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Politics & Government

ELECTIONNATIONAL POLITICSSTATE POLITICSUNDER THE DOMEROB CHRISTENSEN
Wake County

Will $1 billion in bonds be more than Raleigh taxpayers can bear? Some want more.

Will $1 billion in bonds be more than Raleigh taxpayers can bear? Some want more.
“We’re under a lot of pressure from our taxpayers,” says one City Council member. “They’re facing affordability issues at every turn.”
Updated March 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Raleigh considers bond to address affordable housing
Local

Raleigh considers bond to address affordable housing

March 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Rep. Adams pushed DHS for answers on people sleeping outside Charlotte office
Politics & Government

Rep. Adams pushed DHS for answers on people sleeping outside Charlotte office

March 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Has Trump immigration crackdown caused fewer students to attend Wake schools?
Education

Has Trump immigration crackdown caused fewer students to attend Wake schools?

Updated March 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Durham school workers push for higher pay before board’s budget decision
Durham County

Durham school workers push for higher pay before board’s budget decision

March 12, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Fired NC State Pride Center leader speaks out, and students rally around him
Education

Fired NC State Pride Center leader speaks out, and students rally around him

Updated March 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Orange County commissioner turned NC House member is third to seek Senate seat
Elections

Orange County commissioner turned NC House member is third to seek Senate seat

Updated March 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
4 big Durham developments are coming to council. Only 1 cleared the first hurdle.
Durham County

4 big Durham developments are coming to council. Only 1 cleared the first hurdle.

March 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
NC State Health Plan won’t extend Aetna or CVS contracts, will seek bids instead
Politics & Government

NC State Health Plan won’t extend Aetna or CVS contracts, will seek bids instead

March 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Hemp sodas, gummies and vapes are everywhere. What NC doctors say about risks
Business

Hemp sodas, gummies and vapes are everywhere. What NC doctors say about risks

March 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
NC hemp shop owners fear ‘total collapse’ of industry under new federal law
Business

NC hemp shop owners fear ‘total collapse’ of industry under new federal law

March 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
NC attorney general secures $2.5M in ongoing lawsuit over federal school cuts
Education

NC attorney general secures $2.5M in ongoing lawsuit over federal school cuts

March 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Race fans will again be able to ride the train to NASCAR races at Rockingham
Local

Race fans will again be able to ride the train to NASCAR races at Rockingham

March 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Judge weighs next steps after US attorney admits using AI in error-ridden brief
Crime

Judge weighs next steps after US attorney admits using AI in error-ridden brief

Updated March 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
NC attorney general blasts antitrust settlement over Ticketmaster practices
Politics & Government

NC attorney general blasts antitrust settlement over Ticketmaster practices

Updated March 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
NC attorney general blasts antitrust settlement over Ticketmaster practices
Politics & Government

NC attorney general blasts antitrust settlement over Ticketmaster practices

March 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Campbell Law School removed Charlie Kirk flyers. A student claims discrimination
Education

Campbell Law School removed Charlie Kirk flyers. A student claims discrimination

Updated March 11, 2026 at 9:29 AM
NC chosen for FAA-backed drone demonstration project aimed at rural health care
Politics & Government

NC chosen for FAA-backed drone demonstration project aimed at rural health care

March 11, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Once home to displaced families in Durham, can this Hayti site finally build wealth?
Durham County

Once home to displaced families in Durham, can this Hayti site finally build wealth?

March 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Why Berger is entrenched on taxes as standoff continues between NC Republicans
Politics & Government

Why Berger is entrenched on taxes as standoff continues between NC Republicans

Updated March 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Autism therapy costs soar for NC Medicaid. Auditor and lawmakers take closer look
Politics & Government

Autism therapy costs soar for NC Medicaid. Auditor and lawmakers take closer look

Updated March 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Amid undecided GOP primary, NC Senate leader Phil Berger creates legal fund
Politics & Government

Amid undecided GOP primary, NC Senate leader Phil Berger creates legal fund

March 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
FAA unveils 8 selections for pilot program testing Next-Gen aircraft
Politics & Government

FAA unveils 8 selections for pilot program testing Next-Gen aircraft

Updated March 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Raleigh may end 2-hour, free parking in downtown garages, raise rates at meters
Wake County

Raleigh may end 2-hour, free parking in downtown garages, raise rates at meters

Updated March 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Orange County state senator stepping down. What’s next for Graig Meyer and his seat.
Politics & Government

Orange County state senator stepping down. What’s next for Graig Meyer and his seat.

Updated March 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM

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