Video: As North Carolina’s Nash County goes, so goes the state

By Jessica F. Simmons, Staff Reports

March 5, 2026

‘As Nash Goes’ looks at Nash County in eastern North Carolina, a good bellwether for how the rest of the state is headed.

‘As Nash Goes’ looks at Nash County in eastern North Carolina, a strong bellwether for how the rest of the state is headed.

Cardinal & Pine’s Jessica F. Simmons is following the people of Nash County through the 2026 midterm elections to see what shifts happen there…and how they predict what happens everywhere else.

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Jessica F. Simmons is a Reporter & Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER, covering community stories and public policies across the country. Featured in print, broadcast, and radio journalism, her work shows her passion for local storytelling and amplifying issues that matter to communities nationwide.

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