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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is releasing a new book in September in which he indicates strong consideration for a run for governor in 2024.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is releasing a new book in September in which he indicates strong consideration for a run for governor in 2024.
 
The Democrat-controlled N.C. State Board of Elections overruled the Currituck County elections board Friday and kept a Democrat’s campaign alive in state Senate District 3.
The Democrat-controlled N.C. State Board of Elections overruled the Currituck County elections board Friday and kept a Democrat’s campaign alive in state Senate District 3.
 
In a YouTube video two candidates for Johnston County School Board call for a state audit of the system's finances.
In a YouTube video two candidates for Johnston County School Board call for a state audit of the system's finances.
 
Test scores improved for 3rd through 8th grade across categories during the 2021-2022 school year.
Test scores improved for 3rd through 8th grade across categories during the 2021-2022 school year.
 
North Carolina has seen a $7 billion improvement over the past year in the shortfall for government retirees’ health benefits. That’s according to a new report from The Segal Group.
North Carolina has seen a $7 billion improvement over the past year in the shortfall for government retirees’ health benefits. That’s according to a new report from The Segal Group.
 
Valerie Jordan, the Democrats’ nominee in the highly contested Senate District 3 election, may have made a fatal error by missing the deadline to file an appeal of a recent finding that she is not a resident of the district.
Valerie Jordan, the Democrats’ nominee in the highly contested Senate District 3 election, may have made a fatal error by missing the deadline to file an appeal of a recent finding that she is not a resident of the district.
 
When the charges were announced against Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd’s accused killers, brothers Arturo Marin-Sotelo and Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo, a charge of “possession of a firearm by an illegal alien” was included
When the charges were announced against Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd’s accused killers, brothers Arturo Marin-Sotelo and Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo, a charge of “possession of a firearm by an illegal alien” was included
 
The N.C. Supreme Court questioned lawyers on both sides of a dispute over $785 million in additional education spending tied to the Leandro school funding lawsuit.
The N.C. Supreme Court questioned lawyers on both sides of a dispute over $785 million in additional education spending tied to the Leandro school funding lawsuit.
 
The United States Naval Armory on campus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is slated for demolition in the campus’ 2019 Master Plan.
The United States Naval Armory on campus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is slated for demolition in the campus’ 2019 Master Plan.
 
The debate around childhood gender transitions has become a cultural flashpoint in 2022. Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, and Texas passed bans on youth gender surgeries and hormone treatments
The debate around childhood gender transitions has become a cultural flashpoint in 2022. Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, and Texas passed bans on youth gender surgeries and hormone treatments
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
A day before Wednesday's arguments in the Leandro case, justices voted along party lines to reject lawmakers' request to drop the plaintiffs Earls represented.
A day before Wednesday's arguments in the Leandro case, justices voted along party lines to reject lawmakers' request to drop the plaintiffs Earls represented.
 
The latest version of N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's federal lawsuit contains three new plaintiffs, including the current deputy campaign manager for the Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania's hotly contested U.S. Senate race.
The latest version of N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's federal lawsuit contains three new plaintiffs, including the current deputy campaign manager for the Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania's hotly contested U.S. Senate race.
 
A recent study by the conservative site The College Fix found that UNC Chapel Hill professors were 16 times more likely to be registered as Democrats than as Republicans.
A recent study by the conservative site The College Fix found that UNC Chapel Hill professors were 16 times more likely to be registered as Democrats than as Republicans.
 
Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, a Democrat; and former Judge Bob Orr, a one-time Republican whose recent political efforts have been largely in opposition to his former party, are leading an initiative to increase trust in North Carolina’s elections infrastructure.
Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, a Democrat; and former Judge Bob Orr, a one-time Republican whose recent political efforts have been largely in opposition to his former party, are leading an initiative to increase trust in North Carolina’s elections infrastructure.
 
North Carolina students in early elementary education are reading more proficiently today compared to a year ago, according to the results of a new analysis.
North Carolina students in early elementary education are reading more proficiently today compared to a year ago, according to the results of a new analysis.
 
The group Students for Fair Admissions claims that UNC is using the same arguments as 1950s-era segregationists to defend its race-based admissions policy.
The group Students for Fair Admissions claims that UNC is using the same arguments as 1950s-era segregationists to defend its race-based admissions policy.
 
N.C. legislative leaders argue that state courts' decision to throw out a congressional election map is "irreconcilable" with the U.S. Constitution.
N.C. legislative leaders argue that state courts' decision to throw out a congressional election map is "irreconcilable" with the U.S. Constitution.
 
Students have a right to a sound basic education. It is hard to argue with that. But who decides what that looks like in a 2022 action plan for today and tomorrow’s N.C. school kids?
Students have a right to a sound basic education. It is hard to argue with that. But who decides what that looks like in a 2022 action plan for today and tomorrow’s N.C. school kids?
 
N.C. Rules Review Commission strikes down tighter rules for election observers for upcoming general election.
N.C. Rules Review Commission strikes down tighter rules for election observers for upcoming general election.
 
Both options have enrollment that compares with some of the state's largest districts.
 
Charlotte has asked the N.C. Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision not to publish a recent ruling in a rezoning fight.
Charlotte has asked the N.C. Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision not to publish a recent ruling in a rezoning fight.
 
Polling shows that nearly three-in-four North Carolinians support school choice.
Polling shows that nearly three-in-four North Carolinians support school choice.
 
The legislature has passed several measures in the past two years that local distillers say have benefitted their business operations and improved their relationship with the state ABC Commission.
The legislature has passed several measures in the past two years that local distillers say have benefitted their business operations and improved their relationship with the state ABC Commission.
 
The Centene Corporation, a provider of managed health care services, has backed out of plans to move its east coast regional headquarters to Charlotte.
The Centene Corporation, a provider of managed health care services, has backed out of plans to move its east coast regional headquarters to Charlotte.
 
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt proposes using COVID-19 relief funds to cover principal pay gap.
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt proposes using COVID-19 relief funds to cover principal pay gap.
 
Talks continue between both the N.C. House and Senate with no imminent solution on Medicaid expansion.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
In paperwork filed Wednesday with the N.C. Court of Appeals, the State Board of Elections is urging the appellate court to reject a request from a Hoke County candidate to intervene in the county commissioner’s race.
In paperwork filed Wednesday with the N.C. Court of Appeals, the State Board of Elections is urging the appellate court to reject a request from a Hoke County candidate to intervene in the county commissioner’s race.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein an injunction that will likely help him avoid criminal prosecution connected to a 2020 campaign ad.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein an injunction that will likely help him avoid criminal prosecution connected to a 2020 campaign ad.
 
N.C. legislative leaders want one set of Leandro plaintiffs dropped from the current appeal to the N.C. Supreme Court.
N.C. legislative leaders want one set of Leandro plaintiffs dropped from the current appeal to the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
On Tuesday, the Currituck County Board of Elections voted that Democrat Valerie Jordan is likely not a resident in the district where she is running for state Senate.
On Tuesday, the Currituck County Board of Elections voted that Democrat Valerie Jordan is likely not a resident in the district where she is running for state Senate.
 
"I tell people all the time; my child is gone. This is about saving yours," said Patricia Dewes, who lost her only child to a fentanyl overdose in 2019.
"I tell people all the time; my child is gone. This is about saving yours," said Patricia Dewes, who lost her only child to a fentanyl overdose in 2019.
 
The Wake County grand jury took the first step, called a "presentment," toward possible indictments connected to a campaign ad from N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
The Wake County grand jury took the first step, called a "presentment," toward possible indictments connected to a campaign ad from N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
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