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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gov. Cooper ‘strongly' considering Senate run after Tillis announces he will not seek re-election
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Following a vote against President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' on Saturday, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of N.C. announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. Tillis was critical — and voted against the reconciliation bill focused on tax, spending and welfare reform — saying Americans would be kicked off of Medicaid and would suffer. Reaction to Sen. Tillis retirement: Trump, NC Democrats both seem pleased with decision not to seek reelection In his announcement Sunday, Tillis said, 'In Washington over the last few years, it's become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species.' Several political experts concurred, telling CBS 17 the move would have made it more difficult for him to even win a primary election. This development leaves the race for the seat wide open in 2026; begging the question of who will step up to replace him? Democrats want to flip the seat blue in 2026 and there has been talk of former Governor Roy Cooper running for the seat. Tillis told Trump to 'start thinking about my replacement' before primary threat On Monday, a spokesperson said, 'Governor Cooper continues to strongly consider a run for the Senate and will decide in the coming weeks.' Meredith College political professor David McLennan spoke to the possibility, saying not only is Cooper popular among Democrats, but among independent or unaffiliated voters. 'He always polled well while he was Governor, he's also a good fundraiser, so he brings a lot to the table for Democrats, so Democrats have to be hoping that he's going to make that decision and it's going to be a decision to run,' McLennan added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Abigail Breslin, Booboo Stewart to Star in Dramedy Movie ‘A Good Fight' (Exclusive)
Booboo Stewart, Abigail Breslin and Aaron Kuban are set to star in a movie about an interview gone awry. The performers have been cast to lead director Robert Rippberger's drama-comedy feature A Good Fight, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. The indie film has a script from Pierce Gardner (Dan in Real Life), and producers include Justin Shaner and Fernando H. Rojas for Sobe Brooke Studios. More from The Hollywood Reporter Michael Douglas, Cameron Douglas' 'Looking Through Water' Lands Summer Release (Exclusive) Aya Cash, Ella Rubin Get Forced Into Family Time in the Trailer for Dramedy 'Adult Children' (Exclusive) Gavin Newsom Found: 'The 33' Casts Actor as Politician in Film About Homeless Crisis (Exclusive) A Good Fight centers on a thriving small-town businessman whose interview with a college journalist ends up impacting both of their lives. The movie's tone is compared to that of It's a Wonderful Life as the lead character figures out how to navigate his best path. Production is set to begin later this month. The project will shoot in part at Rippberger's White Lightning Studios in North Carolina, with some scenes set to film at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. 'Abigail and Booboo bring such heart, depth and authenticity to everything they do,' says Shaner. 'This story walks a fine line between humor and emotional honesty, and we couldn't ask for a better cast to bring that balance to life.' Adds Rippberger, 'We're honored to partner with Meredith College. This collaboration reflects our commitment to build meaningful ties with the local creative community, while creating real-world learning opportunities for the next generation of storytellers.' Stewart was recently cast in the chess thriller feature Contra alongside Kal Penn. He has appeared in the X-Men and Twilight film franchises. Breslin landed an Oscar nomination for her role in 2006's Little Miss Sunshine. She has since appeared in the movies Zombieland, August: Osage County and Stillwater and such series as Scream Queens and Accused. Stewart is represented by Sovereign Talent Group and TSC Entertainment. Breslin is repped by Paradigm Talent Agency and Untitled Entertainment. Kuban is repped by Taylor Talent Services. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Physical education teacher who inspires her students is Wake's top educator
An elementary school teacher who inspires her students to be physically active has been named the top educator in Wake County. Macy Brinson, the physical education teacher at Kingswood Elementary School in Cary, was named the 2025 Wake County Teacher of the Year at a ceremony Thursday night. Brinson has only been a teacher for six years, but she's already being recognized for her leadership skills and ability to motivate her students. 'Macy is so dedicated to her program and her students and takes great pride and ownership in all the tasks she undertakes,' Sherry Schliesser, the principal of Kingswood, said in a news release. 'She delivers high quality and relevant instruction for each grade level every day of the school year. She also knows all the students by name and is often seen having conversations with students around the building.' Brinson, who is from Emerald Isle, was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow Scholar, a program that helps pay the college costs for students who agree to become teachers. She got a bachelor's degree in exercise sports science at Meredith College and a master's degree in kinesiology from the University of North Georgia. During her acceptance speech, Brinson credited her mother as being her role model. Brinson said her mother, who teaches second grade, has been a teacher for 32 years. 'Over 32 years of teaching, you can imagine that I spent a considerable amount of time in her classroom,' Brinson said. 'She made me wait until the end of her classes. I would pretend to be the teacher. But I wouldn't just pretend to be any teacher. I would pretend to be her.' Brinson has taught for the last four years at Kingswood, where she received an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2023 from the Cary Chamber of Commerce. 'Within each lesson, I empower the students to have a voice and choice in their learning by allowing them to select from a variety of equipment options and by not imposing a single way to perform a skill,' Brinson wrote in her Teacher of the Year portfolio. 'This empowerment in their learning journey helps students discover their strengths, talents, and weaknesses and assess what materials or techniques will lead to their success.' Wake said Brinson's approach is aligned with Kingswood's Montessori magnet theme, which emphasizes the importance of student choice in education. In addition to teaching, Brinson leads a running club for students in the fall and spring, which culminates in students and parents running a 5K race to benefit a community organization. She also organizes the school's annual Walk to School day to promote safety and family engagement, as well as the school's annual Kids Heart Challenge campaign to support the American Heart Association. Brinson was also recognized as being a champion for learners with special needs. She travels with her students to cheer them on as they compete in the Special Olympics each year. 