News
Rep. Carla Cunningham leaves the Democratic Party, registers unaffiliated
NC Rep. Carla Cunningham switches from Democrat to unaffiliated after primary loss, citing party shift and focus on serving constituents over politics.
Opinion
The power of a vote
Being a swing state, unlike most other states in the union, major races really can come down to a small percentage of voters. This should spotlight the privilege we have of choosing our leaders through the voting process all the more.
News
Multiple incumbent upsets in state legislative primaries
Jackson said the losses by Democratic mavericks suggested the party’s leadership had moved successfully to discipline members seen as straying from the caucus.
News
Sadler unseats Cunningham in HD-106 Democratic primary
With no Republican opponent filed, Rev. Rodney Sadler is positioned to represent the heavily Democratic Mecklenburg County district this fall.
News
Hearing scheduled Thursday on petition to remove Mecklenburg sheriff
A hearing has been scheduled Thursday morning in Charlotte on a petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden from office.
News
Stein backs Cunningham opponent as she seeks sheriff’s removal
“No sheriff should ever suggest that a legislator’s safety depends on how she votes. I was afraid and the intimidation affected me,” said Cunningham in a press statement Monday.
Opinion
Stein’s hold on Democratic votes not as tight as Cooper’s
A handful of Democratic legislators have agreed to stand by their initial votes to override the new governor's vetoes.
Opinion
Stein vetoes, Democrats’ response could help shape NC policy
The new governor must decide how often to wield his veto stamp. Other Democrats will decide how often to support him.
News
NCGA roundup: Good fiscal news from legislative analysts
RALEIGH — The General Assembly’s top economist on Tuesday told legislative budget writers that the state had a “steady as we go” economy that is now faring better than most other states. “We now have reached a point where we are now surpassing the average growth of the nation as a whole,” said Barry Boardman...
