Jun 02 GOP to look at potential alternative sites for convention By Gary D. Robertson, Bryan Anderson, Associated Press Organizers of the Republican National Convention say they will begin visiting potential alternative sites after North Carolina's governor told them in a letter that the COVID-19 pandemic means they must prepare for a scaled-back event if they want it in… Continue reading
May 26 Georgia governor offers state as alternative GOP convention host By Zeke Miller, Ben Nadler, Associated Press Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lobbying for the Republican National Convention to be moved to his state from North Carolina despite coronavirus fears. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: NC governor says state was told not to expect more stockpile supplies soon By Associated Press Gov. Roy Cooper says the state has received about one-third of what it requested from the National Strategic Stockpile. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Cooper is expected to speak at 2 p.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Gov. Cooper says Dorian strands hundreds on North Carolina island By Associated Press North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told reporters Friday morning that rescue teams are ready as soon as they can move in. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 4:03 News Wrap: Winter storm dumps heavy snow in the South In our news wrap Monday, a winter storm departed the South after dumping heavy snow and killing at least three people. More than a foot of snow fell in parts of North Carolina, causing widespread power outages and fears of… Continue watching
Oct 10 North Carolina declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Michael By Associated Press The storm's path is forecast to run through the state where many are still reeling after last month's Hurricane Florence. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 6:06 To fight opioid crisis, we need to increase funding for treatment, says N.C. governor By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin What needs to be done to combat the national opioid crisis? A commission organized by President Trump released its initial recommendations on Monday, saying it was time to declare a national health emergency, among other suggestions. Special correspondent Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Jun 05 Justices affirm ruling striking North Carolina legislative districts By Associated Press The action by the justices Monday sends the matter back to the lower court, which could order new districts in time for the regular cycle of elections in 2018. Continue reading
Apr 12 GOP lawmakers in North Carolina introduce bill to restore ban on same-sex marriage By Joshua Barajas Republican lawmakers in North Carolina introduced a bill Tuesday that looks to ban same-sex marriages in the state, saying they are "not valid."… Continue reading