News across Greater Raleigh

Ager, Balkcom lean into mountain roots in new NC11 campaign ads
The Democratic and Republican candidates in NC-11 have both released new campaign ads, with one advocating for more barn dances in Washington, DC, and the other promising “tough mountain leadership.”
Tillis says GOP purity tests put Senate majority in jeopardy
Outgoing NC US Sen. Thom Tillis spoke with CNN host Jake Tapper on Sunday’s edition of “State of the Union” and discussed the potential of Republicans losing their US Senate majority.
NC Appeals Court tackles detransitioner’s malpractice, fraud lawsuit
North Carolina’s second-highest court will decide in the months ahead whether Prisha Mosley can move forward with her lawsuit against doctors and counselors who took part in her female-to-male gender transition.
Cooper Holds 11-point lead according to AARP poll
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads Republican nominee MIchael Whatley 53% to 42%, according to the poll, released Sept. 28.

Judge agrees to delay Comey arraignment to January
A federal judge has agreed to delay until January former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled arraignment on federal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.

NRSC calls Politico report on shifting away from NC, Georgia ‘fake news’
A Politico report indicating that NRSC plans to shift funding away from NC and Georgia was disputed by several NRSC sources.

GOP super PAC pulls $6.5M in Whatley ad funds
Old North Action removed $6.5 million in October ad reservations, according to media tracker AdImpact, Semafor reported. The PAC still has $14.5 million in ad reservations through Election Day.

Marshall talks defense industry, foreign partners at trade summit
Elaine Marshall, NC Secreatry of State, cultivates relationships at the state and internationl level crucial to economic success.

5 Illini set to compete at ITA All-American Championships
Illinois is heading to Cary, North Carolina, this weekend to kick off the ITA All-American Championships. It will send five players to compete as it looks to build momentum early this season. The tournament has been one of collegiate tennis’ premier fall events since 1983, and…

4th Circuit will not rule on FCC action in ad rate dispute before Oct. 1
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has deferred until next month any action against the Federal Communications Commission on behalf of Roy Cooper and three other Democratic congressional candidates.

Lindberg sues NC insurance commissioner in New York federal court
Former top North Carolina political donor Greg Lindberg has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, two other men, and a law firm. The suit alleges an illegal “coordinated scheme” against Lindberg for “self-enrichment and political…

Edwards files complaint against Ethics Committee leaders
Rep. Chuck Edwards asks a congressional watchdog to investigate House Ethics Committee leaders over the process that led to his censure.