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Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd are in a statistical dead heat — 44% for Beasley and 43.7% for Budd.
Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd are in a statistical dead heat — 44% for Beasley and 43.7% for Budd.
 
Themes on the importance of faith in the public square and optimism about the future in the face of adversity highlighted the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 5th annual Salt & Light conference, held at Freedom House Church in Charlotte on Sept. 23 and 24.
Themes on the importance of faith in the public square and optimism about the future in the face of adversity highlighted the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 5th annual Salt & Light conference, held at Freedom House Church in Charlotte on Sept. 23 and 24.
 
Approximately $166 million in unemployment benefits were paid out incorrectly over the last several years in North Carolina. That’s according to a report from State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
Approximately $166 million in unemployment benefits were paid out incorrectly over the last several years in North Carolina. That’s according to a report from State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
 
The Duke First Amendment Clinic is supporting N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein in his effort to have federal courts throw out a state criminal libel law.
The Duke First Amendment Clinic is supporting N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein in his effort to have federal courts throw out a state criminal libel law.
 
On May 16, Duke Energy filed the Carolinas Carbon Plan with the N.C. Utilities Commission. The plan calls for N.C. to become "carbon neutral" by 2050.
On May 16, Duke Energy filed the Carolinas Carbon Plan with the N.C. Utilities Commission. The plan calls for N.C. to become "carbon neutral" by 2050.
 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke Tuesday in the Triangle about the promises of reducing climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke Tuesday in the Triangle about the promises of reducing climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will conduct Oct. 3-4 sessions at the historic Chowan County Courthouse in Edenton. Among the five cases are two with significance for N.C. elections.
The N.C. Supreme Court will conduct Oct. 3-4 sessions at the historic Chowan County Courthouse in Edenton. Among the five cases are two with significance for N.C. elections.
 
One member of North Carolina's congressional delegation has signed a letter urging colleagues to reject Democrats' temporary federal spending plan.
One member of North Carolina's congressional delegation has signed a letter urging colleagues to reject Democrats' temporary federal spending plan.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, assesses 2022 midterm election contests for the U.S. House and Senate.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, assesses 2022 midterm election contests for the U.S. House and Senate.
 
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley has had difficulty getting her schedule to align with events by Biden administration officials visiting North Carolina, and Republicans were happy to point it out during Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Durham on Sept. 27.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley has had difficulty getting her schedule to align with events by Biden administration officials visiting North Carolina, and Republicans were happy to point it out during Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Durham on Sept. 27.
 
A second Raleigh healthcare company executive has pled guilty to defrauding the Medicare system for millions of dollars.
A second Raleigh healthcare company executive has pled guilty to defrauding the Medicare system for millions of dollars.
 
"In the end the whole point of doing it is so that you get a sample that is representative of the electorate,” said Brock McCleary, vice president of Cygnal Polling and Analytics
"In the end the whole point of doing it is so that you get a sample that is representative of the electorate,” said Brock McCleary, vice president of Cygnal Polling and Analytics
 
National publication The Hill lists North Carolina's U.S. Senate race among the seven contests nationwide where partisan control is most likely to "flip."
National publication The Hill lists North Carolina's U.S. Senate race among the seven contests nationwide where partisan control is most likely to "flip."
 
A recently published years-long investigation by the Dallas Morning News has revealed that many colleges and universities throughout the country used or have been using AI to monitor students’ social media and email accounts.
A recently published years-long investigation by the Dallas Morning News has revealed that many colleges and universities throughout the country used or have been using AI to monitor students’ social media and email accounts.
 
N.C. lawmakers accuse redistricting plaintiffs of trying to "disestablish" the General Assembly's authority to draw state election maps.
N.C. lawmakers accuse redistricting plaintiffs of trying to "disestablish" the General Assembly's authority to draw state election maps.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses N.C. parents’ participation in a Washington, D.C, rally about the dangers of fentanyl.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses N.C. parents’ participation in a Washington, D.C, rally about the dangers of fentanyl.
 
On the 25th anniversary of the officers' murders, Lowry's brother objects to ads while they fight to keep Beasley's clients behind bars.
On the 25th anniversary of the officers' murders, Lowry's brother objects to ads while they fight to keep Beasley's clients behind bars.
 
With just six weeks to go until election day, former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Wilmington Friday for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd.
With just six weeks to go until election day, former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Wilmington Friday for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd.
 
The Pritzker family has made headlines in recent years for their political and philanthropic activity, as they leverage the billions of dollars inherited from the Hyatt Hotel fortune to advance progressive causes.
The Pritzker family has made headlines in recent years for their political and philanthropic activity, as they leverage the billions of dollars inherited from the Hyatt Hotel fortune to advance progressive causes.
 
North Carolina can take a pension away from the period of time that a person is indicted or convicted of embezzlement or a sex crime, etc. under a felony forfeiture law.
North Carolina can take a pension away from the period of time that a person is indicted or convicted of embezzlement or a sex crime, etc. under a felony forfeiture law.
 
The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association announced Wednesday that the group is endorsing Republican Congressman Ted Budd in the race for U.S. Senate.
The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association announced Wednesday that the group is endorsing Republican Congressman Ted Budd in the race for U.S. Senate.
 
Felon voting supporters are urging the N.C. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in their case in October or November.
Felon voting supporters are urging the N.C. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in their case in October or November.
 
The John Locke Foundation has joined more than 50 groups, elected officials, and individuals challenging a federal subpoena that aims to chill political speech.
The John Locke Foundation has joined more than 50 groups, elected officials, and individuals challenging a federal subpoena that aims to chill political speech.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer asks the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to declare a state criminal libel law "unconstitutional on its face."
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer asks the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to declare a state criminal libel law "unconstitutional on its face."
 
The latest offering from NCHA on CON Reform looks to increase the monopolistic hold hospitals have in North Carolina according to Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
The latest offering from NCHA on CON Reform looks to increase the monopolistic hold hospitals have in North Carolina according to Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
 
A lawsuit challenging Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-related shutdown of N.C. bars continues to make its way through the N.C. Court of Appeals.
A lawsuit challenging Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-related shutdown of N.C. bars continues to make its way through the N.C. Court of Appeals.
 
On Saturday Sept. 17, people from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand action from national leaders on the spike in fentanyl deaths.
On Saturday Sept. 17, people from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand action from national leaders on the spike in fentanyl deaths.
 
N.C. legislative leaders argue in a new court filing that supporters of felon voting have attacked the wrong state law in a suit now at the state Supreme Court.
N.C. legislative leaders argue in a new court filing that supporters of felon voting have attacked the wrong state law in a suit now at the state Supreme Court.
 
N.C. State Budget Director Charlie Perusse will retire Nov. 1 after serving in the role for Democratic Governors Mike Easley, Bev Perdue, and now Roy Cooper. Cooper announced on Monday that Perusse’s successor will be Deputy Budget Director Kristin Walker, who has served in her role since 2017.
N.C. State Budget Director Charlie Perusse will retire Nov. 1 after serving in the role for Democratic Governors Mike Easley, Bev Perdue, and now Roy Cooper. Cooper announced on Monday that Perusse’s successor will be Deputy Budget Director Kristin Walker, who has served in her role since 2017.
 
The state got $780 million for 2016's Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, yet some victims remain homeless.
The state got $780 million for 2016's Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, yet some victims remain homeless.
 
Conservative, progressive, and libertarian scholars recommend a constitutional amendment that would end lifetime appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Conservative, progressive, and libertarian scholars recommend a constitutional amendment that would end lifetime appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has granted a temporary stay in the N.C. Farm Bureau Federation's challenge of state animal waste regulations.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has granted a temporary stay in the N.C. Farm Bureau Federation's challenge of state animal waste regulations.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the U.S. Army’s recommendation that soldiers consider applying for food stamps to help them fight inflation.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the U.S. Army’s recommendation that soldiers consider applying for food stamps to help them fight inflation.
 
A parent in Chatham County is claiming that a local public school teacher “bullied” his daughter for her Christian faith.
A parent in Chatham County is claiming that a local public school teacher “bullied” his daughter for her Christian faith.
 
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