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On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup…  One local school board votes to close an elementary school. Will state lawmakers mandate a new nuclear plant? And the ‘Canes, locked in the Stanley Cup Finals. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week. Dawn Vaughan , Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer...

The name “Murdaugh” became known across the country, and even the world, in 2021 when Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found dead on their family estate in South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh, husband to Maggie and father to Paul, was eventually convicted of killing them. In May 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the double murder convictions, and a new trial date has yet to be set. Leoneda...

0:01:00 Federal worker job losses in the Triangle, one year after government cuts A conversation with journalist Abraham Kenmore, who recently wrote a piece for Indy Week titled “A Year After Federal Job Cuts, Workers in the Triangle Are Still Picking Up the Pieces.” Abraham Kenmore, freelance journalist 0:13:00 Chapel Hill Carrboro School closures  A downward trend in public school enrollment cou...

0:01:00 Atlantic hurricane season begins in NC, below-average storms predicted As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Due South talks to CBS 17 chief meteorologist Wes Hohenstein about what North Carolina can expect from this year’s forecasted storms. Wes Hohenstein, chief meteorologist, CBS 17 0:13:00 The forecaster behind North Carolina's Weather Authority Atlantic hurricane season is underway, an...

0:01:00 Small food businesses are trending toward pop-ups, food stalls and social sales Indy Week’s Lena Geller talks affordable summer eats in interesting locations around the Triangle and how an increasingly challenging economic outlook is causing entrepreneurs to shift their business models. Lena Geller , staff writer, Indy Week 0:13:00 The Broadside: “The hype behind the world’s largest gas st...

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup…  State employees react to possible raises, major projects leave the two notable state attractions closed, the Governor wants to bar state employees from making some wagers, and the Hurricanes play for the Eastern Conference championship. Colin Campbell , Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC News Mary Helen Moore , reporter for Axios Raleigh Bryan Anderson , Statew...

Due South speaks with former U.S. Senator Richard Burr.  Burr spent 28 years in Congress – serving first in the U.S. House, before ascending to the upper chamber. Once there, he chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, was a reliably conservative vote, and across three terms generally avoided controversy.  In one of his final acts in office, he voted to convict President Donald Trump of inciteme...

0:01:00 The Black Army Private who wouldn’t move to the back of the bus Sarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up her seat for a white Marine. She was on a bus that had crossed state lines into North Carolina, where in 1952, she was told to move to the back of the bus.  In recent years, her story has become better known, partly thanks to a new book she...

0:01:00 A new health education partnership seeks to address NC’s nursing shortage  A new partnership between UNC Wayne Health and Scholars Network provides incentives for students interested in entering the field of nursing. For years, the state has struggled with a substantial nursing shortage, with more than 17,000 nurses needed over the next decade to meet the demands of the state’s aging and g...

0:01:00 Food & Wine Editor Kat Kinsman remembers K&W Cafeteria Kat Kinsman’s favorite chain restaurant, and one of Leoneda Inge’s favorites, was a unique spot with a rotating menu of southern staples, including fried okra, congealed salads, and a dizzying number of pies. (This Due South encore presentation originally aired February 11, 2026.) Kat Kinsman , Executive Features Editor at Food...

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... The White House wants a $1.8 billion dollar “anti-weaponization” fund — part of which would go to help January 6 rioters. Republican Senator Thom Tillis provided some harsh pushback on that proposal.  We’ll also get caught up on a busy ballot initiative week at the state legislature.  Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide...

0:01:00 Why a property tax cap amendment will be on the ballot this November One of the constitutional amendments state Republican leaders have worked to get on the ballot this November is a property tax cap, limiting the taxes that localities can impose on property owners. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter, law professor and a citizen activist about the proposal. Paul Specht , state government r...

0:01:00 What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North Carolina North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls discusses the history of the Voting Rights Act and the implications of recent measures to dismantle what remains of the landmark legislation. Anita Earls , North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice 0:13:00 Two generations of state representatives discuss the recen...

0:01:00 Bennett College, one of only two women’s HBCUs, celebrates its centennial Leoneda Inge talks to Dr. Teresa Hardee, interim president of Bennett College about the current state and future intentions of the country’s only women’s HBCUs, as it celebrates its centennial anniversary. Dr. Teresa Hardee , interim president, Bennett College 0:13:00 Duke University Press marks centennial with exhib...

0:01:00 Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added more than a century ago, but its authenticity was first contested by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...

Live from the Outer Banks...  A budget deal has been reached — will it actually end North Carolina’s stint as the only state without an approved budget?  Then, a turn toward the coast — from tourism and infrastructure to beach renourishment and climate change, we check in with three local reporters about the stories that dominate the headlines on the OBX. Colin Campbell , Capitol Bureau Chief, WUN...

0:01:00 North Carolina’s prisons face a crisis of staffing and funding North Carolina’s 55 prisons are operating at minimum staffing, in a steep funding deficit. The state’s Department of Adult Correction is in need of an updated budget that accounts for the growing and aging prison population. WUNC News’ Colin Campbell updates Due South on the current state of the carceral system. This Due South...

0:01:00 Drought, tariffs, and other factors contribute to farming crisis in NC North Carolina farmers are dealing with an array of challenges from an ongoing drought to federal policy decisions impacting the agriculture industry. Jeff Tiberii talks with reporter Phoebe Zerwick about her piece Farming is in crisis for the newsletter ‘Down from DC.’ Phoebe Zerwick , co-author, Down from DC 0:13:00 T...

0:01:00 What film leaders think about the state's incentives After incentives for the film industry dried up in NC, many productions took their work to Atlanta. But the director of the North Carolina Film Office says there’s still an industry here, and a storied history of filmmaking. Guy Gaster , Director of the North Carolina Film Office , which promotes the state to possible productions and stu...

0:01:00 A conversation about new book ‘White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure’ “Infrastructure” is one of those public policy words that gets thrown around a lot — and for many of us, it doesn’t mean much beyond “roads and bridges.” But, as Cotten Seiler explains, infrastructure is about much more than concrete. It’s about the goods and services that support our communities. Sei...

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... The state legislature has reached a bustling pitch – considering a moratorium on some tax changes, making confidential NIL agreements, and a social media ban for some teens. A potential major healthcare merger is on the table in the Triangle. One North Carolina congressman is under investigation. And Charlotte’s mayor will soon step down. Due South hos...

0:01:00 Solar power's ever-changing role in North Carolina's energy grid North Carolina was once an emerging national leader on the solar power front. But disincentives, policy changes and a hold on new projects have changed the solar power landscape. A conversation about energy costs and possible solutions for the future. Liz McLaughlin , climate change reporter, WRAL Matt Abele , Executive Direc...

0:01:00 How to navigate complicated emotions during Mother’s Day weekend Due South's Leoneda Inge chats with a family therapist, who offers advice and recommendations for navigating grief and loss around the holiday. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 9, 2024.) Dr. Kristen Wynns , founder and owner of Wynns Family Psychology and author of The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook 0:13:...

0:01:00 The first woman to lead North Carolina’s State Employees’ Credit Union The first woman to head the nation’s second-largest credit union talks overcoming failure, learning to lead, and the growth of female representation in banking. Due South's Leoneda Inge has an extended conversation with the woman at the helm, Leigh Brady. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired January 14,...

0:01:00 Drought conditions persist across North Carolina North Carolina is experiencing its driest season in nearly 20 years. WCNC Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich talks about the drought, how it compares to past record dry seasons in North Carolina and what to expect in the weeks to come.   Brad Panovich , chief meteorologist, WCNC in Charlotte 0:13:00 The Broadside: Where have all the Black far...