News
4th Circuit could hear NC abortion drug case in October
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals could hear oral arguments this fall in a case involving a challenge to North Carolina’s restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.
News
New federal housing law targets NC’s supply shortage
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could reshape zoning, homebuyer aid, manufactured housing and hurricane recovery in North Carolina.
News
FEMA approves $197M to western NC after fraud review
The latest funding package includes more than $179 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for 30 projects related to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Chantal, and other federally declared disasters, along with an additional $18 million through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
News
Hayes reflects on 1st year leading NC elections board
Marking his first year as executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), Sam Hayes says the agency has strengthened election security, cleaned up voter rolls, and advanced modernization efforts aimed at improving confidence in the state’s voting system.
News
Terence Everitt resigns from the NC Senate
NC Sen. Terence Everitt resigns, exits 2026 race to focus on voting rights work. District 18 now open—one of NC’s most competitive Senate seats.
News
New FEMA funds target WNC recovery gaps
As western North Carolina approaches the 19-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene on April 27, a new infusion of federal disaster funding is highlighting both the progress made and the long road still ahead.
Opinion
Hospitals can’t win every policy battle
NC's hospitals — and their networks of physician practices, clinics, urgent cares, and other facilities they own or manage — are at the center of many policy disputes.
News
Rutherford reimbursed $9.39 million for Helene recovery
This announcement follows a March 25 letter from North Carolina’s Republican congressional delegation urging DHS to release pending FEMA funding designated for Helene recovery.
News
GOP reps push DHS to fix Helene funding bottlenecks
The North Carolina Republican Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security urging a swift review of pending FEMA funds designated for Hurricane Helene.
News
$3.59 million in FEMA funding released to Burke County
“This funding will help Burke County acquire homes that were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, providing long-needed financial relief for the homeowners who were hit hardest by the storm,” Rep. Tim Moore, R-NC14.
News
Asheville chosen for 2026 G20 Finance Track meetings
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced that the 2026 G20 Finance Track will host meetings in Asheville.
News
North Carolina reacts to Maduro arrest
Reaction pours in across NC after US operations arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Trump confirmed JSOC, including Delta Force, was involved.
