The North Carolina General Assembly is preparing to introduce new crime legislation following a high-profile murder, with Speaker Hall and Senator Berger emphasizing tougher enforcement. In western North Carolina, another $12 million in federal recovery funding has been approved to aid Hurricane Helene rebuilding. Nationally, the manhunt continues in Utah for the killer of Charlie […]
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, has been killed at age 31 in a Utah campus shooting, sparking national shock and reaction from political leaders. Commentary is pouring in across North Carolina, where lawmakers also paused to reflect on the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and addressed the murder of Iryna […]
Federal charges have been announced in the Charlotte light rail murder, with U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson outlining the case. In response, Congressman Moore has introduced legislation to end cashless bail, tying it to public safety concerns raised by the crime. President Trump also weighed in, criticizing rising crime in U.S. cities. Meanwhile, State Auditor Dave […]
Reaction continues to mount following the Charlotte light rail murder, with statements from Mayor Vi Lyles, Governor Stein, President Trump, and Congressman Moore. Meanwhile, North Carolina judges have upheld the state’s constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and capping the income tax rate.
A Charlotte light rail murder has drawn national attention, sparking debate about safety on public transit. Farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for a share of a $221 million federal block grant to aid recovery. North Carolina’s Supreme Court has ruled that bar owners may continue lawsuits against Governor Stein over COVID-era shutdowns. Additionally, […]
The NC Appeals Court has denied Governor Stein’s request to delay the judicial and utilities appointment case, keeping it on track for review. John Deere is warning of steep losses as tariffs weigh on the agriculture sector. The NCDOT will honor 23 fallen state troopers by naming bridges in their memory. Winston-Salem has been ranked […]
New student testing data in North Carolina shows improvement but still falls short of pre-COVID levels. The U.S. Justice Department and the NC State Board of Elections have jointly filed a motion to end a lawsuit over incomplete voter registrations. Meanwhile, North Carolina has dropped in the rankings of states with the highest gas taxes. […]
A federal court has ruled that former President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, dealing a blow to the administration’s trade policy. Meanwhile, lawmakers and Treasurer Briner are opposing any delay in their ongoing court battle with Governor Stein. In sports and economic news, analysts are weighing the impact of a potential Major League Baseball team in […]
A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in North Carolina elections. Western NC has been approved for more than $124 million in federal recovery funding for Hurricane Helene, while AmeriCorps has released additional disaster relief money despite ongoing scrutiny over failed audits. A new Martin Center report criticizes DEI-driven curricula in medical schools, […]
Tourism in North Carolina hit a record in 2024, with visitors spending more than $36 billion statewide. A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in state elections. Meanwhile, an elections official has resigned after allegedly putting drugs in their grandchildren’s food. The state Appeals Court has once again ruled against Bald Head Island […]
Questions remain about delays at the VinFast plant project, highlighted as a historic church on the site was demolished. The NC elections board has voted to drop Sunday voting in two counties, while AAA is projecting busy Labor Day travel across the state. Meanwhile, Asheville has agreed to eliminate race-based membership criteria for one of […]
The NC General Assembly met but took no action on either the stalled state budget or pending vetoes. Duke Energy announced it will no longer pursue offshore wind energy projects in the state. Governor Stein has created a new energy task force aimed at lowering utility rates while promoting renewable energy. Meanwhile, the State Board […]
