Palin to leave governor's office
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is resigning from office. She didn't say why she decided to step down, but the surprise announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president.
Sanford may weather storm; wife offers 'forgiveness'
Jenny Sanford's forgiveness is politically important to South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, some lawmakers say, because it helps cast the governor as a wayward husband working to save his marriage. Jenny Sanford did not say the couple would remain married, however.
In-law: Patrol chief forced out
The official story is that Highway Patrol Commander Walter J. Wilson Jr. decided to retire after a year on the job to spend more time with his family. But Wilson's brother-in-law now says Wilson was forced out.
GOP leaders decry Perdue's budget remark
Under the Dome: Republican legislative leaders criticized Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue Thursday for saying she didn't care which legislative tax plan was used to balance the state budget.
Small town scrambles for Bush visit
When the middle-of-nowhere town of Woodward invited George W. Bush to its Fourth of July celebration, no one really expected the former president to accept.
Easley's appeal may be doomed
N.C. State University is highly unlikely to negotiate a settlement with former first lady Mary Easley, who earlier this week indicated she will appeal her firing, the university's new leader said Wednesday.
Perdue: Indecision costs $5 million a day
Gov. Beverly Perdue urged the legislature Wednesday to agree on a state budget, taking what she called an "in-your-face" approach in warning that North Carolina is missing out on $5 million a day in budget cuts and tax increases.
N.C. public-finance law for judges praised
A national research organization says North Carolina has one of the best models of taxpayer-financed campaigns in the country.
Law targets mental hospitals
A new state law will give the public a glimpse behind the curtain at state psychiatric hospitals and other mental health facilities when a patient dies.
Edwards' ex-aide visits courthouse
A former aide to John Edwards who claimed he fathered a child born to the mistress of the two-time Democratic presidential candidate spent Wednesday in a federal courthouse.
Bill lets sizable medical malpractice awards be made public
Consumers will soon be able to know whether their doctors have paid medical malpractice awards under a bill approved this week by state lawmakers.
Raleigh council member quits as head of water rights group
Raleigh councilwoman Nancy McFarlane said Wednesday that she will resign from her position as president of the N.C. Water Rights Committee, saying her involvement with the group has become a distraction.
Obama packs emotion into health-plan pitch
President Barack Obama wanted to put a human face on his plans to overhaul health care, and a Virginia supporter did just that Wednesday.
Sanford has his state cringing
South Carolina residents, and the simply curious around the world, have watched Gov. Mark Sanford's lovelorn saga unfold, the central character spewing an odd script that would seem more appropriate for a soap opera than state government.
Les Merritt goes private to fight corruption
Former state Auditor Les Merritt has formed a nonprofit foundation dedicated to rooting out public corruption.
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