How Lame-Duck Republicans Could Spend the Final Weeks of 2026
Republicans have a few weeks left to finish any remaining items on their agenda.
Former Top GOP Lawmaker Charged With Embezzlement
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman charged Jason Saine, who is now a lobbyist, in an ongoing probe of a political nonprofit.
State Regulators Vow to Hold Chemours Accountable for PFAS Contamination
The international chemical manufacturer is partly responsible for PFAS pollution that spans at least 10 counties.
Body of Evidence
Criminal charges in abortion cases have been rare in North Carolina, even amid a national increase in restrictions. Advocates worry a recent attempt to prosecute Durham teens could instill fear of arrest and lead to delays in getting care.
Domestic Violence Deaths Are Rising in N.C. Could a Registry Stop Them?
Some lawmakers are backing a controversial solution: a statewide list for those convicted of intimate partner violence at least twice.
Unaffiliated Candidates Oust ‘Unbeatable’ Sheriffs
The top law enforcement officers in Alamance and Bladen counties lost to newcomers campaigning with the slogan “People Over Politics.”
Raymond Smith Upsets Greg Murphy in U.S. House Race
After Murphy conceded on Wednesday, Democrats are on track to win 11 of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats.
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Riding Cooper’s Coattails, or a Generational Shift?
Roy Cooper has defined the state’s Democrats for more than two decades. But can his win raise the profile of people who don’t look like him?
State Sen. Danny Britt Maintains Lead After Provisional Ballots Counted
The race, which will determine the Senate’s balance of power, could go to a recount.
Meet the Freshmen Headed to the N.C. General Assembly
Three-quarters of the candidates newly elected to the state legislature appear to be entering public office for the first time.
Charlotte Police May Address Racial Imbalance in Traffic Stops
The news comes after an The Assembly analysis revealed Black residents are still more likely to be stopped, searched, and arrested.
What Drove Black Charlotte Voters to the Polls
Voters cited a mix of organizing, frustration with the powers that be, and family values as motivators this year.
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