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Sen. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, reflected on his time representing the 16th District in the North Carolina General Assembly and his plans for the future as a newly elected U.S. House member representing the 13th District Tuesday at a farewell press conference.
Sen. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, reflected on his time representing the 16th District in the North Carolina General Assembly and his plans for the future as a newly elected U.S. House member representing the 13th District Tuesday at a farewell press conference.
 
State Controller Nels Roseland objects to a timetable for addressing the N.C. Supreme Court's latest Leandro order.
State Controller Nels Roseland objects to a timetable for addressing the N.C. Supreme Court's latest Leandro order.
 
An N.C. House standing committee first met in January to discuss ways to improve K-12 public education. This week, the committee approved its final set of recommendations.
An N.C. House standing committee first met in January to discuss ways to improve K-12 public education. This week, the committee approved its final set of recommendations.
 
Plaintiffs working the Institute for Justice have filed a lawsuit against food truck restrictions in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Plaintiffs working the Institute for Justice have filed a lawsuit against food truck restrictions in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up Cleveland County v. Conner, a case from North Carolina dealing with a dispute over an EMS worker's wages.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up Cleveland County v. Conner, a case from North Carolina dealing with a dispute over an EMS worker's wages.
 
Charitable giving is up at North Carolina-based charities. North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall shared the good news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
Charitable giving is up at North Carolina-based charities. North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall shared the good news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
 
On Dec. 8 at Raleigh’s City Club, panelists from both the left and right sides of the aisle were largely in agreement that North Carolina’s booming urban areas are not seeing enough homes being built for how quickly populations are growing
On Dec. 8 at Raleigh’s City Club, panelists from both the left and right sides of the aisle were largely in agreement that North Carolina’s booming urban areas are not seeing enough homes being built for how quickly populations are growing
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell had some good news to share regarding pension systems in the state at his monthly “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Dec. 6.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell had some good news to share regarding pension systems in the state at his monthly “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Dec. 6.
 
Duke Energy announced Thursday that crews have restored power to all customers in Moore County and the surrounding counties affected by an attack on Saturday on two major substations.
Duke Energy announced Thursday that crews have restored power to all customers in Moore County and the surrounding counties affected by an attack on Saturday on two major substations.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is calling for the ouster of BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for pushing a left-wing political agenda.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is calling for the ouster of BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for pushing a left-wing political agenda.
 
As soon as first-term Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson made the surprise announcement that he would not run again, Guilford County state Rep. Jon Hardister, a Republican, began hearing from supporters that he should consider the role.
As soon as first-term Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson made the surprise announcement that he would not run again, Guilford County state Rep. Jon Hardister, a Republican, began hearing from supporters that he should consider the role.
 
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey called for more security at state power substations this week following the vandalization in Moore County that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for four days.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey called for more security at state power substations this week following the vandalization in Moore County that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for four days.
 
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, representing North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been officially named the new chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, after serving on the committee since first elected in 2005.
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, representing North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been officially named the new chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, after serving on the committee since first elected in 2005.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, describes North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, describes North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
On Wednesday, two food truck operators were giving away free lobster rolls and cheesesteaks in downtown Jacksonville, N.C.
On Wednesday, two food truck operators were giving away free lobster rolls and cheesesteaks in downtown Jacksonville, N.C.
 
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
 
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
 
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
 
C-SPAN has new rankings for the most-talkative members of the U.S. House, and one of North Carolina’s longest tenured representatives has made the top 10 list.
C-SPAN has new rankings for the most-talkative members of the U.S. House, and one of North Carolina’s longest tenured representatives has made the top 10 list.
 
As 35,000 residents of Moore County remain without power, questions are being raised about what lawmakers in the General Assembly could do next year to address physical sabotage of the power grid or cyber-attacks.
As 35,000 residents of Moore County remain without power, questions are being raised about what lawmakers in the General Assembly could do next year to address physical sabotage of the power grid or cyber-attacks.
 
There are six remaining municipalities under the LGC financial control, including Kingstown, Cliffside Sanitary District, Robersonville, Eureka, Spring Lake, and East Laurinburg.
There are six remaining municipalities under the LGC financial control, including Kingstown, Cliffside Sanitary District, Robersonville, Eureka, Spring Lake, and East Laurinburg.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the town of Blowing Rock in a short-term rental dispute.
The N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the town of Blowing Rock in a short-term rental dispute.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of felony child abuse can be charged with murder 21 years later in connection with the same set of facts.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of felony child abuse can be charged with murder 21 years later in connection with the same set of facts.
 
Dobson will have served 14 consecutive years in three different offices when his term ends in 2024, first as a McDowell County commissioner, then as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and as the Commissioner of Labor.
Dobson will have served 14 consecutive years in three different offices when his term ends in 2024, first as a McDowell County commissioner, then as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and as the Commissioner of Labor.
 
Federal Appeals Court judges raised questions about a state criminal libel law that could be used against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
Federal Appeals Court judges raised questions about a state criminal libel law that could be used against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
A new survey from GasBuddy has some good news for drivers in North Carolina’s capital city — Raleigh is no longer on the top 10 list for Scroogiest drivers during the holiday season.
A new survey from GasBuddy has some good news for drivers in North Carolina’s capital city — Raleigh is no longer on the top 10 list for Scroogiest drivers during the holiday season.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected a drug defendant's argument that hemp legalization in North Carolina should lead judges to throw out his conviction.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected a drug defendant's argument that hemp legalization in North Carolina should lead judges to throw out his conviction.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses the Moore v. Harper N.C. congressional redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses the Moore v. Harper N.C. congressional redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is helping finalize a bipartisan immigration deal, according to the Washington Post.
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is helping finalize a bipartisan immigration deal, according to the Washington Post.
 
A unanimous 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling favoring Durham Public Schools. The case involved one student's complaint about special-needs services.
A unanimous 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling favoring Durham Public Schools. The case involved one student's complaint about special-needs services.
 
Former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg could face a new trial on federal bribery and fraud charges as early as March.
Former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg could face a new trial on federal bribery and fraud charges as early as March.
 
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the case of widespread power outages across Moore County over the weekend.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the case of widespread power outages across Moore County over the weekend.
 
The Moore County Sheriff’s office held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update the public on widespread power outages this weekend impacting 40,000 homes and businesses across the sandhills region of central North Carolina.
The Moore County Sheriff’s office held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update the public on widespread power outages this weekend impacting 40,000 homes and businesses across the sandhills region of central North Carolina.
 
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