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September 30, 2023 at 11:59 am

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina’s new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues.

September 28, 2023 at 2:28 pm

North Carolina governor vetoes bill that would take away his control over election boards

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican legislation that would take away his powers to choose State Board of Elections members and give...

September 28, 2023 at 11:42 am

Ending reign as speaker, North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore won’t run for House seat in ’24, either

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore has already said that his record fifth two-year term leading the chamber would be his last.

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September 28, 2023 at 10:13 am

NASCAR’s $1 million All-Star Race to run at North Wilkesboro again in 2024

The NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina for a second straight year.

September 22, 2023 at 9:48 am

North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor’s veto to follow

The North Carolina General Assembly has given final approval to Republican-backed legislation that would shift control of the State Board of Elections away from the...

September 22, 2023 at 8:32 am

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

Some adults in North Carolina will soon get Medicaid coverage because Gov. Roy Cooper says he'll let the state budget bill become law.

September 17, 2023 at 9:03 pm

North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024

Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party —...

September 14, 2023 at 5:20 pm

Former North Carolina US Sen. Lauch Faircloth dies at 95

Former U.S. Sen. Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina has died.

September 1, 2023 at 1:02 pm

She said she killed her lover in self-defense. Court says jury properly saw her as the aggressor

North Carolina's highest court has upheld the murder conviction of a woman who fatally shot her lover during a confrontation in her bedroom.

August 31, 2023 at 3:26 pm

Audio reveals 911 caller in University of North Carolina shooting immediately identified a suspect

A 911 recording indicates police in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, quickly received the name and description of the accused shooter just after a professor was...