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Jaden Ng, 13, and her family sat in the gallery on Thursday morning to watch the N.C. Senate vote to ban abortions sought based on the likelihood of Down syndrome
Jaden Ng, 13, and her family sat in the gallery on Thursday morning to watch the N.C. Senate vote to ban abortions sought based on the likelihood of Down syndrome
 
Walker and former Gov. Pat McCrory were seated near the front of the room at Saturday night’s closing convention dinner when the endorsement was made.
Walker and former Gov. Pat McCrory were seated near the front of the room at Saturday night’s closing convention dinner when the endorsement was made.
 
"We have consistently collected more from taxpayers than we need to operate a sound state government," said Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus.
"We have consistently collected more from taxpayers than we need to operate a sound state government," said Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus.
 
Legislation would increase voting access, ban private election funding, and set election day absentee ballot deadline
Legislation would increase voting access, ban private election funding, and set election day absentee ballot deadline
 
S.B.43 would allow permit holders to carry on property that is a house of worship and a school, but only during non-school hours
S.B.43 would allow permit holders to carry on property that is a house of worship and a school, but only during non-school hours
 
A bill pending in the N.C. Senate would tear down burdensome regulations for 24 months for companies offering new financial or insurance products that use emerging technology, allowing them to test out cutting-edge products or services.
A bill pending in the N.C. Senate would tear down burdensome regulations for 24 months for companies offering new financial or insurance products that use emerging technology, allowing them to test out cutting-edge products or services.
 
N.C. House leadership ask for data justifying continued emergency order
N.C. House leadership ask for data justifying continued emergency order
 
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
 
Former N.C. congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has enlisted former President Donald Trump’s help to promote his latest venture.
Former N.C. congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has enlisted former President Donald Trump’s help to promote his latest venture.
 
Election integrity is a top issue for North Carolina voters.
 
North Carolina should focus on user fees to help address long-term transportation needs.
North Carolina should focus on user fees to help address long-term transportation needs.
 
Overall spending growth will be below GOP's self-imposed spending limitation of population plus inflation increases
Overall spending growth will be below GOP's self-imposed spending limitation of population plus inflation increases
 
A proposed tax cut from Senate Republicans would move North Carolina to fifth in the state business tax climate rankings, the Tax Foundation says.
A proposed tax cut from Senate Republicans would move North Carolina to fifth in the state business tax climate rankings, the Tax Foundation says.
 
Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly.
Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly.
 
Foxx committed to winning 10th term, reclaiming U.S. House majority
 
Heading into the 2022 mid-term elections, the N.C. Republican Party will have continuity and unity surrounding its leadership.
Heading into the 2022 mid-term elections, the N.C. Republican Party will have continuity and unity surrounding its leadership.
 
The N.C. Senate on Thursday, June 3, voted not to confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti to lead the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality.
The N.C. Senate on Thursday, June 3, voted not to confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti to lead the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality.
 
The state House has voted to make North Carolina the 26th state to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program
The state House has voted to make North Carolina the 26th state to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program
 
A Durham County Superior Court judge has dismissed a New Bern eye surgeon’s lawsuit challenging the state’s certificate-of-need law.
A Durham County Superior Court judge has dismissed a New Bern eye surgeon’s lawsuit challenging the state’s certificate-of-need law.
 
Loosely defined, the phrase “liberal arts” refers to courses in Western philosophy, theology, literature, art, and history, with science and foreign languages playing a real but secondary role.
Loosely defined, the phrase “liberal arts” refers to courses in Western philosophy, theology, literature, art, and history, with science and foreign languages playing a real but secondary role.
 
In an unprecedented move, N.C. Senate leaders say they won’t confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti
 
In Spring Lake, N.C., flags dot a hillside in stoic formation. Red, white, and blue flutters in the breeze over gravestones, reminding all who pass of true sacrifice.
In Spring Lake, N.C., flags dot a hillside in stoic formation. Red, white, and blue flutters in the breeze over gravestones, reminding all who pass of true sacrifice.
 
Education leaders call for reforming North Carolina High School Athletic Association
 
Heavy drinking among women aged 30 to 80 spiked by 41% during pandemic shutdowns.
 
Surry County commissioners are pushing back against major corporations for what they describe as a “bigoted, left-wing divisive political agenda.”
Surry County commissioners are pushing back against major corporations for what they describe as a “bigoted, left-wing divisive political agenda.”
 
A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this week.
A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this week.
 
The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led to inaccurate reports on advance construction.
The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led to inaccurate reports on advance construction.
 
Personal income tax rates would be slashed and the corporate tax rate entirely eliminated by 2028 under a proposal rolled out on Tuesday, May 25, by N.C. Senate Republicans.
Personal income tax rates would be slashed and the corporate tax rate entirely eliminated by 2028 under a proposal rolled out on Tuesday, May 25, by N.C. Senate Republicans.
 
The latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show about 251,000 North Carolinians unemployed as of April, down about 58,000 since the beginning of 2021.
The latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show about 251,000 North Carolinians unemployed as of April, down about 58,000 since the beginning of 2021.
 
A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.
A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.
 
A legislative bill that would allocate $750 million in federal relief money toward broadband growth has passed the House Appropriations Committee.
A legislative bill that would allocate $750 million in federal relief money toward broadband growth has passed the House Appropriations Committee.
 
A bill sponsored by Democrats in the N.C. House would pump billions of additional dollars into public education over the next few years toward meeting the requirements of a new remedial agreement in the ongoing Leandro lawsuit.
A bill sponsored by Democrats in the N.C. House would pump billions of additional dollars into public education over the next few years toward meeting the requirements of a new remedial agreement in the ongoing Leandro lawsuit.
 
Could an obscure historical discovery force Wingate University and the town to change names?
 
When discussing topics like diversity and inclusion, it is important to have a shared language on the buzzwords used.
When discussing topics like diversity and inclusion, it is important to have a shared language on the buzzwords used.
 
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