Mark K. Robinson

Cooper, Whatley to enter 2026 race for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican National Chairman Michael Whatley will be entering the race for Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat in 2026. Multiple outlets have reported on Cooper’s intention to […]

Former Robinson staffer disputes rumor of insider leak to CNN

April 4, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A rumor that a staffer leaked information to CNN about former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s past comments on an adult website are untrue, according to the individual at the heart of […]

Bill would provide victims with rape kit updates

March 21, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Wake County House Rep. Julie von Hafen has filed a bill to give more control over rape kit testing status updates to sexual assault survivors. House Bill 367, filed March 11, aims to […]

Carter Wrenn weighs in on 2026 NC Senate race

February 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Earlier this year, longtime political consultant Carter Wrenn sat down for an exclusive interview with North State Journal to discuss his book, “Trail of the Serpent.” During that interview, Wrenn discussed the 2026 […]

Mark Robinson drops CNN lawsuit, won’t pursue office

January 31, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose gubernatorial campaign last year unraveled after a CNN report alleged he made racist and sexual posts on an online pornography forum, announced he was dropping his defamation […]

Robinson’s former chief of staff shot on New Year’s Eve

January 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The chief of staff for former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was struck in the neck by stray gunfire as she was leaving a New Year’s Eve church service in Winston-Salem. Krishana […]

Look Ahead: GOP, Dems remain entrenched in major roles at NCGA, Council of State

January 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Following the November election, there were party seat shifts in both chambers of the General Assembly as well as at the Council of State. Heading into 2025, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) and […]

Tillis among GOP senators facing possible primary challenge

January 1, 2025 The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back his Cabinet picks and […]

Robinson campaign owes $36K in fines after settlement

December 30, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Outgoing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson owes more than $36,000 in campaign fines and penalties, according to a settlement agreement recently released by the N.C. State Board of Elections. The settlement agreement states the Friends of […]

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NC split on statewide races

November 14, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — For the second consecutive presidential cycle, North Carolina voters split their ballots by electing a Republican president but a Democratic governor. Voters continued to vote Democrat at the top of the statewide ballot, […]