News
Cooper, Whatley in statistical dead heat for US Senate seat
NC's open US Senate race is a statistical dead heat, with Democrat Roy Cooper holding a slim lead over Republican Michael Whatley, according to a new PPP poll.
News
Dems to defend seat on NC Supreme Court, 3 on Court of Appeals
All three Democratic seats on the Court of Appeals and one of the two Democratic seats on the Supreme Court will be on the ballot in 2026.
News
Top NC court tackles suit over Raleigh impact fees
The court heard oral arguments Oct. 28 in the dispute between the City of Raleigh and developers who challenged the water and sewer impact fees charged between 2016 and 2018.
News
Lawmakers build momentum for criminal justice reforms after Charlotte murder
State lawmakers are rounding up support across branches of North Carolina’s government ahead of a major criminal law reform bill expected to be filed Sept. 22 in the General Assembly. The move comes amid public outrage following the recent light rail murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte and growing demands for stronger protections in public spaces.
Opinion
It is past time for Griffin to end his challenge
Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of his election loss has resulted in victories that will make NC’s elections more secure, but he will not enjoy the fruits of those victories.
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Stevens files for 2026 NC Supreme Court race
The 2026 North Carolina Supreme Court race carries significant implications for the state's legal and political landscape. With this being the only one seat up for election, the outcome could either solidify the current Republican majority or provide Democrats a foothold to influence future court decisions.
Opinion
Fix registration problems but certify Riggs’ election win
There is a time to fix the HAVA numbers problem raised in Griffin’s complaint, but during election certification is not that time.
Opinion
To honor his conservative judicial philosophy, Griffin should concede
Society cannot have a stable legal foundation if courts frequently jump from one interpretation to another.
Opinion
Old World canon law’s influence on NC’s New World legal system
Even in cases where North Carolina departed from canon law, that code still remained in the background, providing a millennia of guidance and wisdom.
Opinion
Justice Allison Riggs must have missed that class in law school
Riggs claims that Griffin is against contraception, IVF, and abortion with no exceptions at all. He has not taken any of these positions. What is behind this?
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Supreme Court candidate off campaign trail after his NC National Guard unit is activated
NC Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin, the Republican candidate for NC State Supreme Court, will be off the campaign trail for a few days after his NC National Guard unit was activated to serve in hurricane relief in western North Carolina.
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Americans for Prosperity endorse Griffin for NC Supreme Court
The North Carolina chapter of the conservative grassroots advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), announced Friday their endorsement of Jefferson Griffin in 2024’s lone race for NC Supreme Court. Currently serving on the NC Court of Appeals since his election in 2020, Griffin, a Republican, previously served as a district court judge in Wake County,...
