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Podcast | 1 months ago

NC House is back, with a to-do list from the Senate

On this Aug. 4, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's North Carolina politics podcast, Under the Dome, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with legislative/lobbying reporter Esther Frances and politics intern Ronni Butts about the House's return. What the Senate sent them to vote on, including elections, reg reform and budget corrections bills, before the General Assembly wraps for the summer. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week.

Host: Dawn Vaughan (https://www.newsobserver.com/profile/226030235)

Guest: Esther Frances & Ronni Butts

Producer: Kevin Keister

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NC House is back, with a to-do list from the Senate

Podcast | 1 months ago

On this Aug. 4, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's North Carolina politics podcast, Under the Dome, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with legislative/lobbying reporter Esther Frances and politics intern Ronni Butts about the House's retur...

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NC House is back, with a to-do list from the Senate

Podcast | 1 months ago

On this Aug. 4, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's North Carolina politics podcast, Under the Dome, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with legislative/lobbying reporter Esther Frances and politics intern Ronni Butts about the House's retur...

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House Committee recommends censure for Rep. Edwards of NC for sexual harassment

Short | 1 months ago

The House Committee on Ethics on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, recommended a censure against North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The N&O's Danielle Battaglia explains. Read our cover at https://www.newsobserver.co...

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An Amazon data center in NC wants to use diesel power. Locals are pushing back.

Short | 1 months ago

In Richmond County, Amazon is teaming up with Duke Energy to power its new data center with diesel generators. Residents say air pollution is already too much in their community. 🎥: Lily Carey Read our story at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/nort...

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Advisory committee tours land for new UNC Carolina North satellite campus

Short | 1 months ago

Get a first look at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Carolina North site, which has some old and unusual strings attached to the massive property that UNC seeks to develop. 🎥: Travis Long Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/loc...

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New ICE detention center coming to NC

Podcast | 1 months ago

On this July 28, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances and politics intern Ronni Butts. They talk about the potential i...

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New ICE detention center coming to NC

Podcast | 1 months ago

On this July 28, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances and politics intern Ronni Butts. They talk about the potential i...

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Wealthy Wake neighborhoods are breeding insecticide-resistant mosquitoes

Short | 1 months ago

Mosquitoes in Wake County are rapidly evolving resistance to the insecticides most commonly used to kill them, according to two new studies from NC State University. The trend is strongest in wealthier neighborhoods where residents spray more often. 🎥: Kev...

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Trump, NC Congressional members honor soldiers killed in Iran war

Short | 1 months ago

President Donald Trump and Congressional members from North Carolina honor soldiers killed in the war with Iran during a dignified transfer of remains at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, July 22, 2026. Two of those killed were stationed at Fort Bragg. #ncp...

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NC's US Senate race election countdown

Podcast | 1 months ago

On this July 20, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with Congressional impact reporter Danielle Battaglia and democracy reporter Kyle Ingram about the latest developments i...

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NC's US Senate race election countdown

Podcast | 1 months ago

On this July 20, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with Congressional impact reporter Danielle Battaglia and democracy reporter Kyle Ingram about the latest developments i...

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NC romance turns scorched-earth legal battle for control of Rougemont castle

Short | 1 months ago

For nearly 30 years, Robert Mihaly has been building a castle by hand on top of Red Mountain in Rougemont, raising a four-story creation above a rolling forest of old oaks. Now, Mihaly could lose his decades-long project after a brief romance gave way to a ...

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