Former Gov. Jim Hunt Dies
Hunt served four terms as governor of North Carolina and championed education programs.
Michele Morrow Launches Bid for U.S. Senate
The former candidate for state superintendent of public instruction will face Michael Whatley in the GOP Senate primary.
This Competitive Race for U.S. House Could Be a Rematch
Republican Laurie Buckhout announced she’s running to face off against incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Davis in the 1st District again.
After Decades of Fighting, Congress Recognizes the Lumbee
President Trump is expected to sign the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes Lumbee recognition, into law soon.
Spruce Pine Police Shocked a Diabetic Man. He’s Suing.
Dillon Ledford argues in his lawsuit that the department didn’t maintain adequate policies for the use of Tasers. Other agencies in the state have faced similar claims.
Their Charges Were Dismissed, But These Two Men Are Not Free
A judge said in August that two men incarcerated for 23 years didn’t kill the grandfather of NBA star Chris Paul. So why are they still in prison?
Trump Endorses Senate Leader Berger, Jumping Into GOP Family Feud
The president said he wanted to hire Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, but Page said he planned to keep running against Berger.
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The 4th Congressional District Primary Just Got Interesting
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam will file to run for the seat Thursday, challenging Rep. Valerie Foushee in a near replay of the 2022 race.
Democrats Add Two N.C. Districts to Their U.S. House Battleground Map
Despite Republicans’ effort to make the state’s congressional districts more conservative, House Democrats added the 3rd and 11th districts to its “in play” list.
Congress Includes Lumbee Recognition in Defense Spending Bill
The North Carolina tribe has been seeking full federal recognition for more than a century. The latest effort comes after President Trump began pushing for Lumbee recognition.
Attorneys File State Bar Complaints Against Wake County Prosecutor
Two attorneys have filed State Bar complaints against a Wake County prosecutor who has been accused multiple times of violating discovery rules.
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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