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December 1, 2023

Inmate transport driver charged with kidnapping after quitting mid-trip, going off-course

Joshua Pinquet, 21, of Orlando, Florida, has been charged with kidnapping for refusing to drop inmates off in North Carolina after quitting his transport job mid-trip.

November 30, 2023

North Carolina judges block Legislature's bid to take power over elections board appointments

North Carolina trial judges on Thursday partially blocked a new law that would transfer the authority to select elections board members away from the governor.

November 17, 2023

North Carolina mayoral race decided by coin toss

Robert Burns was declared the winner of the tied Monroe, North Carolina, mayoral race on Friday after a coin toss between himself and Bob Yanacsek. Each man received 970 votes.

November 15, 2023

Democratic NC lawmaker foregoes re-election, but considers statewide office

Democratic North Carolina state Sen. Natasha Marcus announced her intent to forego re-election Wednesday, but left open the possibility of a bid for statewide office next year.

November 10, 2023

NC Democrat foregoes re-election over alleged GOP gridlock: 'worse than a dental appointment'

Democratic North Carolina state Rep. John Autry has announced his intent to forego re-election, claiming his tenure in the state Assembly was "worse than a dental appointment."

November 9, 2023

Bo Hines launches second North Carolina congressional bid

Former college football player Bo Hines, a Republican, has announced his intent to challenge Rep. Kathy Manning in North Carolina's newly-redrawn sixth congressional district.

November 2, 2023

NC Republican drops longshot bid for governor, will run for secretary of state instead

Republican candidate Jesse Thomas has suspended his campaign for North Carolina's governorship, instead seeking the secretary of state's office.

October 23, 2023

GOP set to gain 3 US House seats under map advanced in NC Senate

A proposed congressional map that would likely net Republicans at least three U.S. House seats has advanced in the North Carolina Senate.

September 15, 2023

North Carolina city denies permit for Christmas parade following death of 11-year-old girl last year

Raleigh has denied a Christmas parade permit following an incident last year where an 11-year-old girl, Hailey Brooks, was fatally struck by a pickup truck towing a float.

August 25, 2023

Missing North Carolina woman Allisha Watts found dead; cops arrest boyfriend with reported criminal past

Missing North Carolina woman Allisha Watts' body was found near a cemetery in Montgomery County. Her boyfriend, James Dunmore, has been charged with her murder.