GOP Becomes Largest Voter Bloc; Lottery Promises Revisited

Republicans have officially surpassed Democrats as the largest bloc of registered voters in North Carolina, a major milestone highlighted by new voter registration data and long-term political realignment trends. Analysts say the shift reflects growing numbers of unaffiliated voters and sustained GOP gains in recent election cycles. Meanwhile, renewed scrutiny is being placed on the North Carolina Education Lottery, with questions resurfacing about whether it has fully delivered on its original promise to boost education funding. A look back at history, marking the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse, a pivotal Revolutionary War battle fought on North Carolina soil.