Elections
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Good News Friday: Why NC’s $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours is such a big deal
Attorney General Jeff Jackson said Thursday that the state’s reached a deal with DuPont and Chemours that will see the corporations pay out $590 million to the state and 11 local municipalities over PFAS contamination in North Carolina.
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In Goldsboro, Roy Cooper highlights cost of living crisis
Roy Cooper has made the cost-of-living crisis the cornerstone of his campaign. In eastern North Carolina, he criticized President Trump’s Iran war policy and touted his success in expanding healthcare access.
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The key role of soybeans in the race between Davis, Buckhout
The soybean industry is critical to northeastern North Carolina, and farmers have been hammered by tariffs that hurt export markets for their products.
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Opinion: The civil rights era that shaped NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls
An excerpt from a new book on NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls examines her rise in civil rights law.
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A North Carolina dad who lost his son says he was deceived into appearing in anti-Roy Cooper ad.
For weeks, ads have been running that attempt to tie former Gov. Roy Cooper to tragic murders. One North Carolina father said he had no idea his grief would be used for political purposes.
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In western NC, Jamie Ager’s supporters see a path to victory
In the race for western North Carolina’s 11th district, Democratic voters showed high enthusiasm for Jamie Ager, their nominee to succeed Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards.
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Republican congressional candidate penalized by Kalshi for improper betting
Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout was fined over $2,500 and barred from the betting site for three years. The Republican congressional candidate is accused of betting on her own campaign.
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3 things happening in NC: Will Chuck Edwards be formally censured by Congress?
A lot has changed since the release of a Committee on Ethics report detailing allegations of inappropriate behavior by US Rep. Chuck Edwards.
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Democrats launch digital ad highlighting GOP candidate’s ties to sex offender
In the 2024 rematch between Democrat Don Davis and Republican Laurie Buckhout, a new digital ad is targeting the Republican’s ties to convicted sex offender Harvey West.
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Good News Friday: Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a lot this week. So did NC.
Why Jeff Jackson’s wins against Facebook and Trump’s mail-in voting rule are a win for everyone.
