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NC Democratic Party vice chair picked to replace Meyer in Senate District 23

April 5, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Party Vice Chair Jonah Garson has been nominated to fill the remainder of Sen. Graig Meyer’s (D-Orange) term for Senate District 23. His nomination now goes to Gov. Josh Stein, […]

Races to watch ahead of NC’s March primaries

January 29, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — With the March 3 primary approaching and early voting underway, there are several key races worth keeping an eye on. Key General Assembly races include the primary between Trump-endorsed Senate Leader Phil Berger […]

Brockman, arrested on sex charges, won’t face House action due to resignation

October 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A select House committee to determine what, if any, actions can be taken regarding the arrest this month of Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford) will no longer be necessary as Brockman resigned on Friday […]

NC House Select Redistricting Committee announced

October 15, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) announced the establishment of a House Select Committee on Redistricting and named the assigned committee members on Wednesday. The committee will be co-chaired by Reps. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) and […]

General Assembly leaders plan redistricting to ‘thwart blue state attempts to steal Congress’

October 13, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced they will take up congressional redistricting plans to “thwart blue state attempts to steal Congress.” According […]

Trump, NC leaders react to assassination of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk

September 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Officials from different countries and from across the United States, including North Carolina, reacted to the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk that occurred on a Utah college campus […]

Davis drops out of 11th District race

September 6, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — In an Aug. 22 post on Facebook, North Carolina Congressional Democratic candidate Moe Davis dropped out of the 11th District race, citing “party dynasties” backing fellow Democrat Jamie Ager. “I’m grateful to everyone […]

Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race

July 28, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper made official what has been speculated since his second term in the Executive Mansion ended: He’s running for U.S. Senate. “I have thought on it and prayed about it, […]

Stein vetoes immigration, firearms bills

June 26, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued his first vetoes on a permitless concealed carry bill and two immigration bills. The vetoed bills include Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 318. The […]

DOJ files lawsuit against NC elections board

June 5, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top Republican lawmakers praised the announcement of a Trump administration lawsuit filed against the State Board of Elections last week. In a May 27 press release, the Department of Justice announced […]