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He took office in December after gaining 82 percent of the vote.

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Clayton Jones, a newly elected Weddington town council member, resigned unexpectedly, citing significant issues he could not ignore. His vague resignation letter has left residents questioning the reasons behind his departure and what it means for the town's governance.

North Carolina Rep. Brenden Jones (R-Columbus), left, listens to testimony during a hearing of the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 27, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)North Carolina House Republicans introduced a bill Thursday that would ban books from elementary school libraries and all

NC Gov. Josh Stein, with Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt (seated at right) looking on, reads to children at Kate’s Korner Learning Center in Durham on March 10, 2025. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)A new national study by the National Institute for Early Education Research finds North Carolina ranks 32nd in t

Rep. Alma Adams was investigated by the House Ethics Committee in 2023 over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The committee found no wrongdoing and closed the case, advising Adams to ensure fair treatment of her staff.

Governor Josh Stein is advocating for a review of tax incentives for data centers in North Carolina, which currently enjoy significant tax breaks. The state could be losing up to $57 million annually due to these exemptions, prompting Stein to urge lawmakers to reassess these incentives.

U.S. Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution aimed at allocating billions for immigration enforcement, sending it to the House for approval. The measure, which passed 50-48, is part of a strategy to bypass Democratic negotiations on immigration activities.

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The North Carolina GOP has blocked a plan aimed at preparing counties for potential ballot seizures and the presence of ICE at polling places. This decision raises concerns about election integrity and voter access in the state.

The Town of Mooresville has filed an appeal to block the release of surveillance footage allegedly showing Mayor Chris Carney without pants. This legal battle follows a no-confidence vote against Carney and raises concerns about safety and security in public buildings.

Charlotte city leaders and North Carolina lawmakers are advocating for stricter regulations on data centers due to their significant impact on energy and water resources. Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera is calling for a temporary moratorium on new data centers near residential areas while standards are developed.

Lawmakers across the country, including North Carolina, are redrawing congressional maps, often favoring one party over the other. This trend raises concerns about gerrymandering and its impact on upcoming elections.

The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)The race by each party to redraw U.S. House districts in their favor could be headed for a draw after Tuesday’s big win for Democrats in Virginia, though major shifts are still possible before crucial midterm

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Democrats will use the unlimited number of amendment votes they are allowed on Republicans’

Early voting line outside Durham County Main Library on Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)A new proposal would make it easier for North Carolina county boards of election to throw out ballots of people who don’t show photo ID when they vote.  Under the proposal, county boards would no l

North Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)North Carolina House and Senate lawmakers voted nearly unanimously Wednesday to approve a measure that bails out the state’s Medicaid program, which was on the verge of running out of money after it was underfunded last year. Bu

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Craig Pierce, a Rowan County Commissioner, left a meeting after public opposition to a proposed data center. This incident follows his previous DUI charge in 2021, raising concerns about accountability in local governance.

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State lawmakers had six veto override votes scheduled for the first day of the new session. They took up zero of them. Here's what's awaiting their decision.

Caitlin Russell poses with goats during one of her two deployments to Afghanistan, in 2012, while serving on the cultural support team in the U.S. Army. Speaking with active-duty service members about their experiences with accessing abortion has become more difficult in the current political enviro

Catawba County commissioners have voted to move forward with a plan to merge the county’s three school systems, a decision that’s drawing a strong response from Hickory City Schools.

The N.C. House convenes for the legislative "short session" on April 21, 2026. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)The North Carolina legislature has agreed to shore up the state’s Medicaid program with a $319 million infusion, but disagreements between Republicans in the House and Senate on the rest of

Student advocate Morgan Taylor speaks to a crowd in front of the NC Legislative Building on April 21, 2026. (Photo: Ahmed Jallow/NC Newsline) With courts no longer enforcing the Leandro plan, Rep. Julie von Haefen (D-Wake) on Tuesday renewed her long-running push to fund it in the legislature, as do

Gov. Josh Stein announced his recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year on April 21, 2026. (Photo: Christine Zhu/NC Newsline)North Carolina teachers could receive the highest starting salaries in the Southeast if the legislature follows Gov. Josh Stein’s recommended budget, which he revealed

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger, left, huddles with Sen. Warren Daniel during a debate on a new Republican-led congressional map on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo: NC Newsline)State lawmakers are back in Raleigh for the 2026 legislative session and in at least one important way, it will be a gatheri

The grand staircase at the NC Legislative Building (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline) Partisan legislators have squabbled over a state budget for months, but a few measures appear likely to pass the North Carolina General Assembly with support from across the aisle. Lawmakers return to Raleigh tod