Politics & GovernmentNC Senate’s top job is up for grabs after Berger’s loss. Here’s what to knowWho could replace Sen. Phil Berger as leader? Here’s what to know.Updated April 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
4 bills backed by NC GOP Senate leader Berger that could become law in 2026Updated April 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Politics & Government4 bills backed by NC GOP Senate leader Berger that could become law in 2026Updated April 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC’s Thom Tillis isn’t leaving the Senate quietly. Here are 10 memorable momentsUpdated April 1, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC’s Thom Tillis drops the filter as he prepares to leave the SenateUpdated April 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM
ElectionsCould ICE be stationed at the polls in NC? What federal law and state policy sayApril 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina’s Halifax Resolves will be back home for America250 celebrationMarch 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Politics & GovernmentThe Stein, Berger and Hall era of political dynamics in NC will be briefUpdated March 29, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Politics & GovernmentThe Phil Berger era will soon be over. But his former staff aren’t going anywhereUpdated March 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
State PoliticsN&O’s Kyle Ingram wins award for coverage of attempt to invalidate NC votesMarch 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Under the Dome NewsletterWar in Iran leads to NC deployments, rising gas prices and economic instabilityMarch 30, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Under the DomeBerger and Page race wraps up but loose ends remain + Calls for Helene aid in NCUpdated March 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Politics & GovernmentWho will succeed Berger as Senate leader? Who’s interested and what they’ll faceUpdated March 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC Sen. Todd Johnson will seek Berger’s job, says he’ll ‘bring a new look on things’Updated March 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
State PoliticsFederal judge upholds North Carolina’s voter ID law, rejects NAACP challengeUpdated March 26, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC governor calls on lawmakers to provide $792M more for Helene recovery effortsUpdated March 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Politics & GovernmentSheriff Sam Page toppled NC’s powerful Senate leader. What to know about himUpdated March 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
State PoliticsNC Sen. Todd Johnson will seek Berger’s job, says he’ll ‘bring a new look on things’Updated March 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
ElectionsFranklin Graham says Trump has been raised up by God, urges loyalty in midtermsMarch 26, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC is collecting enough taxes to automatically cut them, but there’s a hitchMarch 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Politics & GovernmentTrump endorsement wasn’t enough to tip the scales for Senate leader Phil BergerUpdated March 25, 2026 at 2:50 PM
ElectionsNC Senate leader Phil Berger concedes, will end reign as state’s top RepublicanUpdated March 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Politics & GovernmentSen. Thom Tillis does not plan to run again for any public office, he tells ABCMarch 24, 2026 at 5:26 PM
ElectionsSecond recount continues to show NC Sen. Berger trailing in contested GOP primaryUpdated March 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM
State PoliticsDemocratic and Republican Party officials face internal backlash after primariesUpdated March 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM