A stabbing on Charlotte’s Blue Line left one person seriously injured, and police arrested a twice-deported illegal immigrant, reigniting debate over public safety and immigration enforcement. The State Board of Elections is again pressing the DMV to release full Social Security number data to resolve thousands of incomplete voter records. Separately, a scathing audit of […]
Duke Energy is seeking a roughly 15% rate increase, prompting immediate objections from both Gov. Josh Stein and AG Jeff Jackson, who argue the proposal would burden families already coping with rising costs. The State Board of Elections pushed back against claims that federal officials have “unfettered” access to North Carolina voter data, stressing that […]
Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina is positioned for continued strong economic growth after a record-setting year for jobs, business recruitment, and investment statewide. As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends, the state reflects on a year without a landfalling hurricane—though Tropical Storm Chantal still delivered significant impacts. Duke Energy is also advising customers […]
Housing recovery applications for Hurricane Helene victims close on December 31, and state officials are urging storm-impacted homeowners to get paperwork in before the deadline. State Treasurer Briner is also pushing back on activists’ “divestment” claims, arguing the state’s investment strategy remains focused on returns, not politics. Meanwhile, the State Health Plan has climbed out […]
A series of new North Carolina laws have taken effect, including measures focused on public safety reforms and donor privacy protections for nonprofits. The NCDMV has released a new five-year modernization plan aimed at transforming customer service, reducing wait times, and expanding online options. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is opposing efforts to reopen a […]
Federal judges have denied an injunction request and upheld North Carolina’s newly approved congressional map, clearing the way for candidate filing, which opens today for the 2026 election cycle. The state has also released its updated county economic tier designations for 2026, outlining which areas will receive priority for economic-development grants. Meanwhile, Iryna’s Law—a sweeping […]
AAA projects that nearly 82 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this year, marking one of the busiest holiday travel periods in decades. In a tradition with political flair, President Trump pardoned North Carolina–raised turkeys at the White House, blending the ceremony with prayer and remarks on faith and family. New data from the American […]
The White House is partnering with the NRCC to help recruit a Republican candidate in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, signaling heightened national interest in the seat. Charitable giving across North Carolina has rebounded after last year’s decline, with nonprofits reporting stronger donation levels heading into the holiday season. An opinion piece argues that the […]
Three people have been charged in connection with the shooting at Concord’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, an incident that shook families attending the holiday event. Ahead of Thanksgiving, First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Marine families at Camp Lejeune, offering support to those stationed during the holidays. In Western North Carolina, […]
Operation Charlotte’s Web has now led to more than 250 arrests as CBP continues its concentrated enforcement push in Charlotte. Federal judges are preparing to consider an injunction request that could halt North Carolina’s newly approved congressional map ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The ongoing CBP operation is also drawing attention to North Carolina’s […]
CBP operations in Charlotte and Raleigh have now resulted in more than 200 arrests, as federal officials continue targeting criminal illegal aliens across both cities. In High Point, a local councilwoman has been selected to replace former Rep. Cecil Brockman in the North Carolina House following his resignation. The USDA has released a second round […]
CBP operations in Charlotte have now resulted in more than 130 arrests, with Governor Stein confirming that additional federal agents are also being deployed to Raleigh. A new audit reveals that billions in federal COVID-19 relief dollars remain unspent in North Carolina as the federal deadline to use the funds approaches. Meanwhile, Governor Stein and […]