Politics Sep 22 Ukrainian refugee’s murder becomes flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race By Gary Robertson, Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announces run for Senate in North Carolina Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests. By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
Nation Oct 02 WATCH: Biden and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper hold briefing on Helene recovery President Joe Biden and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper held a news briefing Wednesday on the state's recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. By News Desk and Associated Press
Politics Aug 22 WATCH: Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. By Vivian Hoang
Politics Jul 22 The 4 Democrats who are top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris As support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate. By Associated Press
Oct 10 North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor’s ability to oversee elections By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina Republicans have enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Continue reading
Aug 16 North Carolina lawmakers override veto on bill limiting LGBTQ instruction in early grades By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The measure requires public school teachers to generally alert parents before they call a student by a different name or pronoun. It also bans instruction about gender identity and sexuality in K-4 classrooms. Continue reading
Jul 05 North Carolina governor vetoes 3 LGBTQ+ restrictions in ongoing fight with GOP supermajority By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a trio of bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth that would restrict gender-affirming health care and sports participation for transgender minors and limit classroom instruction about gender identity and sexuality. Continue reading
Jun 28 Judge considers narrow ruling for North Carolina abortion law, won’t halt 12-week ban By Gary Robertson, Associated Press A federal judge says she won't block temporarily a large swath of North Carolina's abortion law taking effect this weekend that includes a near-ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Jun 22 North Carolina bill restricting transgender youth sports heads to Gov. Cooper’s desk By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Initial votes in the House and Senate indicate any veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, would likely be overridden in the final weeks of the session. Continue reading