A gunman has repeatedly fired at cars on a busy highway near North Carolina's capital
A gunman has repeatedly fired at cars on a busy highway near North Carolina's capital this week, injuring one person, police said.
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Democrats gain another statewide position in North Carolina with Rachel Hunt victory
The group of North Carolina elected executive branch positions known as the Council of State will have equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans come January. Democrats flipped the positions of lieutenant governor and superintendent of public instruction, while a Republican defeated the incumbent Democratic state auditor.
North Carolina's GOP veto-proof supermajority falters following election
Democrats in North Carolina have gained control of three House seats, potentially altering the balance of power with newly elected Governor, Josh Stein. The new dynamic will allow the governor to veto bills that the House cannot override without a supermajority.
North Carolina's next governor could have a more potent veto with even a small Democratic gain
North Carolina Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein's veto could become more effective than outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper's stamp has been recently, should the margin in a legislative district election hold. Results show Democrats winning 48 state House seats and leading a Republican incumbent in another race that remains close.
Newcomer David Coates wins District 3 Guilford County school board seat
The Guilford County Board of Education District 3 seat has been at the center of an ongoing controversy that began nearly two years ago when it became vacant. The county GOP pushed for one individual to fill it, while the school board pushed for another. But on Election Day, voters didn’t pick either of them.
Former Guilford County Schools superintendent Mo Green wins NC State Superintendent race
Democrat Mo Green, who has worked in public schools for over a decade, defeated Republican homeschooler Michele Morrow in what ended up being a close race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Creative Greensboro awards $285K to local arts and culture organizations
Fifteen local nonprofits were awarded the money to help support their creative programming.
Shifted precincts and pop-up tents part of Election Day in Helene's wake
In Yancey County, downed trees in the mountain forests and washed-out creeks and riverbeds remain over a month after the storm. Many voters saw their brick-and-mortar locations replaced by temporary white tents powered by generators.
List: Election results from the Triad and High Country
Election totals are in for a variety of races in the Triad and High Country. Below are select unofficial results.
Democratic US Rep. Jeff Jackson is elected as North Carolina's attorney general
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson has been elected as North Carolina's next attorney general. Jackson defeated Republican congressman Dan Bishop on Tuesday in an expensive campaign that focused on who was best able to represent the state in court and keep communities safe.