The North Carolina Supreme Court has opened the door wide enough for Griffin to sneak in and overturn his election defeat. But at a rally on Monday, Justice Allison Riggs vowed to fight to keep the seat she won.
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Opinion: Some NC lawmakers want to let school districts hire unlicensed teachers. That’s a bad idea.
A veteran North Carolina teacher on why a new proposal in the North Carolina General Assembly would be disastrous for our public schools.
Video: ‘Hands Off’ protesters in Charlotte tell Sen. Thom Tillis to stand up to Trump
Thousands of North Carolina residents poured onto the streets of Charlotte on Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s attacks on key programs that many of them rely on, and to call on NC Sen. Thom Tillis to protect his constituents.
Trump’s plan to abolish the Education Department could devastate NC schools and students
President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the elimination of the US Department of Education. If he’s successful in abolishing the agency, special education students and rural and lower income communities in North Carolina could lose crucial support.
How to make sure your vote isn’t thrown out by Republicans in the Jefferson Griffin case
Republicans on the North Carolina Court of Appeals agreed last week to throw out 65,000+ voters in the 2024 NC Supreme Court election if their ballots aren’t “cured” within 15 business days — setting the stage for Republican Jefferson Griffin to make his 2024 loss into a win.
Opinion: Thousands painstakingly wait for disability services in NC. Will this be the year they’re seen?
Governor Josh Stein recently released his proposed state budget, and for thousands of North Carolina families caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), it represents a step forward.
Teachers worry over new bill banning DEI in NC public schools
North Carolina teachers face growing uncertainty as state Senate Bill 227 threatens to outlaw lessons on diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.
Opinion: With funding cliff looming, NC must invest outside of traditional childcare centers
Good childcare doesn’t just happen in traditional childcare centers. North Carolina leaders should fund home-based care, or family, friend, and neighbor care.
Western NC housing nonprofit executive warns ‘lives will be lost’ to DOGE weather service cuts
Why Elon Musk-directed cuts to federal programs will endanger people in North Carolina during the next disaster.
OPINION: NC-13’s veterans deserve answers from Congressman Brad Knott
Scott Peoples, a North Carolina Army veteran and veteran rights advocate, has tried to contact his congressman to express his concerns about the mass firings by the Trump Administration and their effects on the VA. He has not gotten an answer.
Video: This Jefferson Griffin case is one big loss for NC Republicans—even if they win
Even if they win, the Jefferson Griffin case is one big “L” for North Carolina Republicans. Senior Editor Billy Ball explains.
Video: Trump administration on fired NC veterans: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job.’
North Carolina has one of the highest percentages of active duty military and veteran residents in the country, which means any cuts to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs have outsized impact.
VIDEO: Executive order could halt NC’s renewable energy projects
A recent executive order from President Trump halts offshore wind projects, threatening North Carolina’s clean energy future—while leaving oil and gas untouched.
Jefferson Griffin’s effort to overturn his election loss threatens judicial integrity, more than 200 NC judges and attorneys say
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments on Friday in Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to throw out more than 65,000 votes so that he can win state supreme court election he lost to Allison Riggs. This week the state’s legal community warned Griffin that his lawsuit is damaging the state court system. You can read the full letter here.
OPINION: Memo for ‘The White Lotus,’ there is no such thing as a Durham accent
People are all up in arms about the North Carolina accents from the latest season of “The White Lotus.” So where exactly did they come from?
5 companies will bring 800+ jobs to small-town NC
Five companies have committed to creating over 800 manufacturing and technology jobs across rural North Carolina counties, investing more than $128 million in the process.
7 NC shelters where you can take a dog on a day trip
Discover seven North Carolina animal shelters offering “doggy day out” programs where you can take shelter dogs on field trips and help them find homes.
Treatment, not prison: NC’s new $11M mental health initiative
North Carolina invests $11 million to expand mental health and substance use services, aiming to prevent incarceration and support justice-involved individuals
‘We didn’t wait for anyone to save us’: A western NC town’s post-storm revival
In Marshall, a small town in western North Carolina, the community stands together as they rebuild their businesses and homes.
Trump’s spending freezes could disrupt clean energy boom in NC and increase household heating costs
Among the funding Trump is trying to halt: $160 million in payments to protect the state’s power grid from wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters like Tropical Storm Helene, which has caused billions in damage to western North Carolina.
Duke Energy asks the EPA to let it release more emissions
Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash.
VIDEO: Here’s what will get more expensive if Trump imposes tariffs
President Trump is threatening tariffs for Canada and Mexico, and he’s already imposed them on China. So what does that mean for prices in North Carolina?
Army helicopter pilot killed in DC plane crash was one of the NC voters Jefferson Griffin is trying to disenfranchise
Rebecca Lobach voted by absentee ballot in the 2024 election. She is among the more than 5,500 North Carolina active duty military voters out of state whose votes Jefferson Griffin is seeking to discard so that he can win the state supreme court election he lost.
NC lawmakers return to Raleigh vowing to work together, but with an uncertain road ahead
The North Carolina General Assembly opened its new year with suggestions of bipartisan cooperation, even as they return to the site of several contentious debates. Republicans have lost their supermajority in the NC House, so will that sense of working together last or just fade into the din? Here’s what you need to know.
8 places in Asheville that feel like Emily Henry’s Sunshine Falls
Romance author Emily Henry is known for her ability to make a fictional place feel like the real thing. Sunshine Falls, North Carolina is one of those places.
Trump executive order halting offshore wind farms could hurt NC’s economy
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to halt further offshore wind projects and review existing ones in development. The move could have a huge impact on North Carolina, where wind energy has become a key part of the state’s energy plan.
Western NC small businesses pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene
Four months after Hurricane Helene wiped out peak tourism season in western North Carolina, local business owners are still feeling the losses. They believe that direct financial support is needed to keep some businesses open.
VIDEO: Justice Allison Riggs’ parents on being among the 60,000 voters Jefferson Griffin is challenging
Cardinal & Pine caught up with the parents of Justice Allison Riggs, who are among the 60,000 North Carolina voters Jefferson Griffin is hoping to throw out in the NC Supreme Court election.
VIDEO: NC Supreme Court case a ‘five-alarm fire for democracy’
As the NC Supreme Court considers invalidating the votes of 60,000 North Carolina voters, Cardinal & Pine’s Dylan Rhoney explains why this is such a big moment in the state’s history.
Best places for mocktails in Asheville
Whether you’re sober or participating in Dry January, check out these eight spots for delicious mocktails in Asheville, North Carolina.