A new poll finds North Carolina residents deeply divided about reopening schools in August during the coronavirus pandemic.
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What Veterans Are Saying About Trump and the Russian Bounties: ‘I Don’t Think He Cares About Troops at All’
Trump’s relationship with the nation’s military community has been frequently strained. But just four months before the November election, reports that he either ignored, or was unaware of, a Russian plot to kill U.S. troops could intensify the tension and create new political risks.
One Month After George Floyd, NC Lawmakers Restricting Access to Records of Police Custody Deaths
A little more than a month after George Floyd’s death, a NC bill allows officials to keep records of police custody deaths out of the public eye.
New Report: Black Lives Matter Protests Did Not Increase Coronavirus Infections
The Black Lives Matters protests that swept the nation in June do not appear to have sparked notable increases in coronavirus cases as was initially feared.
Editorial: Dan Forest’s Threat to Sue Roy Cooper A Ploy For Attention
A new editorial from the Observer papers says Dan Forest’s threat to sue Roy Cooper over social distancing orders is just a bid for attention.
Thom Tillis Is Still Running Ad Featuring Restaurant Owner Accused of Racial Bias
Democrats pounding Republican senator for sticking with ad, which features owner of Lancaster’s BBQ in Mooresville. US Sen. Thom Tillis continues to run an ad featuring a restaurant owner at the center of a federal lawsuit over racial bias, more than a...
From The Editor: If Politicians Care More About Getting Reelected Than Protecting You, Throw Them Out
How electioneering in North Carolina and across the United States trumped (pun intended) leadership in the age of coronavirus.
COVID Is Surging in NC. But Republicans Want to Resume Fourth of July Fireworks and Parades
House Bill 686, which is likely to be vetoed by Gov. Cooper, would circumvent current restrictions on Fourth of July parades and firework displays.
While Gov. Cooper Mulls Mask Order, Some NC Local Governments Aren’t Waiting
While Roy Cooper mulls a statewide mask order, Raleigh, Durham, Orange County, Boone and now Greensboro impose their own emergency mask rules.
Witness to Shooting on Juneteenth Weekend: Gunfire Came From ‘Left, Right, Front and Back’
A witness to a mass shooting at a Charlotte Juneteenth celebration early Monday said they believed there to be as many as 15 to 20 shooters.
The NC House Wants to Reopen Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks Despite The COVID Surge
On a vote mostly split along party lines, the NC Senate passed a bill to reopen bowling alleys and skating rinks earlier than Gov. Roy Cooper has planned.
Facebook Removed Dozens of Trump Ads That Used a Nazi Symbol
“The Nazis used red triangles to identify their political victims in concentration camps. Using it to attack political opponents is highly offensive.”
NC’s Eviction Moratorium Ends Saturday. But Is It Too Soon?
With NC’s economy still badly wounded by the coronavirus, family policy experts say they’re worried about a sudden spike in evictions.
How One NC Town Struggled to Unite Following George Floyd’s Death
Elected town officials in a Charlotte suburb bickered over signing on to a statement about George Floyd’s death, revealing a deep schism.
Should NC Teachers Get Hazard Pay If Schools Reopen in August? These Lawmakers Think So.
A bill filed by Democrats in the NC Senate looks to offer hazard pay to all school employees if public schools reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NASCAR Seeks New Type of Fan with Confederate Flag Ban
After NASCAR announced displays of the Confederate flag were no longer allowed at races, the sport born in the South looks to attract a more inclusive fan base.
Why NC’s Latest COVID-19 Spike May Delay Phase Three
In the wake of NC’s highest number of single-day cases since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state warns it may delay its reopening timetable.
NC LGBTQ Leader on Supreme Court Ruling: ‘I Was Nothing Short of Floored’
The leader of Equality NC says the US Supreme Court got it right in its workplace protection ruling, but there’s much work to be done still in NC.
Is The RNC Heading To Jacksonville After Being Spurned By NC? It’s Looking Like It
The Republican National Committee is likely move the bulk of its political convention to Jacksonville, Fla., The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
Citing ‘Defining Moment’ on Race, Gov. Cooper Launches Criminal Justice Task Force
Saying that Black Americans are “too often” treated unfairly by courts and police, Gov. Cooper launched a task force on racial inequity in criminal justice.
Gov. Cooper Vetoed Bill Aimed at Reopening Bars. What Does That Mean for NC?
Last Friday, citing concerns that it would hamper coronavirus policies, NC Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill to reopen stand-alone bars.
I’m a White Mom. More White People Like Me Need to Make Themselves Uncomfortable
Kara Hinkley was arrested while protesting George Floyd’s death in North Carolina. She talks about why white people need to step up.
Medic Training, Legal Aid, and Counseling: How Protesters Lift Each Other Up
While social media and the increased adoption of newer technologies have facilitated greater coordination between organizers in cities across the country, Charlotte can thank its history of civil unrest for stronger coordination between activists.
Poll: Biden Leads Trump in NC by Highest Margin Yet. Cooper, Cunningham Also at Top.
The new polling also finds robust support for social distancing policies and the Cooper administration.
NC Congresswoman Adams: I’m “Appalled” By Police Use of Tear Gas on Protesters
Alma Adams addressed the George Floyd protests in NC and COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black families in a press briefing Wednesday.
Cooper Calls Trump, RNC Demand for Full Convention ‘Very Unlikely’
As coronavirus lingers, Gov. Roy Cooper clashes with President Trump on plans for the late August Republican National Convention in Charlotte.
Legislature Isn’t Moving on Medicaid Expansion Despite ‘Bipartisan Consensus.’
Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, a progressive wishlist items for years now, isn’t so far off, state Sen. Jeff Jackson says.
Gov. Roy Cooper: ‘Black Lives Do Matter.’
After a night of mayhem in Charlotte, Raleigh and other NC cities, Cooper pledges to push for justice in George Floyd’s name while condemning violence at protests.
North Carolina Governor: RNC Hasn’t Submitted Safety Plan
After Trump insists a full scale in-person convention be held in the state, Gov. Roy Cooper prioritizes safety measures.
Empty NASCAR Tracks or Crowded Stock Car Race Stands: Two Extremes as Pro Sports Return to N.C.
As North Carolina eases its COVID-19 restrictions, questions remain about how professional sports will return to the state