FILE - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
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1 month ago
Former Gov. Roy Cooper to run for Senate in 2026

The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.

FILE - Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaks at a campaign rally, Nov. 2, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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1 month ago
RNC Chair Whatley to run for NC Senate seat with Trump’s backing

President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, passed on running for the seat

The North Carolina Legislative Office Building in Raleigh, N.C. is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Several lawmakers' offices, as well as committee rooms, are located in the building. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)
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1 month ago
Prather outlines Stein’s vetoes ahead of possible override votes

North Carolina lawmakers are preparing to return to Raleigh next week to consider a slate of vetoed legislation

Local
2 months ago
Weinert appointed chair as new election board takes office

Members of the Buncombe County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday to begin a new two-year term overseeing the administration of local elections.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., a member of the Senate Banking Committee, tells reporters that it would be a mistake for President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, during a vote in the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Local
2 months ago
2026 Senate map tough for Dems, but GOP has its own headaches

The surprise retirement announcement by Sen. Thom Tillis has set off a frenzied search for a replacement in a state widely seen as Democrats’ top pickup opportunity.

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers the State of the State address at the Legislative Building, March 12, 2025, in Raleigh N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Local
2 months ago
NC governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills

“These mean-spirited bills would marginalize vulnerable people.” — Gov. Josh Stein

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Local
2 months ago
Tillis’ retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year’s midterm elections

FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., walks to the chamber as senators arrive for votes and policy meetings, at the Capitol in Washington, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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2 months ago
NC’s Tillis won’t run in 2026 after opposing Trump’s bill

The announcement came a day after the Republican senator staked out his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package

Local
2 months ago
Lance resigns as chair of Buncombe County GOP

Rondell Lance has stepped down as chair of the Buncombe County Republican Party, citing personal reasons and the heavy responsibilities of the role

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers the State of the State address at the Legislative Building, March 12, 2025, in Raleigh N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Gov. Stein vetoes conceal carry, immigration bills

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have allowed most adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training