State Politics
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An NC county’s election director quits, citing lack of support
In her resignation letter, Anson County’s election director cited a laundry list of issues, including broken salary and training promises, mistreatment and ballot security concerns. She was alone in the office, with no deputy director or staff to help.
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NC elections board says it won’t name allegedly dead voters, raising concerns
The lack of transparency means NC voters at present have no way to verify if they have been inaccurately flagged as deceased and are subject to removal from voter rolls.
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3 things happening in NC: Teachers take to the streets on May Day
Look for NC teachers’ big ‘May Day’ protest. Plus, veto override votes in the Capitol and a fringe arts festival in Charlotte.
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From Iowa to North Carolina, neighbors are gathering—and asking what’s next
As economic strain deepens across the country, neighbors like Marvinna, Cindy, and Allen are starting small—by gathering around coffee tables and dinner tables to talk about what’s next, how to cope, and how to rebuild community together.
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Opinion: Mark Robinson’s comeback lacked one big thing—an apology
Mark Robinson, a disgraced Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, teased a comeback with a new “tell-all” interview. But he owes more than that to the millions of North Carolinians he insulted with his hateful campaigning.
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North Carolina’s most powerful leader, Phil Berger, concedes primary loss
North Carolina’s most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his seat to Sam Page on Tuesday.
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NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026
Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
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Here’s what Chuck Edwards has to say about Iran war, FEMA reform, more
Western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards will face Democratic candidate Jamie Ager in the 2026 midterm for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
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Food insecurity is hitting thousands of NC children—and it’s following them into the classroom
More than 580,000 NC children rely on SNAP to help keep food on the table. On school mornings in North Carolina, some children arrive already exhausted. School teachers and nurses across the state report seeing the signs: difficulty concentrating, irritability, and complaints of headaches and stomach aches before lunch. In many cases, the cause is…
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13 times labor unions made history in North Carolina & beyond
Learn about the 13 most groundbreaking events for North Carolina’s labor unions over the years.
