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Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have each visited North Carolina over the past week to campaign for Michael Whatley. Currently, Whatley is trailing former Governor Roy Cooper in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race. With Trump’s poll numbers mired in record low numbers, will his presence help Whatley? Jeff Hamlin joined Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling to discuss the possibility of a Blue Wave in November.
Some North Carolina lawmakers are pushing to shorten the state's mandatory separation period for divorce, arguing the current law places financial and emotional burdens on people seeking to end their marriages. Senator Woodson Bradley has introduced Senate Bill 626. Bradley joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the intent behind the measure.
Parts of the North Carolina coast are preparing for some rough weather this week. According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, “potentially hazardous conditions” are expected starting Tuesday through Friday as “a strengthening offshore low-pressure system is expected to impact the Outer Banks.” Sam Walker, a Reporter for OBX News, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the conditions.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is again among the nation's leaders in higher education, ranking in the top five public universities in the country in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for the 25th consecutive year. LaMont Jones from U.S. News and World Report joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the rankings.
Phil Spence, a member of N.C. State's 1974 National Championship team, has passed away. Born in Raleigh, Spence played at Broughton High School, where he guided the Capitals to the 1971 4A State Championship. He transferred to N.C. State as a sophomore. He became a starter in his junior and senior seasons, averaging eleven points and eight rebounds per game. Tim Peeler, an N.C. State sports historian, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the life of Phil Spence.
Nestled in a forest just north of Charlotte is a storybook village that invites time traveling guests into a realm where history meets fantasy. The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back for a 32nd season of medieval marvels spanning eight festive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th through November 23rd. Matt Siegel from the Carolina Renaissance Festival joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event.
Passengers traveling between Raleigh and Charlotte will soon have an easier way to connect to public transit at stops along North Carolina's intercity passenger rail route. Jason Orthner, Director of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new Rail & Ride Pass.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Monday on proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. Some commissioners say they’re still skeptical about various aspects of the potential merger. Former Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s he has heard from his constituents
More than 5,000 people have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in North Carolina so far this year, according to data from the Deportation Data Project. Trey DeBrine, an immigration law attorney with Sivaraman Immigration Law, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the amount of ICE arrests.
44 states have recorded record high diesel gas prices, including North Carolina. Patrick De Haan of Gasbuddies(dot)com joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the climbing gas prices across the country.