Politics

North Carolina Governor Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in Senate Bid

Republican challenger Whatley has Trump's backing in critical Senate race

Democrat Roy Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in North Carolina Senate Race

Cooper aims to defy state's history of electing Republicans to the U.S. Senate

Democrat Roy Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in North Carolina Senate Race

Cooper seeks to defy state's history of electing Republicans to the U.S. Senate

States Sue Trump Over New Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Loss

Democratic attorneys general argue Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world.

Flags Ordered to Fly at Half-Staff in Eight States This Week

Governors issue orders to honor civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and other public figures

SBI Probes Kentucky Distillery Tour Involving NC Lawmakers and Lobbyists

Wake DA Lorrin Freeman requested the investigation into 'potential' lobbying and ethics violations.

ICE Detains Charlotte Man's Partner During Traffic Stop

Boyfriend Luis Duque fights for Oscar's release from Georgia detention center amid poor conditions

Cary residents protest possible ICE office during State of Town address

More than 200 community members peacefully protested the potential opening of an ICE office in Cary, North Carolina.

Charlotte Iranian Immigrant Hopeful for Freedom After US-Israel Strikes in Tehran

North Carolina resident Shahram Mazhari says recent attacks bring long-awaited chance for change in Iran

North Carolina Judge Dismisses Town's Climate Lawsuit Against Duke Energy

Carrboro's attempt to link weather events to climate change and seek damages from the utility is rejected on political question grounds.

Antifa Mistrial and Zuck Takes the Stand

Facebook founder testifies in landmark case over alleged user addiction

Trump Highlights Murdered Ukrainian Refugee in State of the Union, Vows Justice

President calls attention to Iryna Zarutska's tragic killing, promises accountability for her attacker.

North Carolina Auditor Blames Former Rocky Mount Officials for Financial Crisis

Report finds 'poor personnel decisions' and 'egregious overspending' led to city's budget woes

Rocky Mount Faces Financial Crisis After Audit Finds Overspending and Mismanagement

North Carolina state audit uncovers significant decline in city's cash reserves and questionable spending decisions under former city manager

This week's local government meetings in the Outer Banks

Listings include county commissioner, town council, planning board, and school board meetings across Dare County