Politics
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Strap in. It might be a while before the Page-Berger race is decided.
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page declared victory with a two vote lead over Phil Berger, the most powerful Republican in the state, but there are still votes to be counted and lawsuits are likely.
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Opinion: North Carolina has a lot to lose in Trump’s already unpopular war in Iran
The madness of Trump’s war in Iran, and why North Carolina has so much to lose in the fighting.
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Lindsey Prather knows what it’s like to be a teacher. That’s why she fights for them.
North Carolina teachers are among the worst paid in the country, a reality that drives more and more teachers out of the classroom.
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North Carolina has a shortage of nurses. It’s expected to get a lot worse.
Medicaid cuts could worsen an existing nursing shortage that is already exhausting nurses and putting patients in danger.
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NC political titan Phil Berger trails by 2 votes, several Dem incumbents fall
Phil Berger, the most powerful Republican in North Carolina, trails his Republican opponent by two votes and three conservative Democrats got shown the door on Tuesday.
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Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina
This fall’s US Senate race in North Carolina between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could determine which party controls Congress’ upper chamber.
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Opinion: Protesting ICE is dangerous, but we can’t back down now
After Minneapolis, it’s time to state the obvious: Standing up to ICE can get you killed. But here’s why it’s more necessary than ever.
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NC primary elections could see high-profile Republicans, Democrats lose their seats
Powerful incumbents of both parties, including NC Sen. Phil Berger and Democratic US. Rep. Valerie Foushee face surprisingly tight primary challenges on Tuesday.
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Every minute counts: Rural NC faces longer distances for emergency care
Across eastern NC, emergency care services aren’t always easy to come by and often require long wait times or distant drives.
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NC canvassers brace for flood of anti-abortion messaging ahead of 2026 midterms
In North Carolina, reproductive rights canvassers are gearing up for intense door-to-door conversations amid national million-dollar anti-abortion campaigns.
