EducationNC A&T funneled millions in aid to students, children of university employees, audit saysUniversity leadership said they self-reported the “improper conduct” to the state auditor’s office last fall. Here’s what we know.Updated April 23, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Former Chapel Hill police officer accused of planning a mass shooting in New OrleansUpdated April 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Phil Berger’s response to his primary defeat underscores why he lost | OpinionUpdated April 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC lawmakers could restrict LGBTQ+ books in elementary school librariesUpdated April 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhy wasn’t NC Rep. Alma Adams’ case on list of House Ethics investigations?Updated April 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Politics & GovernmentRep. Alma Adams of NC reportedly faced ethics investigation into staff relationshipUpdated April 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Politics & GovernmentA bill to pause NC property tax revaluations could be law by May, Berger saysApril 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Politics & GovernmentMeet Danielle Battaglia, The N&O’s congressional impact reporterApril 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentFour lobbyists indicted over Kentucky bourbon distillery trip for NC lawmakersUpdated April 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC lawmakers vote for Medicaid deal. It goes beyond money to fraud and immigration.Updated April 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Politics & GovernmentIs a ‘real’ raise for NC teachers coming this year from the General Assembly?April 22, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC lawmakers return for new session with Medicaid deal and budget talks aheadApril 22, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Politics & GovernmentNew lawmakers + budget pitch + Medicaid funding deal on day 1April 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentIce breaks at the NC legislature on opening day, as budget talks finally move aheadUpdated April 21, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC Senate leader Phil Berger, after years at top of GOP power, starts last sessionApril 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Politics & GovernmentTillis maintains he won’t confirm nominee unless Fed chair investigation is droppedUpdated April 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Politics & GovernmentRepublicans on local elections board petition NC to fire county directorApril 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC lawmakers announce deal to provide Medicaid funding on their first day backUpdated April 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC lawmakers are back. Get up to speed in our insider’s guide to the sessionUpdated April 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC Gov. Stein makes new budget pitch on General Assembly opening day. What’s in itUpdated April 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
State Politics4/20 is the unofficial marijuana holiday, and NC is a top market for illegal weedApril 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhy this NC Republican helped block extension of intelligence gathering programUpdated April 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Under the DomeNC Gov. Josh Stein offers rewards for information in two unsolved casesApril 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentComplaint against county elections board chair dismissed by NC officialsApril 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina has sued Trump more than 20 times. Here’s how it’s goingUpdated April 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Politics & GovernmentBudget standoff confronts returning NC lawmakers, but new unknowns are in the mixUpdated April 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC lawmakers use campaign funds for travel, rent and dining. Is that allowed?Updated April 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM