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NC News Roundup: elections rules update; state senator resigns; astronaut Christina Koch at NCSU
On the North Carolina News Roundup... New election rules could make rejecting ballots easier in North Carolina, but will they be on pause until after the mid-terms? The new Meta settlement sends hundreds of millions of dollars to North Carolina — what could it mean for our state and our kids? A state senator from the Outer Banks announces an early retirement. And space traveler Christina Koch makes her way back home to the Pack. All that and more on this week's North Carolina News Roundup.
College football season kicks off in NC: views from the sidelines in the Triangle
College football is back! This weekend, players take to the gridiron to open the season for a sport that is seeing a lot of change. From the transfer portal, NIL agreements for athletes, media rights for conferences, to the potential for Congress to have their say in college athletics; the storylines for this season go beyond the gridiron.
HBCU 101: Housing Crunch. Plus, Vanderbilt's competitive rebrand and a look at the college student homelessness crisis
0:01:00 “HBCU 101 – Housing Crunch!” North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro is expecting its largest student body in school history this fall – topping 16,000 students. The HBCU has steadily grown for the last 12 years and securing housing for students who want and need to live on campus remains a challenge. In July, NCAT opened its first new residence hall in more than 20 years. Still, about 200 students will have to live in a nearby hotel.
The rise of prediction markets; ‘Everybody Loses’ author on new world of sports gambling in NC
0:01:00 Prediction markets are new, largely unregulated, and they seem to be everywhere. Jeff Tiberii talks with Professor Michelle L. Malkin, who leads ECU’s Gambling Research & Policy Initiative, about how quickly they’ve taken hold and what steps are needed to mitigate the negative consequences of these online gambling markets. Michelle L.
NC summers are only getting hotter. How to stay safe in the heat
0:01:00 These days it feels like there is no simple way to beat the heat. And our new climate reality means we need to take new and more serious precautions to protect ourselves and our neighbors from its health impacts. Dr. Lauren E. Siewny joins Leoneda Inge to talk about concerning signs to look out for and how to best handle this steamy summer weather that just won’t let up.
NC News Roundup: new candidate replaces Rep. Edwards on ballot; Canes season tickets sold out; proposed LLC for UNC athletics
Today on the Friday News Roundup, we learn more about state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom, the new congressional candidate whose name will appear on the ballot this fall in western North Carolina after Republican Chuck Edwards backed out of the race for NC-11. Also, UNC proposes a LLC to manage and maximize athletics revenue. And, now that the Hurricanes have sold out their season tickets, what does that mean for the rest of us? Local journalists join Jeff Tiberii to talk about those stories and more.
North Carolina’s jails are facing an overcrowding crisis. And, a fight for voting rights of formerly incarcerated
0:01:00 More than one-third of North Carolina’s nearly 100 jails have exceeded capacity at some point since January 2026. Nineteen of those jails have been overcrowded every single month of this year. Luke Woollard of Disability Rights NC joins Due South to discuss the growing impact of overcrowding.
Countdown to college: Triangle campuses prepare for arrival of new students, plus a higher education update
0:01:00 As colleges get ready for students to arrive on campus for the fall semester, Leoneda Inge talks with higher education reporter Brianna Atkinson about some of the biggest issues confronting higher education institutions — including federal research funding, DEI, and enrollment.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson on being NC's 'top cop.' Plus, a new documentary on the lives and legacies of two trans teens
0:01:00 Jeff Jackson has been the state's so-called Top Cop, in statewide office for more than eighteen months now. A former prosecutor, four-term state senator, and member of Congress, Jackson, a Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is North Carolina's 51st Attorney General. His tasks are far-reaching, from oversight of data centers to elections to anti-trust law.
NC News Roundup: Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection campaign; NC hemp regulations go nowhere for now
This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards drops his reelection campaign after a House Ethics Committee recommended censure over harassment allegations. The NC House stops development for a liquor warehouse after a planning dispute goes public. And a hemp bill is paused as protesters call for different regulations. Meanwhile, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourns until November.
NC job market update: unemployment rates remain low, creating challenges for job seekers and recent grads
0:01:00 Increasing inflation, AI in the workplace, and low confidence in the job market. Due South talks with economists to see what is going right in North Carolina’s economy and what to keep an eye on. Plus, updates on tech changes and layoffs.
