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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We're currently holding our Wednesday All-Access Q&A until 3 p.m.! This week our guest is Bryan Anderson, who covers politics for The Assembly. Bryan anchors the Assembly’s politics newsletter The Caucus. Bryan’s recent coverage has focused on the N.C. legislature’s attempts to pass a budget.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🎉 Celebrate five years of The Assembly! Join us for a virtual event at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, as we look back at some of the biggest stories covered by The Assembly Network and hear from the reporters, editors, and photographers who made it happen.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

NEW: North Carolina’s top Republicans have reached an agreement on key budget sticking points, including lower taxes and teacher pay, but still have some policy disagreements to continue working out.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

BREAKING: Ralph Baric—the renowned public-health researcher whose work on coronaviruses helped make COVID-19 vaccines possible, but brought scrutiny in the process—will retire from UNC-Chapel Hill in June.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Join us for our All-Access Q&A this Wednesday. This week our guest is @koriedean.bsky.social, who covers higher education for The Assembly. Korie recently wrote about the future of the Dean Dome.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Join us for our All-Access Q&A this Wednesday. This week our guest is @blackmuse.bsky.social, who covers criminal justice and courts for The Assembly.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us for our All-Access Q&A this Wednesday. This week our guest is @carlibrosseau.bsky.social, who covers K-12 education for The Assembly. Carli has recently worked on coverage of the Leandro case, a multi-decade fight in the courts over school funding.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🎫 Our event tonight with The Atlantic is SOLD OUT! See you tonight at Bay 7 in American Tobacco Campus in Durham. If you missed this event and want to hear more about our upcoming events, sign up for our newsletter here: www.theassemblync.com/newsletters/

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

DeCarlos Brown, the man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee last year in a Charlotte light rail train, has been deemed mentally incapable of proceeding to trial, according to a court document.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join us for our new All-Access Q&A this Wednesday. This week our guest is Johanna F. Still (@j-still.bsky.social). Johanna covers healthcare for The Assembly.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The state Supreme Court ended a marathon court battle over funding for public schools with a ruling Thursday that said state courts can't order the legislature to spend money on education. www.theassemblync.com/news/educati...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📳We’re trying out something new at The Assembly… Our All-Access Members can now text our reporters directly! We’ll be holding a weekly Q&A with an Assembly reporter each Wednesday afternoon. Our first Q&A is today with higher ed reporter @themhartman.bsky.social.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

BREAKING: Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger has conceded defeat to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. #ncpol

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Starting today, you can get an Assembly Network membership for $0.50/week for your first six months. This sale will run throughout the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments as long as at least one North Carolina school is still in the field. www.theassemblync.com/membershipht...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The Assembly is excited to announce that we have partnered with @theatlantic.com for their North Carolina stop of The Atlantic: Across America tour. theatlantic.typeform.com/to/ctd1P0Tk

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

BREAKING: Bob Rucho resigned from the North Carolina State Board of Elections on Thursday after revelations he had made political contributions in apparent violation of state law.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

After all precincts reported results, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page led state Senate leader Phil Berger by two votes in Tuesday’s GOP primary, a virtual tie in one of the night’s most important races. Here's what happens next in the Berger/Page race. #ncpol

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Among the dozens of races across the state, here's our list of ten to watch in 2026. These are the primaries in North Carolina that are expected to be the most competitive, consequential, or interesting—or all three. 🧵

A graphic depicting North Carolina politicians entitled "Ten 2026 Primaries We're Watching in North Carolina"

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

For much of the past year, Greg Bovino was a top Border Patrol officer and the swaggering leader of immigration enforcement efforts from Charlotte to Los Angeles, winning public praise from President Donald Trump himself.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

North Carolina is about to get its first Buc-ee’s, the massive, cult-classic gas station rapidly expanding across the southeast. It was founded in Texas in 1982 as a normal convenience store, but in the ensuing decades it’s become anything but.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Black people make up just 21% of North Carolina’s population, yet they account for nearly 60% of those serving life without parole.

Black people make up about 22% of North Carolina’s population, yet they represent roughly half of the prison population, and an even larger share of people serving the state’s harshest sentences. As punishment severity escalates, so does the racial disparity, peaking under the Violent Habitual Felon law, where more than 80% of those serving the sentence are Black.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Right now, everyone is in your inbox with year-end pleas for help: donations, subscriptions, an extra kidney, anything you can spare. Including us, obviously. I won’t knock our fellow players or tell you not to support them. But I will tell you why The Assembly should be at the top of your list.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

At The Assembly, we are lucky to work with a number of photographers around the state. Their eye for detail and ability to capture just the right moment is unmatched–and really makes our stories come to life. Here are some of our favorite images from North Carolina news this year.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

BREAKING: The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to grant full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a moment 137 years in the making.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

In journalism, we use the word “budget” to mean two different things: the stories we have projected to run over the next weeks or months and the amount of money we have to spend on them. As The Assembly Network’s executive editor, I have to consider both at all times.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

In February, we turn five years old. We’re ready to keep building for the next five years and assemble a place where you can always find smart, unbiased reporting about what’s behind the stories. Support our work here: theassemblync.com/subscribe/?u...

