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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 8, 2023

Sheriff's deputies shot in southern NC expected to make full recoveries

Robeson County, North Carolina sheriff's deputies Jonathan Walters and Kaelin Locklear are anticipated to make full recoveries after being shot and wounded by a suspect.

November 8, 2023

Lyles wins mayoral election again in Charlotte, while Durham and Chapel Hill choose new leaders

Vi Lyles, mayor of NC's largest city of Charlotte, won reelection last night, and will now serve her fourth, after receiving nearly 75% of the vote.

November 8, 2023

NC Democrat indicted on misdemeanor charge for allegedly misusing state vehicle

North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly misuing a state vehicle to go to appointments, shopping centers and spa locations.

November 7, 2023

2 North Carolina deputies have been shot, Robeson County sheriff says

Two Robeson County, North Carolina sheriff's deputies were shot Tuesday alongside an unidentified suspect, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins has confirmed.

November 6, 2023

Officials in North Carolina declare state of emergency as wildfires burn hundreds of acres

Hundreds of acres have burned in Henderson County, NC, as 75 structures are jeopardized, while a blaze in Cherokee County is burning 2,100 acres.

November 3, 2023

NC House Speaker Tim Moore announces congressional run

Tim Moore, the Republican Speaker of the North Carolina State House, has announced his congressional run in the coming year, according to his political adviser.

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.

November 1, 2023

NC labor commissioner ends era of displaying elected officials' faces in elevators

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson has authorized the removal of his photo from every elevator in the state to make room for a new statement on elevator reforms.

October 31, 2023

Section of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway closed after visitors interacted with bears

A stretch of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway is closed after multiple reports of visitors feeding and attempting to hold a young bear, the National Park Service said.