Former NC Governor Roy Cooper is set to announce a run for U.S. Senate. Immigration arrests have surged 162% in North Carolina under the Trump administration. NC drivers now have a two-year grace period for license renewals. Meanwhile, a Charlotte-based home security firm secures a $189 million appeals court win. Advocates push to expand education […]
A federal audit reveals serious delays at Charlotte’s USPS hub. The NC elections board approves changes for military and overseas voters. Lawmakers will return July 29 for veto override votes. A judge orders a $20K settlement and apology in a school free speech case. A new dashboard boosts budget transparency at the State Auditor’s office. […]
Congressman Harris pushes to repeal the NEA’s federal charter. North Carolina’s elections board begins collecting missing voter ID numbers, while a redistricting trial ruling won’t come until August. A Latin diploma confuses education officials amid a lawsuit over frozen federal funds. Meanwhile, residents in Enfield remain without power for four days.
North Carolina businesses are stocking up on imports ahead of possible tariffs. Senate leader Phil Berger builds a $1.8M war chest ahead of a primary challenge. Meanwhile, the USDA opens a trade mission to Mexico as NC college grads struggle in a tight labor market. And law enforcement groups back “smell searches” as the state […]
Governor Stein declares a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal, while the State Board of Elections begins efforts to update missing voter data. Asheville’s mayor reflects on the city’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Sen. Harris introduces a bill to repeal the NEA’s charter, and Stein opts not to appeal a court ruling over […]
A $2 million state grant helps bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to Charlotte, while a Duke Energy official says a Carrboro climate lawsuit could disrupt state utility rules. GOP members of Congress push back on Governor Stein’s objections to the federal reconciliation bill. Also, a new law opens alternative paths to CPA licensure in […]
The Democratic National Committee is threatening to sue the North Carolina State Board of Elections over a plan to remove voters with missing ID information from the rolls. A new poll ahead of key U.S. Senate announcements outlines a possible path to victory for conservatives. North Carolina has joined other states in suing the federal […]
The director of the North Carolina Zoo has passed away after a five-year battle with cancer, prompting tributes from across the state. Policy expert Dr. Andy Jackson is urging state and local officials to manage disaster relief funds more responsibly in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for […]
The Duke Law Journal is facing backlash over allegations of racial bias in its admissions process. Meanwhile, several North Carolina cities have been ranked among the top STEM hubs in the country, highlighting the state’s growing tech influence. The pharmaceutical industry is preparing for the effects of new tariffs, while the USDA has opened applications […]
The Trump administration is moving to limit foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, a change that could significantly affect agricultural holdings in North Carolina. Business leaders are celebrating after the state was ranked first in the nation for business climate, a point highlighted by NC Chamber President Gary Salamido. In healthcare news, Duke and UNC plan to build a […]
Governor Stein has vetoed three bills, including measures focused on nonprofit donor privacy, squatter removal, and regulatory changes. The city of Mebane is facing a crisis following widespread damage from Tropical Storm Chantal. Nine individuals have been charged in North Carolina after a major health care fraud bust. Meanwhile, State Auditor Dave Boliek says the […]
Governor Stein visited flood-damaged areas in Alamance and Orange counties, urging residents to stay cautious as recovery begins. In response to a growing backlog, North Carolina drivers will now have a two-year grace period for license renewals. Former Representative Michael Wray has announced a bid to reclaim his House seat. Meanwhile, debate continues over the […]
