Superior Court Judge Lora Cubbage takes job with the city of Greensboro
As a deputy city attorney, Cubbage will represent Greensboro’s public safety departments.
Politics & Government
North Carolina Senate Republicans pick Lee as next majority leader
North Carolina Senate Republicans chose a new majority leader on Tuesday, elevating a veteran lawmaker who's won close swing-district races to a top position in the chamber's GOP caucus.
Gov. Stein submits $1.4 billion plan to rebuild western NC after Helene
Under the plan, more than $800 million would go towards reconstructing and rehabilitating owner-occupied housing damaged during the storm.
DMV to extend hours at 42 offices across North Carolina
With the change, 92 of North Carolina’s 115 DMV offices will open at 7 a.m.
Potential Medicaid cuts could thwart effort to expand access to dental services in North Carolina
Organizers say the demand at the event shows the need for more access to dental care. There’s a bill in the General Assembly that would help. If approved, the legislation by Randolph GOP Representative Brian Biggs and three other Republicans would provide $52 million in state funding to increase Medicaid rates for dental services.
North Carolina judge challenging outcome of race wore Confederate uniform in college photo
A judge challenging the outcome of his North Carolina Supreme Court race was photographed wearing Confederate military garb and posing before a Confederate battle flag when he was a member of a col
North Carolina government makes big tax revenues quickly from first year of sports betting
North Carolina government cashed in early when it came to reaping fiscal b
N.C. House passes bill changing local election processes in Caswell, Randolph counties
House Bill 58 started out at as one page, only affecting local government term limits for the small town of Kittrell. But since going to the Senate a few weeks ago, a number of additions have been made, changing election processes for five counties — in some cases, despite the wishes of the local officials who live there.
North Carolina Senate majority leader to resign from chamber
A top lieutenant to North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger announced on Tuesday his resignation from his Senate seat, creating a leadership vacancy as the Senate enters a more intense work period this year.
High Point City Council approves revitalization plan, residents voice displacement concerns
The approval came despite several southwest High Point residents voicing concerns that new investment could lead to current residents being displaced.