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Newsom rallies NC Democrats, urges focus on 2026 over 2028
Newsom’s NC visit comes as the Cooper-Whatley Senate race and other nationally watched contests move into the heart of election season.
Foster case suit labeled ‘danger’ in new 4th Circuit brief
A lawsuit challenging conditions in North Carolina’s foster care system poses a “danger” because of the way plaintiffs are pursuing their claims, according to a new court filing.
Top NC court to decide whether ‘Cardiac Pack’ may pursue NCAA case
North Carolina’s highest court will decide in the months ahead whether members of North Carolina State University’s 1983 men’s basketball national championship team can move forward with a lawsuit against the NCAA. The court heard oral arguments Tuesday.
NC moves to overhaul school grades just as they improve
North Carolina's school letter grades just posted their best results in years, with D and F schools falling from 31% to 23% and low-performing districts dropping to 10. Even so, the State Board of Education is working on a plan to change how those grades are calculated.
NRCC adds Balkcom in NC11 race to MAGA Majority program
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson running for NC11 has been added to the NRCC's program supporting Republican candidates in battleground districts.
NC Labor Department recovers record $890K for workers
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has once again returned a record amount of money to North Carolina workers, this time in the amount of $889,640.
NC Medicaid, State Health Plan strategies diverge on GLP-1 coverage
More than 34,500 Medicaid beneficiaries had $47.9 million in weight-loss GLP-1 claims in June, while State Health Plan coverage remains limited.
Federal judge rules Sinema can face suit over broken NC marriage
A federal judge has rejected former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s attempt to throw out a lawsuit alleging that she broke up a North Carolina marriage.
NCSBE approves new absentee ballot guidance in 3-2 vote
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) voted remotely 3-2 along party lines to approve revised guidance on numbered memos for county election officials on how to handle absentee ballots that were returned.
SCOTUS blocks ruling for Cooper, Dems on broadcast advertising rates
The US Supreme Court has voted, 8-1, to issue a stay blocking a lower court ruling that favored North Carolina’s Roy Cooper and three other Democratic congressional candidates in this year’s elections. The ruling focused on broadcast advertising rates scheduled to take effect…
What’s up with mail-in voting in NC in 2026?
Answers to frequently asked questions about mail-in voting in North Carolina, which gets underway Sept. 4, the earliest in the nation. What’s up with mail-in voting in NC in 2026? is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough…
The NC elections rules that aren’t quite rules yet
Thanks to a sufficient number of objections, several proposed NC elections rules need further review and likely won't affect 2026 voting. The NC elections rules that aren’t quite rules yet is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom. Our…