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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 […]

Attrition at General Assembly in 2025

January 2, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — There were multiple members of the General Assembly who either resigned or announced their retirement in 2025. In January, Rep. Joe John (D-Wake) died at 85 after announcing his resignation days earlier, citing […]

New Hanover Republican Davis will retire at end of term

November 27, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina statehouse Rep. Ted Davis (R-New Hanover) will retire at the end of his term in 2026. Davis, who is in the middle of his eighth term in the House, sits on […]

Permitless concealed carry bill sent to Stein

June 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A North Carolina Senate bill that would allow for permitless concealed carry of a firearm has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein. Senate Bill 50 would allow permitless concealed carry for U.S. citizens […]

Lawmakers consider rollback of ‘Raise the Age’

May 31, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill filed by lawmakers would alter “Raise the Age” legislation by making certain charges and court proceedings criteria for juveniles to be tried in Superior Court instead of juvenile court. House Bill […]