The Assembly

06/05/2026

The utility says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition.

The utility Duke Energy says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition.

06/05/2026

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel has been accused of serving tainted wine that led to her daughter’s death. Her family says she’s being blamed for a terrible accident.

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel has been accused of serving tainted wine that led to her daughter's death. Her family says she’s being blamed for a terrible accident.

06/04/2026

Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years.

Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years. Yogurt and ice cream could be next.

06/03/2026

Looking back and looking forward as we mark half a decade of compelling and nuanced journalism about North Carolina.

Looking back and looking forward as The Assembly marks half a decade of compelling and nuanced journalism about North Carolina.

06/03/2026

The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.

06/03/2026

The Bull City is somewhat of a main character in the indie rom-com ‘Everything & the Universe,’ streaming since last year on Amazon Prime. So why has no one heard of it?

Durham is somewhat of a main character in 'Everything & the Universe,' streaming since last year on Amazon Prime. Why has no one heard of it?

06/03/2026

The price of fuel and the build-out of fossil fuel infrastructure are largely behind recent rate hikes in the state.

06/02/2026

Outlanders has a mayor, a charter, and a tight-knit community. As Raleigh pushes to end unsheltered homelessness, the camp could serve as a model for helping people get back on their feet—or be cleared out.

06/02/2026

You can get used to hearing those three letters a lot. The PCS process is the primary way lawmakers gut and amend bills.

Get used to hearing those three letters a lot. The PCS process is the primary way North Carolina lawmakers gut and amend bills.

06/02/2026

The 11th District has been solidly Republican since 2012. But a sluggish Helene response and misconduct allegations have put the two-term congressman on defense.

The N.C. district has been solidly red since 2012. But a sluggish Helene response and misconduct allegations have put Edwards on defense.