Voting rights advocates announced a surge in voter protection efforts for the upcoming midterm elections, citing concerns over House Bill 958. The legislation, currently under consideration in the Senate, is viewed by advocates as a barrier to legitimate voters. This follows a recent State Board of Elections vote that critics claim makes it easier to disqualify mail-in ballots.
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a March 31 executive order that imposes significant limits on mail-in voting. The move follows a federal appeals court ruling that blocked the order. Concurrently, North Carolina has joined 22 states in a lawsuit against FEMA and the DHS, alleging the federal government is threatening to withhold over $1 billion in disaster-response grants unless states adopt specific federal election policies.
President Trump has called on the U.S. Senate to cancel its five-week August recess to pass the SAVE America Act and other administration priorities. Despite currently lacking the necessary votes, the President is pushing for immediate legislative action on election-related mandates.
Attorneys for James Comey filed a motion in North Carolina federal court to dismiss a criminal indictment related to a 2025 social media post. The defense argues the "86 47" post constitutes protected political speech rather than a "true threat" against President Trump.
Screenshots from a private Facebook group suggest Rep. Joe Pike (R-Harnett) helped secure $300,000 in state budget earmarks for the Carolina Lakes Property Owners’ Association, the gated community where he resides. The funds were designated for "emergency services" and "various needs."
Duke Energy has joined a federal Ratepayer Protection Pledge intended to prevent residential customers from subsidizing the infrastructure required for massive data center expansions. While Governor Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson praised the move, they are calling for the voluntary pledge to be converted into legally binding protections approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
A proposed settlement between Duke Energy Carolinas and the North Carolina Public Staff would result in a 9.5% residential rate increase over two years. This is a reduction from the utility's initial request but remains under fire from state leaders who argue the burden on households is still too high.
Despite the General Assembly passing a $34 billion budget featuring average teacher raises of 8% over two years, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education stated the increase fails to keep pace with inflation and healthcare costs. Thousands of teachers recently rallied in Raleigh to protest the pay scale.
Stakeholders toured the site of the "Carolina North" expansion project on Monday. Simultaneously, the university is seeking summary judgment to block the release of a $1.2 million report on its School of Civic Life (SCiLL), claiming the document is exempt from state public-records laws.
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing a $300 million community benefits package to gain support for new toll lanes on Interstate 77, stretching from Charlotte to the South Carolina border.
Internal federal documents indicate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is in negotiations to open a 1,400-bed detention center at the former Rivers Correctional Center in Winton. If finalized, it would be the first federal detention center of its kind in North Carolina.
A coalition of North Carolina prosecutors and law enforcement agencies has petitioned the House to pass House Bill 328. The bill would establish strict regulations on hemp products, potentially banning many items currently available legally in the state.
Anthony Lee has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and two officers following a controversial 2023 arrest at a Bojangles. The suit alleges unlawful arrest and excessive force; Lee and his fiancée were reportedly detained for smoking legally purchased hemp.
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission is investigating a Lee County District Court judge following allegations that he brandished a firearm during a court session.
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office released a five-page report regarding the death of K9 Chilli, confirming the dog was unintentionally left in a hot vehicle. The incident has sparked significant public outcry and demands for accountability.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell noted that while Charlotte is a growing sports destination, the city currently lacks the hotel room inventory required to host a Super Bowl. This comes amid discussions of a $1.3 billion stadium overhaul.
A South Carolina judge upheld a ruling that the Silfab Solar plant in Fort Mill is not compliant with its current light-industrial zoning. The Fort Mill School District is now calling for "immediate and decisive" state action to relocate the facility, which sits adjacent to two schools.
Users across North Carolina and the U.S. reported significant service disruptions on Monday evening affecting T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and several smaller carriers. Services were largely restored within an hour.