A federal court recently approved a new 2026 election map intended to make it impossible for Davis, the incumbent Democrat, to win. But that Republican calculus may not be as certain as it once seemed.
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7 big reasons why everything is so expensive right now in NC
Groceries are too expensive. The social safety net is weaker than ever. And people in NC communities could really use your generosity this year.
Activists boycott Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s over his support of SNAP cuts
A NC civil rights group says it is asking people to boycott US Rep. Chuck Edwards’ fast food restaurants, including McDonald’s, because of his vote to cut food benefits for poor people.
7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
Video: NC GOP Congresswoman Virginia Foxx called out over 8-week ‘vacation’
Rep. Virginia Foxx, a longtime Congresswoman from NC, bristled over the criticism.
Payments in AT&T settlement could total $7,500 per person. Here’s who’s eligible
A massive AT&T settlement could net you up to $7,500 because of the company’s 2024 data breaches. Here’s what you need to know.
Trump renews Supreme Court push to keep SNAP payments frozen
President Trump’s administration was back in the Supreme Court Monday attempting to block full SNAP, or “food stamps,” payments.
SNAP recipients to receive partial benefits in November, NC officials confirm
After prolonged threats to withhold November SNAP payments during the government shutdown, the Trump administration told NC officials that it would follow court orders to release partial funds.
Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
Affordable Care Act premiums are about to soar in North Carolina
With Republicans in D.C. blocking renewed Affordable Care Act subsidies, North Carolina is passing along steep rate hikes for health care coverage.
Here’s how people in North Carolina are coping with the SNAP freeze
“My biggest worry is keeping food on the table for my children,” said one North Carolina parent of the SNAP freeze. “Parents like me are doing everything we can to survive, and sometimes it becomes a daily struggle.”
The Greensboro Grocery Guide: Vote to Help Your Neighbors
Knowing where to shop for food—and what each grocery store offers—can make all the difference in times like these.
A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse.
NC Republicans, at Trump’s behest, are gerrymandering North Carolina again
Republicans say they will redraw North Carolina’s Congressional maps again—the fourth time in the last five years—in order to help their party win more seats in 2026.
How NC’s Howe family, descended from an enslaved man, helped give Wilmington its distinctive look
North Carolina’s Howe family goes back to an enslaved man who was forced to work construction projects. His descendants have helped build some of Wilmington’s most distinctive buildings.
In new carbon plan, Duke Energy gambles on coal
Duke Energy, North Carolina’s largest utility, cites the Trump administration’s rollback of air pollution regulations and increases in power demand as factors for betting on coal.
Fayetteville program aims to prevent homelessness after local shelter closes
Following the closure of a Salvation Army shelter in April, local leaders in the Fayetteville area are hoping to combat homelessness with short-term financial assistance, housing, and other aid.
Opinion: Racist threats caused the North Carolina bookstore Liberation Station to close. Here’s why we’re reopening.
North Carolina bookstore Liberation Station closed in Raleigh in 2023 after a series of threats and racial slurs. The owner explains why they’re reopening.
‘The highest male standard’: Here’s what Pete Hegseth had to say to American military leaders
“No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship, no more division, distraction or gender delusions. No more debris,” Pete Hegseth said during an address to American military leaders.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.
North Carolina lawmakers approve temporary spending measure as budget impasse lingers
North Carolina is one of a few states that have not yet enacted a budget this fiscal year.
Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombing
Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.
With the penny going away, what should you do with the ones in your coin jar?
The typical household is sitting on $60 to $90 in neglected coins, enough to fill one or two pint-size beer mugs, according to the Federal Reserve. Americans throw away millions of dollars in coins like the penny every year, literally treating them like trash.
Disaster relief for western North Carolina at risk as Trump and Elon Musk kill government funding deal
Western North Carolina is still waiting for funding from Congress nearly three months after Hurricane Helene. If the government shuts down at midnight on Friday, as is increasingly likely, the region will continue to go without critical federal aid for the foreseeable future.
Durham Black business owners stand behind Harris’ vision for small business growth
Local small business owners and lawmakers rallies recently behind Kamala Harris’ new small business proposal, which includes expanded tax credits, cutting red tape, and easing startup costs.
‘This should not be a partisan issue’: The political tug-of-war over rural NC broadband internet gaps
State and federal leaders say they’re making progress extending access into NC broadband internet gaps—mostly because of Biden infrastructure funding—but the Republican closure of an affordable broadband program for lower-income people threatens to dampen progress.
The super rich and big corporations to face more scrutiny from Biden’s IRS
Using an infusion of funds provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000.
Biden policy to help IRS collect up to $851 billion in back taxes from ultra-wealthy
Using funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000. The IRS could collect as much as $851 billion in additional tax revenue over the next decade.
Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
Op-ed: How a federally-funded apprenticeship changed my life
I know what it’s like to feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel—and I also know what it’s like when a glimmer of hope appears. My family and I moved to North Carolina from California in the early 2000s. I went to school in Asheboro, and in 2016, I moved...