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Carolina Journal
Published September 23Elias-linked groups file federal suit against NC mail-in ballot rules
Activist groups working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm have filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new state guidance for election officials handling mail-in ballots.
Carolina Journal
Published September 23Nearly $23M in Helene loans headed to western NC
Nearly $23 million in interest-free cashflow loans is being distributed to communities across western NC that were devastated by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, NC Treasurer Brad Briner announced.
Carolina Public Press
Published September 23Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court.
Groups are suing to prevent the NC State Board of Elections from spoiling ballots over rules they see as unrelated to voter eligibility. Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court. is a story from Carolina Public Press , an…
Carolina Journal
Published September 22GOP 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.
Every point counts: Illini kick off ITA All-American Championships
The Illini headed to Cary, North Carolina, this past weekend for the ITA All-American Championships prequalifying rounds. Since the announcement of former head coach Evan Clark’s retirement in April, big shoes were left to fill. Under Clark, the Illini emerged as one of the many…
Carolina Journal
Published September 22Wake commissioners vote 5-2 for Atrium-WakeMed merger
The commissioners voted on the Articles of Incorporation and the Transfer Agreement, but not before protestors disrupted the voting process numerous times and were escorted out of the room.
Carolina Journal
Published September 22Marshall 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.
Carolina Journal
Published September 22State program admits every NC senior to college without application
All 105,036 NC public school seniors on track to graduate got a direct college admission offer this year through NC College Connect. Two-thirds were admitted to four-year schools, but the state counts offers, not enrollment.
Carolina Journal
Published September 22Charges now dismissed against three lobbyists tied to bourbon trip
The Wake County district attorney dismissed charges Monday against three of four lobbyists charged this spring in connection with 2024 bourbon tours in Kentucky involving state legislators.
Carolina Journal
Published September 22Voting opens for Chamber’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ finalists
Fifteen products remain in the statewide manufacturing contest, with public voting open through Friday before winners are named Oct. 1.
Carolina Journal
Published September 21NC no longer requires entrance exams for teacher training programs
Students no longer need to pass an entrance exam to get into North Carolina's teacher training programs. Lawmakers dropped the requirement to help fill classrooms, leaving a GPA minimum as the only bar for admission.
Carolina Public Press
Published September 21Three hot NC legislative races in Wake County
Growing pains, schools and property taxes are hot issues in each of the three close NC legislative contests in Wake County in 2026. Three hot NC legislative races in Wake County is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough…