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Ferry tolls in Eastern NC draw rare Republican dissent on state budget
July 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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State Politics
NC lawmakers take final vote on budget with overdue raises, sending it to Gov. Stein
Updated July 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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‘Abti was taken’: Charlotte family left in dark as uncle was shipped to Somalia
Updated July 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
State Politics
NC House and Senate vote for budget, with support and dissent from both parties
Updated July 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Entertainment
Live updates: Latest on preparations, plans for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
Updated July 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Under the Dome
Here are even more changes NC’s state budget would make. Plus, all our coverage.
July 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
State Politics
NC budget would give raises to officers — and cut hundreds of vacant positions
Updated June 30, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Business
NC budget bill ends one incentive for data centers, keeps other tax breaks
Updated July 7, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Elections
Sam Page sues Phil Berger’s son, alleging interference in NC Senate campaign
June 30, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Politics & Government
Religious instruction, public schools and the NC budget: 5 things to know
Updated July 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM
State Politics
Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown
Updated July 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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