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President Joe Biden signed an executive order aiming to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones' deployments. Less than 100 miles away at the state's Republican Party convention on Friday evening, GOP presidential contender, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, vowed to restore the former name of the base if voters elect him president.

On the North Carolina News Roundup, we turn our attention to low early voting turnout, President Trump's backing of one notable Congressional candidate, and the latest from Durham Public Schools. Join Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of journalists for a news and political wrap-up of the week.

This is part two of a two-part North Carolina Election Special, a statewide collaboration between NC public radio stations. For a better understanding of just who makes up North Carolina's registered voters, Emma Marshall of NC Demography and Jason deBruyn (WUNC) offer analysis and insights of state's large — nearly 8 million people — electorate.

Blue Ridge Public Radio reporters will lead a conversation about news and political happenings from across the region, including the anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Join us for the North Carolina News Roundup.

While all eyes are focused on the presidential race, several interesting contests are shaping up around the state. Pat Gannon, political reporter for the…

Voters in Georgia go to the polls next week in a key primary election. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with voters in Gwinnett County, which leans toward Democratic candidates.

While a significant portion of the Super Bowl watching audience are around for the ads, it's not just the TV-watching audience to which those ads are geared. Here's a few notable ads to watch Sunday.

In a split vote, the state elections board has, for now, denied recognition for three alternative political parties.

Kenneth Tomlinson resigns from the board of the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. The former CPB chairman's departure from the board comes amid an investigation of allegations that Tomlinson applied undue political pressure on public radio and television.

Tamara Keith has been covering the White House for NPR since 2014. In that time she has reported on the Obamas, spent countless hours on the campaign…