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8 congressmen, 38 legislators face Super Tuesday challenges
Registered voters in the state this cycle will choose a US senator, all 14 US House representatives, one state Supreme Court judge and three appellate justices.
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$29M more in federal funds coming to NC for Helene recovery
State agencies and communities in western NC will soon be receiving $29 million in federal public assistance reimbursements for Hurricane Helene recovery projects.
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Housing recovery applications for Helene victims close Dec. 31
Applications for Renew NC's housing assistance for Helene victims must be submitted by Dec 31st.
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Federal Appeals Court unseals video in 2019 Charlotte law enforcement shooting
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a Charlotte television station’s request to unseal law enforcement video footage linked to a 2019 shooting involving two police officers. A federal trial judge had rejected WBTV’s request.
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Lawsuit revived after statute of limitations for detransitioners extended
Mosley will file the motion on Aug. 15 at the Gaston County Courthouse. The statute of limitations was only four years, but after HB 805 went into effect on July 29, that timeline was extended to 10 years.
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Republican Michael Whatley enters US Senate race in North Carolina
Standing before a crowd in Gastonia, Whatley launched his campaign with the promise to “put America First and deliver conservative victories for North Carolina families.” The announcement marks the entry of a high-profile Republican into what is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races in 2026.
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Tillis, colleagues introduce bill to alleviate housing shortage and costs
As home sales dropped to their lowest level in nine months in June and prices hit an all-time high, North Carolina Republican US Sen. Thom Tillis is among a group of senators who recently introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the housing supply and reduce costs.
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Audit: Major delays, lapses at Charlotte USPS facility
Federal audit finds over 74,000 delayed mail pieces tied to USPS facilities in Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia, citing major operational issues.
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Summer showers: North Carolina cities flourish in 2025 ‘rain garden’ rankings
A new national study finds that several cities across the Tar Heel State — from Wilmington to Asheville — are among the best places in the country to build rain gardens, turning runoff into resilience and puddles into pollinator havens.
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Musk proposes privatizing Amtrak amid DOGE endeavor
Billionaire tech mogul and presidential advisor Elon Musk has suggested privatizing Amtrak passenger train services, among other federally funded services, as part of the DOGE drive for efficiency. During a virtual appearance at a Morgan Stanley tech conference on March 5, Musk described Amtrak as a “sad situation” compared to high-speed rail in Europe and...
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State lawmakers will visit schools of choice to celebrate National School Choice Week
National School Choice Week kicks off on Sunday, and a variety of events are planned across North Carolina to celebrate educational access. Legislators, students, families, and educators are taking part in a series of school tours and interactive read-alouds to spotlight the diverse educational options available to families in the Tar Heel State. On Jan. 27...
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Report: Increased energy infrastructure NC needs to go ‘carbon neutral’ by 2050
A new report from the Center for Food, Power, and Life estimates how much and what kinds of energy infrastructure North Carolina would need to instill in order to satisfy emissions reduction targets written in state law. When state lawmakers passed House Bill 951 a little over three years ago, they included timeline targets for...
