In what would be his final acts as pope, Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Easter Sunday and greeted the crowd of 50,000 assembled one last time in the popemobile.
Rep. Julia Howard, R-Davie, joked about the lobbyist who has prevented progress on the bill for years.
A woman arrested after a COVID-19 shutdown protest in Raleigh in 2020 can proceed with her lawsuit against the city and four law enforcement officials. She cannot pursue claims against the governor, Wake County district attorney, or the head of the state Department of Public Safety.
The North Carolina School Boards Association warns that a case before the state’s highest court could “undermine” educational access across the state if the plaintiffs win. The case involves a family’s constitutional claims against the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education.
Gov. Josh Stein is seeking a court order blocking a change in state law that would remove one of his appointments to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Without court action, the process of shifting one of Stein’s three commission appointments to the state treasurer would begin on May 1.
In an age of self-promotion, we need leaders who serve quietly and lead purposefully.
CDC data shows that raw milk is 840% more likely to carry diseases compared to pasteurized daily products.
John Jacobs and his successors were fighting not to undermine the American republic but to fulfill its promise — to redeem the “promissory note.”
One single regulatory hurdle for RDU would have shaved years off construction of the project and had an incalculably positive economic impact.
On Wednesday, Dave Boliek was sworn in as the new state auditor of North Carolina and announced his hires for senior staff and says he will start work with an audit of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The year 2024 was marked by significant developments across politics, the economy, education, and energy in North Carolina. As one of the nation’s most dynamic and closely watched states, it played a pivotal role in shaping regional and national conversations.
"Dan has been a tireless fighter for our MAGA Movement in the House of Representatives on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees," Trump said in a press release issued Tuesday night. "Dan will implement my cost-cutting and deregulatory agenda across all Agencies, and root out the Weaponized Deep State."
The North Carolina Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Friday to ensure challenges of 60,000 ballots in the state's latest election are addressed in federal court. Republicans filed the challenges with the State Board of Elections. The challenges could affect the outcome of the state Supreme Court race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin, along with a handful of state legislative contests.
Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin is turning to North Carolina’s second-highest court for an order that would force state election officials to make a final decision about Griffin’s election protests Tuesday. The State Board of Elections had planned to hear oral arguments about the protests the following day, according to a document Griffin filed Friday with the state Court of Appeals.
This week on The Debrief, the NC Senate releases its budget plan, passes a full repeal of the state’s Certificate of Need law, and the House advances the REINS Act—putting guardrails on the power of state regulators. Get the highlights, context, and what it all means for North Carolinians.
This week on The Debrief: Tariff tensions, redistricting shakeup and a judicial standoff hits the high court. North Carolina braces for tariffs, judges strike key claims in NC redistricting lawsuits, and the state Supreme Court pauses the Griffin v. Riggs election. Don’t miss in depth analysis as we break down everything happening in politics and...
Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal deputy editor, discusses the state Senate’s proposed DAVE Act. It would give the state auditor more authority to root out government inefficiency. Moore offered these comments during the April 4, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
In a small Fayetteville church building, Amy Sparks turns grief into love, embracing autistic students with daily hugs and smiles. For families at the School of Hope—where 95% rely on Opportunity Scholarships—she’s a lifeline.
Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses proposed reforms for the North Carolina General Assembly. Jackson offered these comments during the March 24, 2025, edition of Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight.”
These NC legislators think that if the embryo is outside the uterus that it has changed its nature and is no longer a human being.
“We've had generations of breakdown of the nuclear family, and it's caused us significant problems," said state Rep. David Willis, R-Union.
“This bill is not just about a television show, it's about a legacy; it's about the values of decency, humility, kindness, and common sense that the Andy Griffith show brought into millions of homes all across America."- Rep. Neal Jackson, R-Moore.
Democrats in a NC House committee vigorously objected to a measure on Tuesday that would ban sexually explicit materials from public school libraries.
Like a faith gathering, it incorporated music, fellowship, shared meals, and thoughtful discourse — but with democracy as its central theme.
Political and cultural causes are important. They motivate us to make the world around us better and hone our sense of justice. Also, the excitement of fighting the good fight can be, for lack of a better word, fun. But everything has its time and place. And even if we think a particular political issue...
On Good Friday state offices will be closed in North Carolina for Holy Week, along with 10 other states. However, that has not always been the case in North Carolina. The Monday after Easter — rather than Good Friday — was a legal holiday in North Carolina for 52 years, and for many years before...
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses Disney’s controversial programming changes. King offered these comments during the April 8, 2022, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “Front Row with Marc Rotterman.”
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the New York Times’ column warning about America’s “free-speech problem.” Kokai offered these comments during the March 25, 2022, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “Front Row with Marc Rotterman.”