Concerns about political violence this midterm election season. Plus, educating NC voters on election integrity
0:01:00 As we head into the 2026 midterm election season, many North Carolinians are concerned about the threat of political violence. Polling shows that voters expect some kind of political violence to occur before November. Host Jeff Tiberii looks at the phenomenon and the public’s attitudes toward political violence.
Bestselling novelist Tayari Jones talks 'Kin.' And before the Declaration of Independence was NC’s Halifax Resolves
0:01:00 One book, and one author, who has again made an impact on the literary world in 2026 is "Kin" - by Tayari Jones. "Kin" has gotten a lot of attention – it was an "Oprah's Book Club" selection, a New York Times Book Club choice, and Due South got the chance to dig deep into what makes Tayari Jones tick. Leoneda Inge speaks with Jones in front of a live audience at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill.
The do's and don'ts of recycling in the Triangle. Plus, the history of Black family reunions in the South
0:01:00 Recycling has been around a long time and faces relatively little pushback compared to more politically-charged sustainability efforts. Still, recycling has its obstacles, including that it can be hard to know what's recyclable and what's not. As Bianca Howard of Wake County Solid Waste Management Division says, "there is nothing intuitive about recycling." Today on Due South, three waste management experts demystify municipal recycling.
NC News Roundup: Tillis forces delay on Blanche nomination; updates on WakeMed merger with Atrium
This week on North Carolina’s News Roundup... Sen. Thom Tillis continues to hold out support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. How a Supreme Court ruling could help Michael Whatley in the Senate race. The North Carolina legislature debates changes to the new state budget. And updates on the WakeMed merger with Atrium. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis on those and other stories from the week.
The Army private in NC who said 'no' to moving seats before Rosa Parks. Raleigh's resident bald eagle family
0:01:00 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 co-wrote with author Amy Nathan.
NC's hot and humid summers: health impacts of the heat, who is most vulnerable, and potential remedies
0:01:00 These days it feels like there is no simple way to beat the heat. And our new climate reality means we need to take new and more serious precautions to protect ourselves and our neighbors from its health impacts. Dr. Lauren E. Siewny joins Leoneda Inge to talk about concerning signs to look out for and how to best handle this steamy summer weather that just won’t let up.
The crops hurt by NC's drought. Plus, the history of 'Our State' and the secret to perfect tomato sandwiches
0:01:00 NC Cooperative Extension agriculture agent Mart Bumgarner joins Due South to discuss the impact of a months-long drought on summer crops across the state. Mart Bumgarner, Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Agent serving Orange County, North Carolina with the N.C. Cooperative Extension 0:13:00 Leoneda Inge speaks to the editor-in-chief of Our State magazine about the history and future of the publication.
NC News Roundup: ICE detention center planned in rural NC; remains of fallen Fort Bragg soldiers return to U.S.
This week on North Carolina’s News Roundup... U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to open a detention center in Hertford County. The recently passed state budget bill includes child welfare regulations with the “Dominique Moody Safety Act.” In Charlotte, two women detained during Operation Charlotte’s Web seek over $2.5 million in damages.
The only successful coup in American history: how white supremacists 'stole a city,' and the 1898 Wilmington massacre
The Wilmington massacre and coup d'état of November 10, 1898 is widely known as the only successful coup in American history. Black elected officials were forced to resign office at gunpoint. Dozens, if not hundreds, of Black Wilmingtonians were killed during a day of premediated white supremacist terror.
Musician Tom Maxwell reflects on the '90s Chapel Hill music scene. Plus, Charlotte weighs its 2031 World Cup prospects
0:01:00 The 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup is in the history books. Because of all the hype and happenings surrounding the World Cup and soccer, the Queen City, some sports fans, and tourism advocates are looking ahead to another World Cup- the 2031 Women’s World Cup. We hear from one Charlottean who’s pushing for Charlotte to play host city.
NC News Roundup: Sen. Thom Tillis' message to Todd Blanche; NC Board of Elections facing major decisions on mail-in voting
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... Sen. Thom Tillis tells Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein victims to gain his confirmation vote. The North Carolina Board of Elections is facing major decisions on mail-in voting. And a $10 billion infrastructure backlog for public schools. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis on those and other stories from the week.
