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Politics & Government

ELECTIONNATIONAL POLITICSSTATE POLITICSUNDER THE DOMEROB CHRISTENSEN
State Politics

NC quietly ends decades of tracking racial disparities in policing

NC quietly ends decades of tracking racial disparities in policing
The repeal, found in the newly passed budget, eliminates a key tool used to uncover patterns involving police agencies and individual officers, some experts said.
Updated July 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
NC lawmakers already proposing changes in power, cuts and funding in new budget
Politics & Government

NC lawmakers already proposing changes in power, cuts and funding in new budget

Updated July 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
NC GOP lawmaker says she’ll propose law to restrict attire for trans teachers
Politics & Government

NC GOP lawmaker says she’ll propose law to restrict attire for trans teachers

July 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM
NC Helene disaster camps cost $111M, more than half a million a day, audit finds
State Politics

NC Helene disaster camps cost $111M, more than half a million a day, audit finds

Updated July 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM
As NC billionaire seeks a Trump pardon, a victim says effects of fraud linger
State Politics

As NC billionaire seeks a Trump pardon, a victim says effects of fraud linger

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Drone manufacturing comes to North Carolina + more Helene recovery efforts
Under the Dome

Drone manufacturing comes to North Carolina + more Helene recovery efforts

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Durham school workers are finally getting raises. Why DAE is disappointed.
Education

Durham school workers are finally getting raises. Why DAE is disappointed.

July 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Nearly everyone agrees NC HOA laws need work. So why do bills keep dying?
Politics & Government

Nearly everyone agrees NC HOA laws need work. So why do bills keep dying?

July 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
NC sues FEMA over threat to disaster relief funding for second time
North Carolina

NC sues FEMA over threat to disaster relief funding for second time

Updated July 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM
James Comey says Trump threat case could chill free speech, seeks dismissal
Politics & Government

James Comey says Trump threat case could chill free speech, seeks dismissal

Updated July 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Cary council rejects RHA proposal to preserve affordable Amberwood apartments
Wake County

Cary council rejects RHA proposal to preserve affordable Amberwood apartments

Updated July 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Haitian community in NC anxious and uncertain as immigration status is threatened
Politics & Government

Haitian community in NC anxious and uncertain as immigration status is threatened

Updated July 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
How young is too young to leave your kids at home alone in NC? Here’s the law
Asked & Answered

How young is too young to leave your kids at home alone in NC? Here’s the law

July 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Chapel Hill plans big changes to growth and development. What’s in the new LUMO?
Orange County

Chapel Hill plans big changes to growth and development. What’s in the new LUMO?

Updated July 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Should liquor in NC have a set minimum price? Here’s how you can weigh in
Business

Should liquor in NC have a set minimum price? Here’s how you can weigh in

Updated July 27, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Raleigh parking rates are going up soon. How much more will you pay?
Wake County

Raleigh parking rates are going up soon. How much more will you pay?

July 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Yes, NC’s Republicans voted to change Fort Bragg back to Fort Liberty
Under the Dome

Yes, NC’s Republicans voted to change Fort Bragg back to Fort Liberty

July 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
What ending deportation protection means for thousands of Haitians and Syrians
Politics & Government

What ending deportation protection means for thousands of Haitians and Syrians

July 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ICE detention center reportedly set to open in Eastern NC this year
Politics & Government

ICE detention center reportedly set to open in Eastern NC this year

Updated July 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Wake County is removing its online portal for seeing arrest records. Here’s why.
Wake County

Wake County is removing its online portal for seeing arrest records. Here’s why.

Updated July 25, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Fallen NC soldiers return to U.S. + campaign fundraising in Eastern NC
Under the Dome

Fallen NC soldiers return to U.S. + campaign fundraising in Eastern NC

Updated July 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM
NC ‘grieving the losses of two heroes,’ Gov. Stein says about Fort Bragg soldiers
Under the Dome

NC ‘grieving the losses of two heroes,’ Gov. Stein says about Fort Bragg soldiers

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC’s new laws target vape shops and youth access. Why some say it’s not enough.
State Politics

NC’s new laws target vape shops and youth access. Why some say it’s not enough.

Updated July 24, 2026 at 2:47 PM
NC officials investigating Anson County election concerns after 2nd director leaves
Elections

NC officials investigating Anson County election concerns after 2nd director leaves

July 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Deadline fast approaching for public feedback on ABC11’s FCC license fight
Happiness is a Warm TV

Deadline fast approaching for public feedback on ABC11’s FCC license fight

July 24, 2026 at 12:58 PM

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