Southern voting rights advocates see rise in momentum after gutting of the Voting Rights Act
A month after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act, voting rights advocates are sharpening their messaging.
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NC House advances property tax loophole and UNC system construction bills
NC House advances bill closing a property tax loophole for affordable housing that would increase local governments’ revenue by $22 million next fiscal year
North Carolina Court of Appeals rejects ‘fair elections’ lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by 11 voters challenging partisan gerrymandering in the state.
October trial date set for former FBI Director Comey
United States District Judge Louise Flanagan has set an October court date for former FBI director James Comey.
Duke Energy doubles down in the Carolinas: What consumers stand to lose—and gain
COMMENTARY: The Duke Energy Carolinas/Duke Energy Progress merger, approved by North and South Carolina regulators on May 1, may appear to be routine corporate restructuring. In practice, it could shape the...
Ross, other Dems accuse Trump of bribery in offshore wind buyouts
The administration agreed to pay French company TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion after it relinquished its leases for two offshore wind projects, including Carolina Long Bay, located approximately 22 miles so...
Five truths about North Carolina property taxes and a proposed GOP constitutional amendment
COMMENTARY: Republican state lawmakers are advancing a proposed constitutional amendment that would direct the legislature to limit local property tax increases.
Who are your county’s primary voters – in 2026 and beyond?
Statewide, less than one out of four registered voters cast a ballot in the March 2026 primary compared to nearly three out of four in the November 2024 presidential election.
NC Democratic Party leader Anderson Clayton runs to the problem – engaging voters
Anderson Clayton came to lead the NC Democratic party in 2023 with a long list of goals, including appealing to rural voters. That list got longer this year.
‘Jaleeyah’s Law’ proposes biggest changes to North Carolina gang laws in years
Following the tragic death of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune, her mother is backing a sweeping new bill to overhaul North Carolina’s gang laws.
Durham’s Villages of Hayti redevelopment to honor the past with affordable housing
Durham’s Villages of Hayti redevelopment to honor the past with affordable housing
State employee group says auditor’s report shows ‘pay crisis’ in NC government
State employee group says auditor’s report shows ‘pay crisis’ in NC government
Doctors voice ‘temporary relief’ as SCOTUS allows mifepristone via mail to continue for now
Doctors voice ‘temporary relief’ as SCOTUS allows mifepristone via mail to continue for now
Clean energy groups challenge NC Utilities Commission chair’s order to pause solar projects
The pause affects 2026 proposal requests for solar plans expected to generate power in the early 2030s.
NC House plan would bolster, expand access to rural healthcare
A bill that would set up a new grant and loan program to build and renovate rural hospitals is moving through the NC House.
Constitutional property tax amendment passes key NC House panel despite concerns
A constitutional amendment to limit the amount by which local governments can increase property taxes passed the NC House Finance Committee Tuesday.
NC residents to go hungry, counties to pay more for SNAP under federal changes
A new federal law roping more people into work requirements to receive SNAP benefits means thousands in NC are at risk of losing food aid.
NC Democrats propose 7% tax on income over $1M to fund North Carolina schools
Democrats proposed a 7% tax on income over $1 million to fund public schools, but the bill is unlikely to advance in the GOP-led legislature.
With the Voting Rights Act weakened, voters drop their lawsuit over NC Senate districts
Two Black voters are dropping their challenge to two NC Senate districts in light of the US Supreme Court weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Will map mayhem decide NC’s midterms? One national pollster says not if Democrats stay on message.
A new national survey of 680 registered voters finds Americans deeply dissatisfied with the economy. Forty-three percent said they are falling behind economically, while just 13% say they are getting ahead.
North Carolina’s cold winter led to higher energy bills, more calls for help
A multi-week cold snap this past winter sent utility bills soaring and caused more people in Charlotte to request help paying bills.
Stein: Whatley’s ties to Trump ‘not a positive’ in North Carolina’s upcoming US Senate election
Gov. Josh Stein predicted that Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s close ties to President Donald Trump will hurt his campaign.
NC bills target data center boom, seeking tax changes, consumer protections
The North Carolina Department of Commerce estimates that data centers could soon cost the state $450 million a year under current tax exemptions.
WakeMed touts benefits of Atrium deal after weekend backlash
When the news broke Friday that the Wake County hospital system was planning to combine with Atrium, the largest hospital system in the state, it produced a flurry of strong reactions from local and state le...