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Lara Trump, the newly-elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee, center, speaks as Chairman Michael Whatley, left, and outgoing Co-Chair Drew McKissick, right, listen during the general session of the RNC Spring Meeting Friday, March 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

RNC votes to install Donald Trump's handpicked chair as former president tightens control of party

Michael Whatley, a North Carolina Republican who has echoed Trump’s false theories of voter fraud, was elected the party’s new national chairman in a vote Friday morning in Houston. Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law, was voted in as co-chair.

In the November 2020 election in North Carolina, roughly 40% of all provisional ballots cast were either fully or partially approved. Adobe Stock Photograph.

Forsyth County's provisional ballot count among the state's highest

On Super Tuesday a total of 513 provisional ballots were cast at precincts in Forsyth County, more than three times the number in Guilford, and outpacing all other counties minus Wake with just over 1,300.

Mayor Wes Brinegar (left) speaks to Sparta Town Councilmembers shortly before resigning during their March 5 meeting. WFDD screenshot from Town of Sparta YouTube video.

Three Sparta officials resign from office

Three members of the High Country town of Sparta’s local government have recently resigned, including the mayor. The resignations of Town Manager Ryan…

Duke's Kyle Filipowski (30) drives against North Carolina's Armando Bacot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper rescinds 2021 executive order setting NIL guidelines in the state

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper rescinded an executive order from 2021 on Friday that established guidelines for allowing college athletes to profit from…

Author Charlie Lovett has adapted his novel Escaping Dreamland into a play with a world premiere being produced by Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. Photo by Strategic Arts and Productions.

Charlie Lovett's play adaptation of his novel 'Escaping Dreamland' premieres in Winston-Salem

Charlie Lovett's play adaption of "Escaping Dreamland" is being produced by the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, and will have its world premiere this Friday through Sunday at the Hanesbrands Theatre in Winston-Salem.

The state House Select Committee on Education Reform met Monday afternoon to discuss principal compensation in North Carolina. They heard a presentation from John Lassiter, principal of Hertford Grammar School and Ashley Faulkenberry, principal Trent Park Elementary. (Screenshot courtesy of North Carolina General Assembly)

Proposal to change how NC principals are paid includes accounting for 'complex' school factors

The state House Select Committee on Education Reform met Monday afternoon to discuss principal compensation in North Carolina. Education officials are advocating for more complex school factors to be accounted for in the pay plan.

For North Carolinians who cast a provisional ballot in the March 5 primary, the deadline to return to their county board of elections with their ID is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Adobe Stock photo,

Forsyth County's provisional ballots by the numbers

Several factors contributed to Forsyth County's provisional ballot count in the March 5 primary.

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners discussed a more collaborative approach to water infrastructure at its annual meeting on March 7. Screenshot: DJ Simmons/WFDD

Guilford County officials consider regional approach to water needs amid projected economic growth

Guilford officials are considering a more collaborative approach to water and sewer infrastructure to manage future economic growth.

Fox Sports broadcaster Greg Olsen, who placed the first ceremonial bet in North Carolina, shows his receipt during a DraftKings event celebrating the launch of mobile and online sports wagering across the state at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering

Mobile and online sports wagering across North Carolina took off on Monday, as several licensed gambling operators started taking bets nine months after legislation to authorize such activity statewide became law.

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a primary election night party in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

North Carolina judges block elections board changes pushed by Republicans that weaken governor

North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize from the governor the power to choose election board members in the battleground…

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