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North Carolina has never had a Republican insurance commissioner, but three candidates running in the GOP primary hope to change that - citing consumer welfare rather than their own ambitions as a reason for campaigning.
North Carolina has never had a Republican insurance commissioner, but three candidates running in the GOP primary hope to change that - citing consumer welfare rather than their own ambitions as a reason for campaigning.
 
A State Highway Patrol trooper's hat worth $50 lost almost seven years ago has evolved into a closely watched case about the conditions under which state employees can be fired. And despite a December ruling by the state's highest court, the matter remains far from settled.
A State Highway Patrol trooper's hat worth $50 lost almost seven years ago has evolved into a closely watched case about the conditions under which state employees can be fired. And despite a December ruling by the state's highest court, the matter remains far from settled.
 
The March 15 primary will decide which Democrat — former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker or Greensboro attorney and activist Mazie Ferguson — will face incumbent Republican Cherie Berry this fall in the race for commissioner of labor
The March 15 primary will decide which Democrat — former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker or Greensboro attorney and activist Mazie Ferguson — will face incumbent Republican Cherie Berry this fall in the race for commissioner of labor
 
Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
 
One of the first things I learned from journalism professors and city editors was never to bargain with a news source about how a story would be written
One of the first things I learned from journalism professors and city editors was never to bargain with a news source about how a story would be written
 
The 2016 presidential election campaign already has generated plenty of excitement
 
North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
 
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
 
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
 
rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
 
The states of Iowa and North Carolina have at least two things in common
The states of Iowa and North Carolina have at least two things in common
 
The topsy-turvy campaign of 2016 is going to do wonders for many journalists, political practitioners, and scholars
The topsy-turvy campaign of 2016 is going to do wonders for many journalists, political practitioners, and scholars
 
North Carolina House District 32 will have a new representative next year, and it appears likely it will be either seven-term Vance County commissioner Terry Garrison or Gary Lamont Miles Sr.
North Carolina House District 32 will have a new representative next year, and it appears likely it will be either seven-term Vance County commissioner Terry Garrison or Gary Lamont Miles Sr.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory and a host of business leaders were quick to praise the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday blocking President Obama's signature climate change program from moving forward until a trial in federal court is concluded.
Gov. Pat McCrory and a host of business leaders were quick to praise the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday blocking President Obama's signature climate change program from moving forward until a trial in federal court is concluded.
 
North Carolina's public schools rely on a steady stream of out-of-state teachers to fill hard-to-staff positions and meet the demands of student enrollment growth
North Carolina's public schools rely on a steady stream of out-of-state teachers to fill hard-to-staff positions and meet the demands of student enrollment growth
 
North Carolina policymakers should take steps to make the state even friendlier to direct primary care
North Carolina policymakers should take steps to make the state even friendlier to direct primary care
 
UNC President Margaret Spellings was greeted Tuesday, her first day on the job, by student protests at six campuses around the state.
UNC President Margaret Spellings was greeted Tuesday, her first day on the job, by student protests at six campuses around the state.
 
A teacher, a lawyer, and a doctor all say North Carolina needs a new leader in the state's highest elected position for education policy, and are laying claims to why they should be at the helm.
A teacher, a lawyer, and a doctor all say North Carolina needs a new leader in the state's highest elected position for education policy, and are laying claims to why they should be at the helm.
 
In some election races, the candidates disagree about the greatest challenge facing the office they are seeking
 
From the start, the Republican primary race between businesswoman Holly Grange and conservative activist and New Hanover County Board of Education member Tammy Covil has been a heated one.
From the start, the Republican primary race between businesswoman Holly Grange and conservative activist and New Hanover County Board of Education member Tammy Covil has been a heated one.
 
A Virginia congressional redistricting case expected to be argued March 21 before the U.S. Supreme Court could suggest the eventual outcome of North Carolina's similar congressional redistricting dispute
A Virginia congressional redistricting case expected to be argued March 21 before the U.S. Supreme Court could suggest the eventual outcome of North Carolina's similar congressional redistricting dispute
 
Time is running out for parents who are eligible for opportunity scholarships and haven't applied. The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,200 a year in tuition vouchers for low-income children to use at private schools, is March 1
Time is running out for parents who are eligible for opportunity scholarships and haven't applied. The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,200 a year in tuition vouchers for low-income children to use at private schools, is March 1
 
During a televised debate Thursday night, the four Democrats seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Richard Burr discussed immigration, health care, the economy, keeping firearms out of the hands of people with mental health issues, and their thoughts about the incumbent.
During a televised debate Thursday night, the four Democrats seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Richard Burr discussed immigration, health care, the economy, keeping firearms out of the hands of people with mental health issues, and their thoughts about the incumbent.
 
The matchup in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Attorney General pits an insider against an outsider.
The matchup in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Attorney General pits an insider against an outsider.
 
Attorneys representing the state of North Carolina in the Harris v. McCrory lawsuit - in which earlier this month a three-judge federal district court panel threw out the congressional districts drawn in 2011
Attorneys representing the state of North Carolina in the Harris v. McCrory lawsuit - in which earlier this month a three-judge federal district court panel threw out the congressional districts drawn in 2011
 
While residents wait on the Raleigh City Council to decide whether or not Airbnb-style services should be legal, local governments elsewhere in the U.S. are cracking down on the online-based home rental company
While residents wait on the Raleigh City Council to decide whether or not Airbnb-style services should be legal, local governments elsewhere in the U.S. are cracking down on the online-based home rental company
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will take a second look at a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2011 redistricting plan, as the state made an emergency appeal to the justices to stay a trial-court order invalidating the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts
The U.S. Supreme Court will take a second look at a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2011 redistricting plan, as the state made an emergency appeal to the justices to stay a trial-court order invalidating the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts
 
It is clear, even before the parties' nominees have been selected, that a central feature of this year's presidential election will be an intense debate over growth and equality.
It is clear, even before the parties' nominees have been selected, that a central feature of this year's presidential election will be an intense debate over growth and equality.
 
The General Assembly on Friday approved a broad array of electoral changes including a separate June 7 congressional primary and new congressional district boundaries before adjourning the two-day special session Gov. Pat McCrory had called.
The General Assembly on Friday approved a broad array of electoral changes including a separate June 7 congressional primary and new congressional district boundaries before adjourning the two-day special session Gov. Pat McCrory had called.
 
Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal managing editor, assesses the reaction among voter ID critics to recent changes to North Carolina's new voter ID law
Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal managing editor, assesses the reaction among voter ID critics to recent changes to North Carolina's new voter ID law
 
Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts says the plaintiffs suing the state over its congressional maps must file a response by Tuesday explaining why the order demanding new maps should not be put on hold until after the March 15 primary
Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts says the plaintiffs suing the state over its congressional maps must file a response by Tuesday explaining why the order demanding new maps should not be put on hold until after the March 15 primary
 
On Jan. 28, two days after a spokesman for Gov. Pat McCrory said a proposed 450-acre transit hub near Selma "does not appear to be a viable option," a CSX rail official sent a letter to Johnston County landowner Chuck Warren stating the purchase agreement he had signed on Jan. 17...
On Jan. 28, two days after a spokesman for Gov. Pat McCrory said a proposed 450-acre transit hub near Selma "does not appear to be a viable option," a CSX rail official sent a letter to Johnston County landowner Chuck Warren stating the purchase agreement he had signed on Jan. 17...
 
Here's a statement that North Carolinians of all political stripes can agree is a fact: Gov. Pat McCrory and the state legislature have enacted the largest tax cut in the history of North Carolina
Here's a statement that North Carolinians of all political stripes can agree is a fact: Gov. Pat McCrory and the state legislature have enacted the largest tax cut in the history of North Carolina
 
Advancing the North Carolina primary date to March 15 has led to earlier deadlines for registering to vote, absentee voting, changing your party affiliation, and other election-related activities.
Advancing the North Carolina primary date to March 15 has led to earlier deadlines for registering to vote, absentee voting, changing your party affiliation, and other election-related activities.
 
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