Graphic that with a quote from Kyle Villemain, Founder and CEO, which says: 'Hitting a Milestone: We want our journalism to leave you smarter and more curious about complicated things. We want to help you better understand your community and your state. We don’t pull punches, and we prioritize transparency and accountability.'

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

60% OFF: We're upping the ante. Get your Assembly subscription now for 60% off through Cyber Monday. theassemblync.com/subscribe/?u...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

BLACK FRIDAY SALE: Get a Premium Subscription to The Assembly for just $90 today. www.theassemblync.com/subscriptions/

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

A photo essay from a city on edge, where fear of immigration enforcement almost kept a young mother away from a crucial prenatal appointment. www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Psst! Black Friday starts early this year — get your Assembly subscription now for 40% off. www.theassemblync.com/subscriptions/

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Scenes of panic, paranoia, and solidarity unfolded across Durham on Tuesday as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents descended on the Triangle. www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...

Employees closed down La Superior grocery store following reports federal agents were coming. (Lena Geller for INDY)

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🗳️ With this week's election behind us, we're looking toward next year's midterms. For a limited time, you can get an Assembly subscription for just $26 through the 2026 election. www.theassemblync.com/subscription...

LAST CHANCE! Sale ends Friday. For $26, get access through the end of November 2026.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

SALE: You can get The Assembly through next year's midterm elections for just $26! That's more than 50% off — claim your discounted subscription today. www.theassemblync.com/subscription...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

The analysis looked at counties with the highest per-capita rate of households receiving FEMA aid for housing assistance, an indicator of where Helene hit people the hardest.

Applicant income is self-reported to FEMA. Charts depict the median amount of housing assistance. The hardest-hit counties are the 10 counties with the highest per-capita rates of homeowners receiving housing assistance. The rural counties include Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Watauga and Yancey. The chart does not include Buncombe County, which is classified as urban, is the area's most densely populated county, and is home to many regional and local nonprofits that assisted with FEMA applications and appeals.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

OCTOBER 8: Join three Triangle-based national journalists for drinks and discussion at Durham’s Motorco Music Hall, where they will talk about the stories behind their new books and the future of North Carolina and national politics. www.theassemblync.com/events/octob...

Books, Beer, and Politics graphic showing Frank Bruni, Bill Adair, and David A. Graham

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

There's still time to save 33% on an Assembly subscription! Act before midnight tonight to take advantage of our Pumpkin Spice Sale 🎃 www.theassemblync.com/subscriptions/

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

What’s all this about The Heart of the Mountains? NC newsrooms are joining forces to honor the resilience of our region one year after Helene. Register for the free 9/24 storytelling event: heartofthemountains.eventbrite.com

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Our Labor Day sale is ending soon. Join thousands of engaged North Carolinians who rely on and support our journalism every day as paid subscribers. Get The Assembly for as low as $0.99. www.theassemblync.com/subscription...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

There’s a lot of headlines to follow right now. The Assembly is here to help. This weekend only, you can get The Assembly for as low as $0.99. Lock in your access for the rest of 2025 by subscribing today. www.theassemblync.com/subscription...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

There are a lot of important stories left to tell in 2025. At The Assembly, we don’t want you to miss a single one. That’s why we're rolling out our best offer yet this Labor Day Weekend. Get The Assembly for as low as $0.99 today. www.theassemblync.com/subscription...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The Assembly has won its first nationwide Edward R. Murrow Awards. Read the award-winning reporting recognized by the awards in the thread below: www.rtdna.org/2025-nationa...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

May 15: It’s the Bulls’ mascot Wool E. Bull’s birthday. His middle initial stands for “Education,” selected from a pool of over 500 suggested names. To help Mr. Bull celebrate his birthday, about a dozen mascots from around the area have come to his party. www.theassemblync.com/culture/spor...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We are pleased to share that Jordan Green received the August Sidney Award for the story “I’ve Seen How the Neo-Nazi Movement Is Escalating. You Should Worry.” You can read the story below. www.theassemblync.com/media/neo-na...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

A shrimp trawling ban has become one of the biggest issues of this legislative session, causing Republican lawmakers to publicly break with members of their own party. Why?

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

UNC-Chapel Hill, like other major college sports programs, will spend $20.5 million this year to pay student athletes for the first time. But first, UNC-CH has to find the money.

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Interested in attending our next event? You can sign up to be the first to know using this form: airtable.com/appcuaDlUPjr...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Thank you to all who came to our inaugural Newsmakers event last Wednesday! If you couldn't make it, here's what you missed:

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We are on track this year to just barely break even financially. But that changes if revenues drop. For now, we’ve got to do more with less. Here’s how you can help: www.theassemblync.com/internal/nav...

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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Thanks to all for coming tonight! You can sign up to get notified about our next event here: www.theassemblync.com/events/newsm...

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