Politics & Government

The change to the local ordinance comes amid an increase of people without housing in the area.

The very close election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat heads next to a hand recount even as election officials announced a machine recount of over 5.5 million ballots resulted in no margin change between the candidates.

Two months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated the North Carolina mountains and claimed at least 103 lives, but governmental organizations have declined to publicly identify any victims.

The ceremony came amid a public conflict between a departing member of Council and an incumbent.

North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing on the ballot constitutional amendments that could buttress GOP voting and tax policies.

When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the presidential election and many statewide and legislative races on Tuesday, while a state court seat and a handful of other races remain in limbo amid ongoing recounts.

With temperatures dropping, low-income North Carolina residents can soon apply for assistance with heating bills. 

Outgoing North Carolina Gov.

In North Carolina’s first general election under the state’s photo ID requirement, 1,670 voters had their ballots rejected because they didn’t have a photo ID or properly