Elections
Fact check: Is NC the worst state for unemployment benefits and timely payments?
September 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Fact checking the 2022 election
The News & Observer Fact-Checking Project is our latest effort to combat misinformation about the issues and people involved in the political process.
Elections
Fact check: Where do Tillis, Cunningham really stand on protections for police officers?
September 18, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Republicans tie NC House Democrats to ‘defund the police’ movement
Updated September 15, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Attacks over a candidate’s house are dominating an NC Senate race
Updated September 1, 2020 at 5:13 PM
Elections
Fact check: An NC congressman is diagnosing Joe Biden’s mental state
Updated June 23, 2021 at 3:44 PM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Lt. Gov. Forest says masks don’t work with viruses. Experts disagree.
Updated January 26, 2021 at 11:08 PM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Does tear gas become more dangerous once expired?
Updated January 26, 2021 at 11:06 PM
State Politics
Fact check: Do NC police officers train for only half as long as barbers do?
Updated February 10, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Did police violate constitutional rights at ‘Reopen NC’ protest in Raleigh?
Updated April 15, 2020 at 12:09 AM
Politics & Government
Fact check: Is it constitutional to arrest abortion protesters who violate coronavirus orders?
Updated April 14, 2020 at 9:58 AM
Politics & Government
Fact check: State and local orders are battling coronavirus. Which one do you follow?
Updated April 5, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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