A handful of state legislative, judicial, and even congressional races haven’t gotten much attention but are worth tracking ahead of the March 3 primary.
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Posted inElections
Top Primaries to Watch in 2026
The showdown in Rockingham County has gotten the most attention, but there are a number of juicy intraparty battles.
Posted inHigher Education
UNC-Chapel Hill Sets New Policy on Recording Professors
The school aims to clarify guidelines after a secret recording controversy and growing fear of surveillance.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Cary Audit Points to Problems With Former Town Manager, But Town’s Financial Position is Sound
Despite concerns over spending that led to the resignation of Cary’s former town manager in December, town council members received assurance at their regular meeting Thursday that an audit of financial statements from the last fiscal year indicate the town’s financial condition is solid.
Posted inImmigration
Greensboro Responds to Potential ICE Detention Plans
Recently released documents include a proposal to use the site of the former American Hebrew Academy to detain immigrants. The city of Greensboro says it’s ready to push back.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Transgender State Workers Are Facing Whiplash
The state’s health insurance plan no longer covers gender-affirming care, which has left some employees in limbo.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Accused of Using Racial Slurs, State Senate Candidate Sues for Defamation, Wiretapping
Republican former Dare County Judge Jerry Tillett was accused of using a racial slur in a widely circulated audio recording. He denies it.
Posted inCourts & Justice
The Blame Game
A list of inmates released early under former Gov. Roy Cooper included DeCarlos Brown’s identification number, even though Brown served his full term.
Posted inPlace
Lost and Found
Meet the teams working to reunite people with mementos they lost during Hurricane Helene.
Posted inHigher Education
Audit: UNC-CH Isn’t Meeting System’s Emergency Alert Training Requirements
The internal report found emergency alert authorities have not received training on federal requirements since November 2022.
