Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
- Paige Masten The Herald-Sun, Durham
While the short session may be intended to be short, that doesn’t mean it won’t be eventful.
- JOHN DEEM Winston-Salem Journal
The gap is much narrower than earlier polls, which had former Gov. Cooper ahead of Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, by double digits.
- JOHN DEEM Staff Writer
Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.
- Richard Stradling, The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Gas prices climbed for a second straight day in North Carolina as the world oil markets respond to the US-Israeli attack on Iran over the weekend.
- Danielle Battaglia, Nora O’Neill, Brian Gordon, The Charlotte Observer
Cooper had 92% of the Democratic vote and Whatley had 64.18% of the Republican vote.
The Social Security Administration raised the annual work earnings limit for 2026 from $23.400 to $24,480 for those under full retirement age.
“The policies in this initial report recognize that and attempt to address foreseeable issues that follow, including unsustainable water consumption, costs to taxpayers and ratepayers."
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles operational changes involve a sharp reduction in how many days out — from 90 to seven — that an appointment can be scheduled. Trade-off is that appointments are now available for all business hours, rather than just during the morning.
After two winter storms two weeks in a row, a North Carolina lawmaker wants to make sure that the state is better equipped for a multi-storm winter.
Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.
A brush fire happening now on Interstate 40 near the Nebo/Lake James exit will soon be under control.
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The first official train to travel on the tracks between Old Fort and Black Mountain since Hurricane Helene went through on Saturday. The train, which came from Hickory, stopped in Old Fort for 30 minutes, greeted by a crowd of supporters and onlookers.
“This is the last section of track damaged by the storm to be put back into service."
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
"Adults — regardless of their relationship to the youth — who contribute to the delinquency of minors through action, inaction, encouragement, or audience participation will be appropriately charged."
The school resource officer who body-slammed a girl at West Charlotte High School last year was suspended without pay for excessive force, according to a letter from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to the girl’s family.
It's another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general.
Here's the latest for Wednesday, April 22nd: Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea; Warner shareholders set to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover; Sony's AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis.
Meta said the purpose was to improve the company's AI models in areas where they struggle to replicate how humans interact with computers.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely.
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The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty to all counts.
The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Among the most significant gains will come from the cardboard baler, which is expected to reduce cardboard hauling trips from about 156 per year to 17.