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The statewide jobless rate went up slightly in North Carolina in October but remained below the 5 percent benchmark. That's the rate that many economists consider full employment.

With Local Counts Basically Over, Durham, Bladen Now Focus

Ballot counting is essentially complete in all but two of North Carolina's 100 counties, and Democrat Roy Cooper still has a lead

North Carolina's elections board has ordered Durham County to recount tens of thousands of ballots cast during early voting, reversing the decision of the county board a couple of weeks ago.

NC Elections Board Orders Durham Recount

North Carolina's elections board has ordered Durham County to recount tens of thousands of ballots cast during early voting, reversing the decision

A Charlotte police officer who shot and killed a black man at an apartment complex will not face charges, a North Carolina prosecutor announced Wednesday.

Judges Order New NC Legislative Maps, Special Election

Federal judges have told the North Carolina legislature to redraw its own districts by mid-March to replace ones the court struck down

Federal judges told the North Carolina legislature Tuesday to redraw its own districts by March 15 to replace ones the judges previously struck down and to hold a special election using the new maps.