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Republican leaders in the North Carolina House and Senate announced Saturday that they plan to convene a special session of the General Assembly focused on gas prices, as drivers across North Carolina continue to grapple with rising fuel costs. Byran Anderson, political writer for the Assembly, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the special session.
As demand grows for advanced batteries used in electric vehicles, smartphones and artificial intelligence technologies, NC State University has opened a new facility designed to give students hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. N.C. State faculty member Shelby Pillai joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the battery makerspace.
Nearly two decades after his last album of new original material, NC Native Clay Aiken is hitting rewind—and moving forward at the same time. The multi-platinum recording artist just released Rewind, marking his first album of new original music in 18 years. The nine-track collection arrived following Aiken’s return to the American Idol stage earlier this year, where he performed the title track during the season finale. He also announces his first-ever Las Vegas residency ahead of his first solo tour in 12 years. Gayle Hurd talked to the Triangle's music legend about his new music and his plans moving forward.
North Carolina native , Peace University grad and hilarious comedian , actress and host Fortune Feimster is bringing her "Takin' Care of Biscuits" tour back home this weekend to the Durham Performing Arts Center, in not one, but two shows. She joins Gayle Hurd to talk about how her NC upbringing influences her comedy and her upcoming projects, including a new Netflix film.
Get your dancing shoes ready--the Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival presented by PNC Bank is back with more live music, food, and an abundance of family fun. The event continues through Sunday. Courtney Wheeler joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what to expect at this year’s Raleigh Wide Open.
October is National Farm to School Month, and across North Carolina, schools are demonstrating that serving locally grown food is about more than what's on the lunch tray. Districts and community partners are creating stronger connections between farmers, schools and students while supporting local economies and helping children better understand where their food comes from. Andrew Harrell, from the Carolina Hunger Initiative, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what they’re doing to help people.
Meredith College is making history with its new police chief. A swearing-in ceremony was held Monday for Chief Eva Howard. She's the first woman to lead the college's police department and security team. Howard joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her appointment.
Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley 47%-35% in new polling of their battle to win a seat from North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. Catawba College Political Science Professor Dr. Michael Bitzer joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the survey
What if the biggest workplace injury risk isn't something that happens on the job — but something an employee brings with them? Soft-tissue injuries like back strains and sprains are a major driver of workers' compensation costs, especially during an employee's first months on the job. So how can employers identify those risks before they turn into injuries and expensive claims? Jon Champion talks with Ahmed Zarrugh, CEO of Precision Motion Health.
Duke’s Felipe De Brigard, a philosopher and cognitive scientist, has won a MacArthur Fellowship. Commonly referred to as a “Genius Grant,” the award honors people doing particularly creative work with future promise in a broad array of fields. De Brigard joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss winning the grant.