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ICYMI from @‌john_drescher and Steve Riley: UNC System President Bill Friday scaled back basketball after players shaved points. Now a gambling executive sits on UNC Chapel Hill’s board and the state is all in on sports betting.

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NEW: Former radio hosts, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio, are reinventing themselves as podcasters at a fraught time for both media and sports.

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NEW from Sara Israelsen-Hartley: Breast MRIs and ultrasounds detect cancer better than mammograms for some women, but insurance often doesn’t cover those tests. Some state legislators want to change that.

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NEW from @‌j__still: Shrimpers are fleeing the industry as cheap imports flood the domestic market. They’re fighting for relief before it’s too late.

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NEW from @‌b_rappaport: With 10,000 new homes expected over the next decade, once-rural southern Columbus County is experiencing some growing pains.

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