Democratic Candidate Recruitment Is Booming, Even in GOP Districts
Democrats, hoping for a wave, are pushing candidates in state legislative districts that until recently went unchallenged.
St. Andrews University Rape Case Ends With Settlement
Webber International University reached an out-of-court agreement with a former St. Andrews student, but few details are publicly available.
Lawyers Trying to Overhaul State Bar Discipline System Say They ‘Will Not Be Bullied’
Critics say the committee is trying to politicize the State Bar and shield many misconduct complaints from the public.
Setting the Bar
A controversial proposal on the State Bar’s disciplinary process moved forward last week despite concerns it will politicize the disciplinary process and reduce transparency.
No Shortcuts
Prosecutors wanted the state Supreme Court to review an August ruling that overturned four men’s convictions in the murder of Nathaniel Jones.
N.C. Republicans Want Markwayne Mullin to Unlock FEMA Funds
All 10 House Republicans in the delegation wrote the new secretary of Homeland Security to ask for a review of unallocated FEMA funds.
Phil Berger Concedes to Sam Page in State Senate Upset
The Rockingham County sheriff led by 23 votes, ending the decades-long reign of the state’s most powerful Republican lawmaker.
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The Life and Tragic Death of Eleanor Rush
Newly released federal records shed light on Eleanor Rush’s 1954 death in a North Carolina prison—and the uprising and reforms that followed.
Robinson Reemerges, Admits To Porn Habit and Lying About Allegations
In a lengthy conversation, Robinson says he was obsessed with porn and sex and lied to protect Trump’s campaign in N.C.
Page-Berger Race Will Likely Extend Into April
The Guilford County election board agreed to consider a protest from the state Senate leader.
State Rep. Mike Clampitt Dies of Cancer
The Republican represented Western North Carolina for nearly a decade.
State Elections Board Rejects Berger’s Request for Hand Recount
The North Carolina State Board of Elections allowed a machine recount to move forward in the tight GOP primary for a state Senate seat.
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