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Legislative leaders launch probe into Cooper-era early prisoner releases
Legislative leaders announced a new subcommittee to investigate early prisoner releases under former Gov. Roy Cooper and examine oversight of the decisions.
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Prospects emerge for future NC Senate leader
Several GOP senators signal interest as contenders for Senate president pro tempore as questions remain about timing and leadership direction.
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TSEA Energy to establish first US manufacturing facility in NC
A $300,000 performance-based grant will be awarded to the company to assist in relocating from the OneNC Fund. In order to receive the grant payment, TSEA Energy must create 106 jobs and invest $17 million.
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After recount confirms narrow Page lead, Berger concedes
Phil Berger concedes SD-26 race to Sam Page, ending a long tenure as Senate leader after a contest decided by just 23 votes.
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Sample hand recount shows no change in Page lead over Berger
The sample recount showed no change in vote totals, leaving Page ahead of Berger by 23 votes as election protests move toward hearings.
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Berger asks for hand recount in race against Page
Berger asks NC elections board for hand recount in SD-26 race, trailing Sam Page by 23 votes, seeking full recount or review of over/undervotes.
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Berger recount leaves Page’s narrow lead unchanged
Recounts in Guilford and Rockingham counties leave Berger-Page margin unchanged, as both candidates lose a vote in Guilford and ballot protests head to hearings.
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Berger recount team says some voters may have received wrong ballot
Berger recount team alleges some SD-26 voters may have received wrong ballots and claims Page campaign texts discourage voters from raising concerns.
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Stein: Redrawing maps for 2026 ‘ridiculous’
Gov. Josh Stein said the possibility of redistricting in the state right now “would be ridiculous," referring to a comment made on X last week by Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
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One month after her murder, Senate passes Iryna’s Law
The North Carolina Senate has approved “Iryna’s Law,” a measure that changes pretrial release rules, eliminates cashless bail, and makes other adjustments to the state’s criminal justice system.
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Senate votes to bar Medicaid for Planned Parenthood; boost price transparency
The Senate passed a bill Monday to increase transparency for patients receiving medical care and stop state funding through Medicaid from going to Planned Parenthood.
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Boliek investigating Charlotte transit system after light rail murder
NC State Auditor Dave Boliek said his office will now be investigating the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) after the horrifying murder of Iryna Zarutska, 23, on Charlotte’s light rail shortly before 10 pm on Aug. 22 by 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr.
