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Esther Frances

The News & Observer

Esther Frances covers politics, the state legislature and lobbying for The News & Observer.

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Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC

Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC

Updated September 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM

See election misinformation? The N&O wants to know about it. How you can help

Politics & Government

See election misinformation? The N&O wants to know about it. How you can help

September 15, 2026 at 5:15 AM

NC Democrats drop candidate over social posts but warn GOP incumbent falls short

Politics & Government

NC Democrats drop candidate over social posts but warn GOP incumbent falls short

September 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM

Digital games drive NC lottery boom — and trim school funding share, audit finds

Politics & Government

Digital games drive NC lottery boom — and trim school funding share, audit finds

Updated September 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Wake, Durham, Orange counties

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Wake, Durham, Orange counties

Updated September 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM

Police investigating fatal shooting Friday in Raleigh

Police investigating fatal shooting Friday in Raleigh

September 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Ballots start going out. Survey shows NC is confident in local elections

Ballots start going out. Survey shows NC is confident in local elections

September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Complaint against local NC elections board member dismissed by state

Complaint against local NC elections board member dismissed by state

September 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Which constitutional amendments will be on the NC ballot in November?

Which constitutional amendments will be on the NC ballot in November?

August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

NC senator sentenced for DWI + The FAA’s no-fly drone regulations

NC senator sentenced for DWI + The FAA’s no-fly drone regulations

August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

NC governor says ABC’s proposed price floor for liquor is ‘off the table for now’

NC governor says ABC’s proposed price floor for liquor is ‘off the table for now’

Updated August 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM

NC governor vetoes bill that lets chief justice suspend judges without pay

NC governor vetoes bill that lets chief justice suspend judges without pay

Updated August 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM

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