The bills that didn't pass the NC legislature's short session. Plus, Sheri Castle shares summer dishes to keep you cool
0:01:00 The General Assembly has left Raleigh for now, but they left behind a graveyard of bills that didn’t make it for a vote and to the governor’s desk. Issues still on the table include updated hemp regulations, election law changes, data center policy, and possible sin taxes. Political reporters Colin Campbell and Adam Wagner dig up the dirt on issues that did not get through the legislature.
North Carolina in the conversation for Major League Baseball expansion. Plus, our state's long baseball history
As Major League Baseball runs toward home plate with expansion, North Carolina is in the national conversation for getting a team. What would it take to attract a major-league team in terms of money, demographics, land availability, and a good team name? Jeff Tiberii asks two experts who have been crunching the numbers.
Durham's longest-running Black owned restaurant; John T. Edge unpacks his family history; "The strange story of pimiento cheese"
0:01:00 Last year, The Chicken Hut was recognized as a local historic landmark by the Durham City Council. Leoneda Inge looks at how the Chicken Hut fits into Durham history as host to famous and influential Civil Rights leaders. (A version of this interview first aired on November 10, 2025.) Tre Tapp, second-generation owner of The Chicken Hut 0:13:00 A new memoir from the southern food historian delves into the personal.
NC News Roundup: NC finally has a budget; Raleigh considers youth curfew; dangerous heat and storms
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... Gov. Josh Stein signs a $34 billion state budget after a year of negotiations and vetoes a bill that bans camping on public property. Meanwhile, the City of Raleigh considers a curfew after violence broke out at a ‘teen takeover.’ Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis on those and other stories from the week.
What a new immigration enforcement law means for North Carolina. The voting rights legacy of Nancy Cherry Bazemore
0:01:00 WUNC News reporter Aaron Sánchez-Guerra tells Jeff Tiberii about his latest reporting on a new immigration enforcement bill — Senate Bill 153, referred to as the "North Carolina Border Protection Act" — that became law after state Republicans’ override of Governor Josh Stein’s veto. Aaron Sánchez-Guerra, Race, Class & Communities Reporter, WUNC News 0:13:00 A new North Carolina Highway Historical Marker commemorates the Bazemore v.
From PFAS to Helene recovery, DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson on why his ‘hard’ job is worth it. Plus, chasing 'blue ghost' fireflies.
0:01:00 Leoneda Inge talks with Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson about the department's approach to PFAS contamination in our rivers and drinking water, repairing damaged water infrastructure after Tropical Storm Helene, environmental justice and more.
Why Avett Brothers musician Bob Crawford says American history echoes into the present
0:01:00 Bob Crawford might be best known for his music, but his podcast American History Hotline and book on John Quincy Adams might change that. Bob speaks with Jeff Tiberii about his work and life. Bob Crawford, bassist for The Avett Brothers, host of the iHeart original podcast American History Hotline and author of the book America's Founding Son. A version of this conversation originally aired in August 2025.
Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, 'New Americans in North Carolina' oral history project
0:01:00 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. This conversation originally aired on May 20, 2025. Scott Syfert, author of ‘The First Declaration of Independence?
History writers and a local chef add their reasons, and hesitations, for celebrating America 250
0:01:00 Vowell was an early contributor to This American Life, before she became a voice actor, and the author of several books. She shares the story of the Marquis de Lafayette’s triumphant and celebratory return to the United States in 1824-25 as the only living general on the side of the American Revolution.
250 years and counting: North Carolina stories shaping U.S. history
0:01:00 North Carolina highway historical markers can be seen all across the state — and these markers can make a big difference when it comes to which NC places, historical moments, and people are memorialized and commemorated. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks to Ansley Herring Wegner of the NC Office of Archives and History about how markers are approved and what it takes to get a marker erected and noticed by the public.
Due South's NC News Roundup live from Greensboro
Hosts Jeff Tiberii and Leoneda Inge, along with panel of journalists and featured guests, discuss the week's top news stories from Greensboro and across the state. Broadcasting from the Pyrle Theater in downtown Greensboro.
Breaking down 'forever chemicals,' PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane in NC rivers. Cape Fear and Haw riverkeepers explain what they're fighting for
0:01:00 Environment reporter Celeste Guajardo shares her latest reporting on PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane in our rivers and drinking water. Celeste Guajardo, environment reporter, WUNC News 0:13:00 Two North Carolina riverkeepers talk about efforts to clean up North Carolina rivers, and what drew them to those riverbanks in the first place. Emily Sutton, Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Haw River Assembly Kemp Burdette, Cape Fear Riverkeeper
NC Promise guarantees low tuition at four state universities. Plus, addressing college student homelessness in Wake County
0:01:00 Leoneda Inge visits Elizabeth City State University to explore the impact of the NC Promise program on students and families, including 62-year-old Gail Mullen. Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr., Chancellor, Elizabeth City State University Gail Mullen, 62-year-old 2026 graduate, Elizabeth City State University 0:13:00 Leoneda Inge speaks with chancellors of universities that participate in the NC Promise tuition program.
NC News Roundup: Canes bring home the Stanley Cup; still no state budget; JetZero takes off in Triad
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… Another contentious, local Board of Elections meeting ... an aviation aspiration takes off in the Triad ... and the cultural significance of The Stanley Cup. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.
North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts on record; Comedian Roy Wood Jr. returns
0:01:00 North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts in recorded history. Parts of the Triangle region are under exceptional drought conditions, and the state is more than 10 inches of rain below the level it should be to sustain healthy water sources and crops. Cities here in the Triangle are calling for water restrictions to help mitigate the effects of the drought. Jeff Tiberii gets the latest.
NC News Roundup: surveillance by law enforcement; state budget negotiations; drought intensifies; Canes' quest for the Cup
On the NC News Roundup... State budget negotiations plod along, surveillance by law enforcement at some retail stores may surprise you, and the Canes' quest for the Cup continues in exciting fashion. Adam Wagner, reporter/editor covering state politics for the North Carolina Newsroom Zachery Eanes, reporter, Axios Raleigh Reuben Jones,Washington reporter covering North Carolina Nathan Collins, investigative reporter at The News & Observer
Campus check-in: higher education funding update; 'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience' book
0:01:00 Last summer break, colleges and universities were in a precarious position, facing big federal funding cuts and threats to programs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. Due South's Leoneda Inge checks in WUNC News Higher Education Reporter Brianna Atkinson to find out if the biggest threats to Triangle area colleges actually became reality. And if not, what challenges, or opportunities, are on horizon.
School's out for summer: Education reporters wrap-up the year; CHCCS superintendent on elementary school closure
0:01:00 After months of speculation and deliberation, the final decision about a school closure in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system was made last week. Glenwood Elementary School will shut down in Fall 2027. Jeff Tiberii talks with CHCCS superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice about the decision and what comes next for students, families and the district. Rodney N.
New book explores Senator Jesse Helms' influence on modern conservatism. Plus, 'Scene on Radio' deep-dives on news media
0:01:00 Historian Bill Link’s new book Jesse Helms: Modern Conservatism and the Politics of Opposition explores the connection between the career and legacy of the late U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and the current political landscape. William A.
NC News Roundup: Data centers debate; CHCCS vote on elementary closure; ‘Canes locked in Stanley Cup Finals
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.
Federal job losses in the Triangle. CHCCS faces elementary school closure. NC's Black Bear Festival
0:01:00 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 A downward trend in public school enrollment coupled with conservative state spending across the last 15 years has left some districts facing difficult financial decisions. In Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this could soon mean one fewer elementary school.
What NC can expect from this hurricane season. Plus, fun ideas for a day in Raleigh
0:01:00 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 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and Ethan Clark, owner and founder of North Carolina's Weather Authority, is ready for it.
The hype behind Buc-ee’s. How independent gas stations are responding. Plus, inexpensive summer eats in the Triangle.
0:01:00 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 Buc-ee’s, the mega-sized gas station known for its pristine bathrooms, numerous snack options and cartoon beaver mascot, is expanding across the South. And it’s bringing with it a legion of cultish fans. But what’s with all the hype?
NC News Roundup: Gov. Stein's prediction market executive order; tax, budget update; Canes on cusp
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.
Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr on his political career, politics now, and his new focus on K-12 education strategy Original
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 incitement of insurrection - one of just seven Republicans to do so.
How an Army Private from NC became an unwitting Civil Rights activist. Plus, Raleigh's resident Bald Eagle family
0:01:00 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 co-wrote with author Amy Nathan. You can watch and listen to Sarah Keys Evans speaking with PBS NC for an oral history.
New partnership seeks to address nursing shortage. Plus, Day One Relief and a look back at HB2
0:01:00 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 growing population.
An obituary for K&W Cafeteria. Plus, how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement
0:01:00 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 & Wineand host of its Tinfoil Swans podcast.
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