NCDOT: I-40 Widening Project to Shut Down Highway Connector Posted by Aaron Keck | May 31, 2025 | Safety, State Government, Traffic The long-term I-40 widening project in Orange County will shut down an on-ramp for approximately three months. Read More
North Carolina Revenue Predictions Fall with Recession Risk Posted by Associated Press | May 29, 2025 | State, State Government State officials have lowered anticipated revenue collection, largely over rising economic uncertainty and the risks of a U.S. recession. Read More
Taxes, Salaries, Vacancy Cuts Make Plain Differences Over Rival North Carolina GOP Budgets Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2025 | State, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House’s reveal of its... Read More
North Carolina Governor Urges State Lawmakers To Include More Helene Aid in Upcoming Budget Posted by Associated Press | May 20, 2025 | State, State Government North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein pushed lawmakers to allocate $891 million toward western North Carolina’s ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery. Read More
North Carolina Justice Riggs Sworn in After Long Battle Over Result Posted by Associated Press | May 14, 2025 | Election, State, State Government North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in to a new term on Tuesday after winning a monthslong post-election fight. Read More
NCDOT: Overnight Bridge Demolition for I-40 Widening Project Will Close Old NC 86 Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2025 | Safety, State Government, Traffic A old bridge of I-40 in Hillsborough is set to be demolished as the state Department of Transportation continues widening in Orange County. Read More
North Carolina Lawmakers Focus On Guns, Immigration and Parental Rights Ahead of a Key Deadline Posted by Associated Press | May 10, 2025 | State, State Government The crossover deadline has passed for bills in the North Carolina General Assembly. What are some of the themes seen in this session? Read More
‘Where Do We Draw the Line?’: NC Legislation Targets Public School Libraries Posted by UNC Media Hub | May 9, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State, State Government In this legislative session, North Carolina Republican lawmakers sponsored bills that would allow more control over public school libraries. Read More
The Election Director in North Carolina, A Key Swing State, Is Ousted After a Republican Power Play Posted by Associated Press | May 8, 2025 | Election, State, State Government The North Carolina elections board ousted its executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that now puts Republicans in control. Read More
Republican Concedes Long-Unsettled North Carolina Court Election to Democratic Incumbent Posted by Associated Press | May 7, 2025 | Election, State, State Government The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat conceded last November’s election to Democratic opponent Allison Riggs. Read More