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'Both sides are battling for the souls of the parties' | 2022 NC senate race becomes battlefield for the entire country

May 7, 2021
Catawba College professor Michael Bitzer says the 2022 race will continue North Carolina’s recent tradition of costly and razor-close campaigns. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. Senate campaign is quickly becoming a crowded field with Republicans and Democrats expected to have a long list of candidates to choose from in next March’s primary election. …
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NC House approves series of law enforcement reform bills

May 5, 2021
“We are always looking for ways we can improve,” said Rep. Kristin Baker of Cabarrus County. RALEIGH, N.C. — On Wednesday, NC House Legislators passed several bills aimed to reform law enforcement conduct and care in North Carolina.  “We are always looking for ways we can improve,” said Rep.…
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Matthews commissioner using TikTok to reach young voters

March 13, 2021
Ken McCool, the youngest elected official in North Carolina, has turned his focus to Tik Tok as a way to engage young voters in local politics. MATTHEWS, N.C. — TikTok is a popular app among millennials and Gen Z, with its funny videos, dancing and sketches serving as a fun escape for so many people. …