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4 judicial seats on ’26 statewide ballot
RALEIGH — Seats on North Carolina’s two top courts will be on the ballot in 2026: one on the Supreme Court and three on the Court of Appeals. All four seats are currently held by […]
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HEATH: The state court system has completed a monumental task
In 1994, the “Today” show’s Bryant Gumbel asked, “What is the internet, anyway?” His question seems ridiculous now. Almost nothing was digital then, but technology has changed significantly since 1994. Until very recently, however, the […]
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North Carolina Supreme Court says bars’ COVID-19 lawsuits can proceed
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court issued favorable rulings Friday for bars and their operators in litigation seeking monetary compensation from the state for COVID-19 restrictions first issued by then-Gov. Roy Cooper that shuttered […]
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NCGA sworn in for 2025 session
RALEIGH — The 2025 legislative session kicked off Jan. 8 with the swearing in of members in both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly, including the formal installation of Rep. Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) […]
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Josh Stein sworn in as governor
RALEIGH — North Carolina has a new governor. Josh Stein (D-N.C.) was sworn in as North Carolina’s 76th governor at 11am Wednesday in the Old Senate Chambers of the N.C. Capitol. Stein succeeds two-term Governor […]
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North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes cast for Trump and Vance
RALEIGH — On Dec. 17, the members of North Carolina’s 59th Electoral College convened at the State Capitol in Raleigh to cast the state’s 16 official votes for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD […]
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NC Supreme Court case could affect voter fraud claims
RALEIGH — An attorney representing voters accused of fraud in the 2016 election warned the state’s highest court that their eventual decision could allow political operatives to make voter fraud allegations without consequence — but […]
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Chief justice begins 100-county courthouse tour
RALEIGH — Chief Justice Paul Newby launched a courthouse tour this week with the ambitious goal of visiting courthouses in all 100 counties. The tour began in the westernmost part of the state, with visits to Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Macon and Swain […]
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Former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley plans US Senate run
RALEIGH — Former Democratic N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley is planning to announce a campaign for U.S. Senate in 2022. First reported by McClatchy, a source said she was expected to announce her candidacy […]
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Chief Justice Newby extends emergency directives
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Paul Newby issued a new order extending nine emergency directives for the state’s judicial branch for another 30 days. In the order, Newby says he committed to the state’s constitutional mandate […]