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April 17, 2024

Raleigh, NC, mayor says she won't run again, citing health, family

Mary-Ann Baldwin, mayor of North Carolina's capital city, said on April 16, 2024, that she would not run again in the fall following a cancer diagnosis and her husband's heart surgery.

April 5, 2024

Small plane makes emergency landing on NC highway, clipping 2 vehicles

A small aircraft struck two vehicles Thursday while making an emergency landing on a highway near Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Airport in North Carolina.

April 3, 2024

1 hospitalized after North Carolina college dorm shooting

One person was hospitalized following reports of a shooting at a North Carolina Central University residence hall, according to police.

April 1, 2024

North Carolina reports over 400,000 enrolled in Medicaid expansion program

Medicaid enrollment in North Carolina following an eligibility expansion has surpassed 400,000 in its first four months, according to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

March 27, 2024

First week of NC sports betting sees almost $200M in wagers: 'strong start'

Legalized sports wagering has seen nearly $200 million in bets from North Carolinians over its first week in effect, according to state lottery officials.

March 27, 2024

North Carolina GOP elects Trump-endorsed executive director as its next chairman

The North Carolina Republican Party's Executive Committee voted Tuesday night to name Executive Director Jason Simmons as its new chairman.

March 22, 2024

NC Supreme Court declines challenge to Confederate monument's removal

The North Carolina Supreme Court declined Friday to revive a challenge to the city of Asheville's decision to remove a monument to Civil War-era Gov. Zebulon Vance.

March 15, 2024

Longtime Democratic lawmaker challenges his North Carolina primary result

Democratic North Carolina state Rep. Michael Wray filed protests Friday in his primary election, where he narrowly trails his challenger.

February 29, 2024

Oversight board to require clearance before NC public universities change athletics divisions

The board that oversees North Carolina's public university system is set to require schools to receive approval before changing athletic conferences.

February 20, 2024

Juries cannot be replaced after deliberation begins, North Carolina court rules

A man sentenced to life in prison for a 2018 shooting has been granted a new trial because he was denied the right to a "properly constituted jury" after a post-deliberation shakeup.