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Abortion Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has called abortion “murder,” compared the procedure to slavery, and said that he would support a total abortion ban in North Carolina, without any exceptions. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Abortion Here’s a Look at Mark Robinson’s Long Anti-Abortion Record

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has called abortion “murder,” compared the procedure to slavery, and said that he would support a total abortion ban in North Carolina, without any exceptions.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson September 29, 2023 2:46 pm EDT
Elections Voting rights advocates criticize Senate Bill 749 this month. The bill passed the House on Tuesday. (Michael McElroy/Cardinal & Pine)
Elections NC House Republicans Pass Bill That Will Likely Cause Election Gridlock

Senate Bill 749 restructures the state boards of elections so that tied votes are inevitable and the Republican-controlled legislature has the power to break them. The North Carolina House passed a bill on Tuesday that replaces the state’s efficient, bipartisan and award-winning elections infrastructure with a system likely to create deadlock over important decisions and...

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy September 19, 2023 6:41 pm EDT
Elections Esparza, a former official with the US Small Business Association and a Democrat of Mexican descent, is running for state treasurer in 2024. (Photo/Gabe Esparza's campaign)
Elections Gabe Esparza Could Be the First Latino Elected Statewide in North Carolina

Esparza, a former Biden Administration official, is running for North Carolina treasurer. A Latino has never held statewide office.

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy August 24, 2023 3:44 pm EDT
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Elections Republican Candidates Commit to Backing Trump Even if Convicted

Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, and Mike Pence all pledged to support the former president even if he’s convicted for the many crimes he’s been charged with.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 24, 2023 11:04 am EDT
Elections Voters wait for a ballot in the 2008 North Carolina primaries in Raleigh, N.C., on May 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds, File)
Elections Early Voting Period Begins for Charlotte and Sanford Local Elections 

Local officials determine property tax rates, whether to fix potholes, the rules that guide local law enforcement, and how local resources are allocated. 

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy August 23, 2023 10:53 am EDT

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The 2021 official White House Christmas tree came from Jefferson, NC. This year, the tree will come from NC again, making it the 15th time since 1961 the tree comes from NC. (Image via The White House) community NC Family Farm Will Supply the White House Christmas Tree
Elections Early voters line up to cast their ballots inside the South Regional Library polling location in Durham, N.C., in October, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Elections Want to Protect Democracy? Be a Poll Worker

The North Carolina Board of Elections is hiring elections officials to work at voting sites and help ensure the voting process is free, fair, and efficient.

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy August 22, 2023 11:11 am EDT
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Crime What to Know About Donald Trump’s Four Indictments

Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on 91 charges–so far–on both the state and federal level. These charges include conspiracy, obstruction, willful retention of national defense information, and more.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson August 17, 2023 1:07 pm EDT