Democratic Board Members Pick New State Elections Director
The State Board of Elections has chosen a new executive director to replace Kim Strach, who has held the position since 2013.
North Carolina
Sunday Marks 30 Years Since Devastating Tornado Outbreak In Forsyth County
This Sunday marks the anniversary of a massive storm that brought tornadoes and high winds to Forsyth County.
Ethan Allen To Lay Off 300 In Western NC, Expand In Triad
Connecticut-based furniture manufacturer Ethan Allen will make changes at two of its North Carolina plants.
UNC Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell Resigns After Investigation
An 18-day probe into the women's basketball program found the Hall of Fame coach is not racist but did make "racially insensitive" remarks. She also pressured players to play through serious injuries.
North Carolina GOP Chair, Major Donor Charged With Bribery
The chairman of North Carolina's Republican Party and a secretive big-money donor are facing federal bribery and wire fraud charges accusing them of trying to sway regulatory decisions in favor of the donor's insurance companies, according to indictments unsealed Tuesday.
Kavanaugh Seems Conflicted On Partisan Gerrymandering At Supreme Court Arguments
The court once again appeared divided on whether redistricting could be done on the basis of politics. The newest justice seemed to be at least open to considering it as a problem.
Manhunt Underway After North Carolina Jailbreak
Five men escaped from the Nash County Detention Center by sneaking through a hole in the exercise yard fencing. All but one of the men have been captured.
The Supreme Court Takes Another Look At Partisan Redistricting
A pivotal retirement and a new conservative majority could give the state legislatures a green light for even more partisanship when it comes to drawing political boundaries.