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
Mar 30 What the North Carolina legislation to repeal the HB2 ‘bathroom bill’ actually says By Corinne Segal LGBTQ activists criticized the deal, saying it was a repeal of the law in name only and would not protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the state. Continue reading
Feb 03 North Carolina’s legislature tried to strip power from the new governor. Will other states do the same? By Alison Thoet A similar post-election power grab isn't likely to happen in New Jersey and Virginia, the only two states with gubernatorial races this year, officials said. Continue reading
Jan 03 What North Carolina’s power-stripping laws mean for new Gov. Roy Cooper By Alison Thoet North Carolina’s new Democratic governor was sworn in only three days ago. But Roy Cooper is already embroiled in a power struggle with the Republican-controlled legislature, which voted last month to curb his power before he even took office. Continue reading