The leader of a southeastern North Carolina tribe is about to join the state legislature to succeed his brother, adding attention around the Lumbee’s efforts to attain full U.S. government recognition.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Monday requested $13.5 billion more from Congress in recovery aid for Hurricane Helene almost a year after the historic storm.
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump.