Supreme Court to hear North Carolina case with eye on checks and balances
The Supreme Court begins its new term this month with a North Carolina lawsuit. The election-related case could have huge national implications for 2024 and beyond.
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NC Supreme Court weighs if voter ID tainted by racial bias
North Carolina’s long-litigated photo voter identification law was appraised at the state Supreme Court on Monday.
Election officials brace for confrontational poll watchers
Poll watchers have traditionally been an essential element of electoral transparency, the eyes and ears for the two major political parties who help ensure that the actual mechanics of voting are administered fairly and accurately. But election officials fear that a surge of conspiracy believers are signing up for those positions this year and are being trained by others who have propagated the lie spread by former President Donald Trump and his allies that the 2020 presidential election was riddled with fraud.
NC to get more charging stations on major highways
There will be more charging stations for electric vehicles on the Triad’s interstates in the coming years as part of a national push for cleaner transportation options.
Governor's office reports at least 4 N.C. storm fatalities
The remnants of Hurricane Ian downed trees and power lines across North Carolina, and at least four fatalities connected to the severe weather were reported Saturday.
Coltrane mural adorns building in uptown High Point
Visitors to High Point’s uptown neighborhood will be greeted by an enormous new mural featuring one of the city’s most famous native sons: jazz saxophonist legend John Colt
What you need to know as Ian impacts North Carolina
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for parts of the Triad, including Guilford, Forsyth, Davie, and Randolph counties.
Ian makes landfall again, this time in South Carolina
A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on coastal South Carolina on Friday, threatening the historic city of Charleston with severe flooding after the deadly storm caused catastrophic damage in Flor
$3.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support Forsyth County Pre-K classrooms
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved $3.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds last week to support 30 Pre-K classrooms for two years.
Governor Cooper urges residents to be prepared as Hurricane Ian's remnants approach
North Carolina officials are readying for the remnants of Hurricane Ian and asking residents to keep a close watch on the weather.