RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) announced today the schedule for its 2023 Hometown Debate Series, focusing on Education Issues in North Carolina. This four-event series brings together elected officials and policy experts for a balanced debate on some of North Carolina’s most important issues.
In its eighth year, the Hometown Debate Series is a collaboration between Spectrum News 1 North Carolina and the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership, with a new topic every year. Spectrum’s Loretta Boniti returns in 2023 as moderator.
An abbreviated debate version will air on Spectrum News the following Sunday at 11:30 am and 8:30 pm. The debates will then be available in their entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com after their initial airing.
The Hometown Debate Series is free and open to the public! Doors Open at 6 pm.
The 2023 Hometown Debate Series Schedule
| Filming Dates | Debate Topics | Debate Locations | Airing on Spectrum |
| October 3rd | The UNC Admissions Case: What’s Next? | Civic Center Auditorium, Vance-Granville Community College- Henderson | October 15th |
| October 10th | School Choice and Opportunity Vouchers | The Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center- Sanford | October 22nd |
| October 24th | Educator Licensure and Compensation | UNCG School of Education Auditorium – Greensboro | October 29th |
| November 1st | Education Finance | Barefoot Auditorium, Benson Civic Center- Benson | November 5th |