Oct 22 Largely Overlooked Nationally, N.C. Senate Race Offers Voters Clear Choices Political reporters are like Willie Sutton in at least one respect: legend had it that he said he robbed banks because that's where the money is (he actually didn't say that); we gravitate to the most competitive political… Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch East Coast Residents Move Inland as Hurricane Earl Approaches As Hurricane Earl approached the East Coast, residents and tourists were warned to take precautions. In some areas, residents boarded their homes and businesses before they evacuated. Jim Lehrer has more. Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch Charlotte Looks to Remake Banking Economy As a part of NewsHour Connect, which showcases some of the best public broadcasting reporting from around the country, Rob Holliday of UNC-TV brings some good news on the jobs front in North Carolina. Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch N.C. Arrests Raise Concerns about Homegrown Terrorism After seven North Carolina men were arrested on accusations of planning a terrorist attack, law enforcement officials said they were concerned about other possible homegrown terrorists. Ray Suarez speaks with a terrorism expert and a civil rights advocate. Continue watching
Jun 27 Barcalounger Closure Marks Continued Manufacturing Decline in Edgecombe County By Rob Holliday, UNC-TV This is a tough week for the people of Edgecombe County, about 80 minutes east of Raleigh. Friday, June 26th, is the last day of operations for the Barcalounger factory in Rocky Mount. Continue reading
Jun 03 Familiar with Unemployment, Edgecombe County Weathers Recession By Rob Holliday, UNC-TV Unemployment rates of 8 percent and higher are uncharted territory for most communities across the nation, but in Edgecombe County, N.C., those sorts of numbers are familiar ground. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Hanesbrands Relocates Manufacturing to Asia Hanesbrands underwear company has closed 30 plants in North and South America, putting thousands out of work, while relocating its factories to Asian countries. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles reports. Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch Voters Encounter Long Lines Amid Heavy Turnout Polling stations across the nation reported unusually high voter turnout on Tuesday, with many casting ballots encountered long lines. NPR reporter Pam Fessler talks about how polling places fared on Election Day. Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch Shields, Brooks Reflect on Campaigns’ Defining Moments Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks recap the week's economic and political news, and recall significant campaign twists and turns in their last analysis before Nov. 4. Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch Southern States Show Signs of Shifting from Red to Blue Key GOP strongholds Georgia, North Carolina and Florida show possible big gains for Democrats. Reporters probe the reasons behind the shifts in presidential and down-ballot races. Continue watching