News
Rocky Mount makes ‘steady improvements’ on financial goals
The Local Government Commission agreed in April to postpone a state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.
News
Rocky Mount reports progress on financial recovery efforts
LGC officials received an update from Rocky Mount officials on the city’s progress in gaining better control of its finances.
News
LGC delays Rocky Mount takeover, sets conditions for city
Local Government Commission (LGC) officials on Wednesday agreed to postpone a potential state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances, contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.
News
Trump to visit Rocky Mount Friday as NC’s 1st District draws attention
The White House announced Monday that President Donald Trump will visit Rocky Mount on Friday. The subject of the president’s visit has not been disclosed.
News
Candidate filing for 2026 primary gets underway
Candidate filing for most of the North Carolina 2026 elections opened at noon on Monday, December 1, with key candidates for Congress, NC Supreme Court, and the state legislature officially throwing their hats in the ring.
News
White House partners with NRCC in NC-1 candidate recruitment
US Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC9, is partnering with the Trump administration to ensure that the most competitive district in his home state gets the best Republican candidate.
News
As Hanig runs for Congress, new candidates eye his NC Senate seat
Jay Lane, a farmer and small business owner from Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, announced his candidacy on Thursday for the Republican nomination for the North Carolina Senate District 1 seat.
News
Lenoir County commissioner enters NC-1 GOP primary
A third Republican candidate has announced plans to challenge Democrat Don Davis for his seat in North Carolina’s First Congressional District.
News
Hanig to challenge Democrat Don Davis for Congress
Republican State Senator Bobby Hanig has declared his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a high-profile race against Democratic incumbent Don Davis in 2026.
News
Davis exploring run for US Senate seat being vacated by Tillis
US Rep. Don Davis, D, NC-1, may be eyeing a run for the seat that US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, is vacating after he announced last week that he would not seek re-election in 2026.
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Republican Rocky Mount Mayor Roberson announces second run for NC-01
Sandy Roberson, the two-term Republican Mayor of Rocky Mount, announced Wednesday that he is running again for Congress in NC-01.
Opinion
All eyes on GOP primary in NC-1, state’s only competitive congressional district
The sprawling, rural First Congressional District covers 22 counties, including Nash, Wayne, and Wilson. Not since 1883 has a Republican from North Carolina’s First District served in Congress. But the district is now rated as a toss up and will be North Carolina’s most competitive congressional district in the fall. NC-1 became a swing district...
