Greensboro City Council names Marikay Abuzuaiter new mayor pro tempore
Abuzuaiter steps into the role left vacant following the death of Yvonne Johnson in December.
Politics & Government
North Carolina justices block certification of election outcome in race for one of their own seats
North Carolina's highest court blocked on Tuesday the certification of a November election result for one of its own seats so it can review legal arguments by a trailing candidate who contends over 60,000 ballots that were cast shouldn't be counted.
Guilford County to launch annual grant process for local nonprofits
Last year, 72 nonprofits received nearly $2 million through the program.
State elections board wants battle over North Carolina Supreme Court race to stay in federal court
The ongoing saga over the race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat is in the hands of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, for now.
No timeline for service restoration after Winston-Salem cyber attack
The December 26 incident shut down the city's online utility bill pay system and CityLink phone service.
Last North Carolina legislative races get finalized, confirming GOP loss of veto-proof control
North Carolina General Assembly elections have been finalized and confirm that Republicans have lost their veto-proof control of the legislature after nearly two years.
FEMA extends Helene assistance application deadline to February 6
The deadline for local governments, nonprofits and individuals affected by Helene to apply for federal aid has been extended to February 6.
New NC superintendent plans listening sessions across the state
North Carolina’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green began his tenure after being sworn in on Wednesday.
New North Carolina governor issues orders on private road repairs, housing after Helene
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has already taken several actions to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene. Stein traveled to Asheville on Thursday where he announced he has signed five executive orders related to the historic flooding in western North Carolina in late September.
Still many unknowns in cyber disruption of Winston-Salem city system
The incident is being investigated by multiple agencies including the FBI and the North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force.