Elections
Trump and Vance stumped for Michael Whatley. But did it help his campaign?
Updated September 23, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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National
‘We still have no answers.’ Attorneys, family of Nolan Wells decry grand jury report
Updated September 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Politics & Government
Vance urges NC Republican voters to turn out in ‘make or break’ midterm races
Updated September 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Elections
Fact check: Where do Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper stand on the economy?
Updated October 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Wake County
WakeMed-Atrium merger changed ahead of vote. One opponent wants more review time.
Updated September 21, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Under the Dome
Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC
Updated September 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Crime
NC lobbyists agree to civil fine in deal to drop charge over bourbon tour
Updated September 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
National
Attorneys demand retraction from co-host of ‘The View’ over Nolan Wells remarks
Updated September 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Under the Dome
Whatley campaign events feature leaders of NC churches with child abuse scandals
Updated September 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM
National
Judge rules against man with long rap sheet over Nolan Wells-related threats
September 16, 2026 at 9:51 AM
State Politics
Warrant in Greater Carolina case shows NC SBI looking into potential embezzlement
Updated September 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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