The president said he wanted to hire Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, but Page said he planned to keep running against Berger.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
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The Caucus: That Escalated Quickly
Two Democrats accuse primary candidate of racist remarks.
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Two Democrats Accuse 2026 Primary Candidate of Racist Remarks
State Sen. Graig Meyer says former state Rep. Michael Wray told him to “watch out for the blacks.” Wray says it didn’t happen.
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The Caucus: File Away
Will Josh Stein endorse in Democratic primaries? Plus, an update on the men who were exonerated in the murder of Nathaniel Jones.
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File Away
Gov. Josh Stein was coy about whether he would endorse in Democratic primaries.
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The Caucus: They’re Running
Several candidates discuss what to expect from them if elected. Plus, Medicaid cuts threaten an autism therapy.
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They’re Running
The Caucus spoke with several first-time and returning candidates about what to expect from them if elected.
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The Caucus: A New Cook
Meet Cecil Brockman’s replacement, rural N.C. lowers opioid deaths, and more.
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The Caucus: Border Lines
What politicians have said about Border Patrol in North Carolina, Dave Boliek releases a damning report on NCORR, and more.
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The Caucus: Get Out
A spooky ghost story about what’s haunting Raleigh, the voting records of our state legislators, and more.
