The $30 million public-private partnership with Duke Endowment and Dogwood Health Trust will supply businesses with grants of up to $50,000.
Two voters will make their case that Republicans illegally split Black communities in Eastern North Carolina among several electoral districts — effectively diluting their voting power. Courts have previously ruled that racial gerrymandering violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution because it amounts to a discriminatory voting practice.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R) is continuing to struggle when asked about tariffs, careful not to criticize Trump while signaling his anxiety over the policy. Tillis was previously censured by the state GOP for holding views contrary to MAGA and now appears wary of stepping out of line with the movement.
Robinson’s bid for North Carolina governor ended in November when he lost to now-Gov. Josh Stein by nearly 15 points; it was the biggest landslide in a governor’s race in the state since 1980. Following his defeat, speculation swirled about a potential run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 or chair of the state Republican Party. His announcement puts an end to those rumors and likely came as a relief to state Republicans.
On Tuesday, a panel of federal judges issued an order for Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of more than 60,000 votes cast in the NC Supreme Court race to stay in state court.
Following a judge’s ruling that halted state-imposed discharge limits, Asheboro has dramatically increased its release of the chemical into the Cape Fear River watershed, raising concerns for downstream communities.
The suit filed by the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, on behalf of five plaintiffs who live in Edenton, seeks to block a deal that would transfer ownership of the monument from the town of Edenton to Chowan County.
La administración Trump mostró lo vulnerables que pueden ser estos programas. Aunque la Corte Suprema protegió DACA en 2020, el riesgo de nuevas acciones restrictivas persiste.
As Jefferson Griffin’s shameless campaign to disenfranchise over 60,000 legal voters trudges on, impacted North Carolinians have started speaking out. With reactions ranging from disbelief to disgust, voters are working to raise awareness of Griffin’s attempts to overturn the results of a legitimate election.
Stein prioritized housing survivors, supporting businesses, and strengthening infrastructure in the mountain regions. He also shared stories of local residents he had met, including the operator of an AM radio station in Haywood County, a Watauga County business owner, and a McDowell County restaurateur.