Oct 21 As North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump, Democrats try to think long term By Makiya Seminera, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press With Republicans in the majority in both General Assembly chambers and state law preventing Democratic Gov. Josh Stein from using his veto stamp against a redistricting plan, the GOP-drawn map appeared headed to enactment after final House votes as soon… Continue reading
Oct 13 North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle By Gary Robertson, Associated Press The plan announced Monday comes amid an emerging mid-decade battle nationally between Republicans and Democrats seeking advantage in the way U.S. House districts are drawn in several states for the 2026 session. Continue reading
Oct 03 North Carolina Gov. Stein signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee's death By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina’s Democratic governor signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state’s Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train. Continue reading
Sep 29 Veteran charged with opening fire on North Carolina bar, killing 3, is scheduled to appear in court By Carolyn Thompson, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press A decorated Marine combat veteran is scheduled to appear in court after a mass shooting that left three people dead and five people injured at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina. Continue reading
Sep 22 Ukrainian refugee's murder becomes flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race By Gary Robertson, Associated Press The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a lengthy and expensive U.S. Senate campaign. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 6:38 Brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee in N.C. ignites debate about crime and mental health By William Brangham, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens A brutal murder in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans who want to paint Democrats as soft on crime. William Brangham discussed the case and reaction with… Continue watching
Sep 09 WATCH: White House uses Charlotte killing of Ukrainian refugee to criticize Democratic policies By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The case has become latest flashpoint in the debate over whether cities such as Charlotte are adequately addressing violent crime, mental illness and transit safety. Continue reading
Sep 08 Charlotte officials under fire after man with long criminal history kills Ukrainian refugee on train By Erik Versuzco, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press Charlotte, North Carolina, officials are facing criticism for failing to keep a man with a history of erratic behavior off the streets before he fatally stabbed a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Trump promises to revive North Carolina furniture industry 'like magic' By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday tariffs are coming on furniture imports to help revitalize the domestic industry in North Carolina and South Carolina. Continue reading
Aug 21 Hurricane Erin whips up strong winds and some flooding as it slowly moves further out to sea By Allen G. Breed, John Seewer, Associated Press Authorities predicted that the largest swells would whip up life-threatening rip currents from Florida to New England. Continue reading