Politics
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NC judge rules Chatham County data center can go forward despite moratorium
A Chatham County data center project will move forward despite the county’s moratorium, following a court decision.
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Opinion: Cumberland County schools should follow Wake’s lead on book bans
In one NC county, school leaders have created a template for resisting book bans.
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Jamie Ager vows to secure Helene funding, lower costs, and fight DC corruption
Jamie Ager said his priorities if elected are securing Hurricane Helene recovery funds, lowering costs, and fighting corruption in Washington.
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Wake County commissioners clear the way for Atrium-WakeMed combo at contentious meeting
Wake County commissioners on Monday moved forward with the Atrium-WakeMed merger, one of the most contentious health care changes the county has faced in decades.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms
The result of the Supreme Court order on mail-in voting is that nothing has changed for states.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte school board is in crisis mode
A state investigation over extortion allegations in Charlotte. Plus, UNC under pressure over racist incidents, and a fly-fishing festival marks Helene’s anniversary.
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Two years after Helene, a county-by-county breakdown of recovery in western NC
Only 14% of more than 2,900 recovery projects western NC submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in the “closeout” stage two years after Helene.
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Michael Whatley holds thousands in companies with ties to housing market
Housing costs in many parts of North Carolina have put the dream of homeownership out of reach. Financial disclosure forms show that Republican Michael Whatley and his family have investments in companies with ties to the housing industry.
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Good News Friday: Forget Trump. Here’s what the crime stats actually say in NC
Despite Trump’s lies, there’s actually good news about crime in NC. That, plus a Native American fashion show to remember.
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Michael Whatley, Laurie Buckhout endorsed by twice-convicted sex offender
Before this latest revelation, news of Whatley’s appointment of a registered sex offender when he served as the NC Republican Party Chair has dogged his campaign for months.