'Macy crafts lessons that are not only engaging, but also thoughtfully adapted to meet the needs of all my learners,' Kim Eason, a special education teacher at Kingswood, said in a news release. 'She fosters a supportive and close environment where all students are encouraged to participate. 'Her dedication to making sure no child is left behind combined with her ability to bring out the potential in each student exemplifies what it means to be a truly exceptional teacher.' Brinson said she will use her new platform as Teacher of the Year to advocate for teacher recruitment and retention by supporting professional development and promoting respect for the profession. 'When we invest in teachers, we invest in every teacher that they touch,' Brinson told the crowd of fellow educators at the award ceremony. Brinson gave her colleagues some advice before they return to their classrooms on Friday. She said they need to find time to take care of themselves. 'We pour our energy, our creativity, passion, and, most importantly, our heart, into our students every single day,' Brinson said. 'But the truth is that you can't work from an empty cup. I learned over the past two years that taking time for yourself is not selfish, it's necessary.' Brinson was chosen among the Teacher of the Year winners for each individual school. The list was whittled to 10 finalists: ▪ Maureen Bard, a third-grade teacher at Lead Mine Elementary in Raleigh ▪ Brandy Garrett, a third-grade teacher at Millbrook Elementary in Raleigh ▪ Lauri Gasell, a seventh-grade math teacher at Davis Drive Middle in Cary ▪ Trevor Harris, a sixth-grade science teacher at North Garner Middle ▪ Rebekah Hower, an art teacher at Oberlin Middle in Raleigh ▪ Laurie Newhouse, a second-grade teacher at Woods Creek Elementary in Apex ▪ Ashley Parmley, a seventh-grade math teacher at Mills Park Middle in Cary ▪ Matthew Raines, a theater arts teacher at Knightdale High ▪ Allison Tonelli, a special education cross categorical resource program teacher at Hunter Elementary in Raleigh Brinson's prize package includes a $1,000 check. Brinson also gets use of a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, courtesy of Capital Chevrolet, for the next year. Brinson will go on to compete in North Carolina's Teacher of the Year program
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's approval ratings are in: Here's how he scores according to U.S., NC polls
Recently released presidential approval rating polls offer insight into how President Donald Trump is faring in the eyes of the American people. The new round of polls comes after Trump's address to Congress, in which he asserted his administration's efforts and praised DOGE. Tariffs against Mexico and Canada went into effect earlier the same day, though he later backpedaled, delaying the tariffs. In the past week, news also emerged that Trump plans to dismantle the Department of Education, though the president does not have the power to fully eliminate the agency on his own accord. Here are the new polls showing Trump's approval ratings in the U.S. and North Carolina, plus approval ratings on Josh Stein and comparisons with past presidents and terms. Here are the latest approval ratings released on Trump's administration: Most recent Gallup polls show Trump's approval rating averaging at 46% since he took office in his second term. His first term overall average was a 41% approval rating. During both terms, his lowest to highest approval ratings have ranged between 34%-49%. Most recent Reuters/Ipsos polls from Tuesday, March 4, reported that 44% of those surveyed gave Trump a favorable approval rating of his first month in office. Reports also show that public approval so far has remained higher than his first term in office and higher than that of former President Joe Biden overall. The most recent ABC News project538 polls showed 47.6% favorability of Trump's presidential performance in a Tuesday, March 4 poll. The same polls showed that Vice President JD Vance had a slightly lower approval rating, with 40.8% viewing him favorably. Most recent polls from The Economist show that 46% of people are favorable of Trump and 50% are unfavorable of him, according to the latest update from Thursday, March 6. Polls from Meredith College posted on Feb. 13 provided insight into NC residents' opinions in particular. The polls showed results on a scale of possible answers to the question "Do you approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president of the United States so far? Strongly approve: 30% Somewhat approve: 17% Somewhat disapprove: 11% Strongly disapprove: 38% Don't know: 4% Meredith College polls also asked NC residents, "Do you approve of the job Josh Stein is doing as governor of North Carolina so far? Responses were: Strongly approve: 21% Somewhat approve: 37% Somewhat disapprove: 11% Strongly disapprove: 8% Don't know: 22% According to results from now-defunct polling website FiveThirtyEight, Trump had a final approval rating of 34% when he left office in 2021. His approval average during his first term was 41%. Joe Biden - 40% Donald Trump (first term) - 34% Barack Obama - 59% George W. Bush - 34% Bill Clinton - 66% George H.W. Bush - 56% Ronald Reagan - 63% Jimmy Carter - 34% Gerald Ford - 53% Richard Nixon - 24% More: Cheapest Asheville Airport airline costs 20 cents per mile: See nonstop destinations Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: What is Trump's approval rating? Most recent scores in NC, U.S.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dr. David McLennan on why NC voters have deep concerns about some of Trump's early priorities
Professor David McLennan (Photo: Meredith College) A narrow majority of North Carolina voters supported Donald Trump in last November's presidential election, but just weeks into his second term in office, large majorities oppose some of his highest profile policy ideas and initiatives, according to the latest Meredith College Poll. Meredith pollsters asked likely voters for their views on an array of policy matters— both foreign and domestic — as well as a handful of North Carolina-specific issues. And while results varied somewhat depending upon the political party, race and gender of the voters surveyed, there were some clear and noteworthy takeaways about what most North Carolinians are thinking, and recently we caught up with the poll's director, Prof. David McLennan to learn more. Click here for the full interview with Prof. David McLennan.
