Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley campaigned in Gastonia Thursday, and in 25 minutes of prepared remarks, he mentioned President Trump only twice.

A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family.

The newly enacted state budget includes bonuses for state employees, but the money won't appear in paychecks until late September.

The program sends free, age-appropriate books to pre-K children. Now with more funding in the new state budget, 42 N.C. counties are reopening enrollment.

GOP candidate Michael Whatley has received a $5,000 campaign contribution from Chemours' political action committee.

The State Health Plan's board last week approved tiered benefits beginning in 2027.

Dallas Woodhouse has faced criticism for contacting county election officials to propose changes to early voting locations and hours. He had been serving as an elections liaison for State Auditor Dave Boliek since last year.

Experts say this support could help avoid thousands of deadly collisions per year.