North Carolina News

U.S. Senator from North Carolina Ted Budd speaking about his opposition to the deal that raises the United States debt ceiling.

Politics

Budd votes no, Tillis yes to raise debt ceiling

Jason deBruyn

North Carolina regulators have delayed the start of new rooftop solar rules until Oct. 1

NC regulators delay new rooftop solar rules as a fight continues

David Boraks

North Carolina is getting ready to overhaul how owners of residential rooftop solar panels get paid, including reducing what Duke Energy pays for excess electricity sent to the grid. But it won't happen as soon as expected.

Interns with the Into the Fields program pose for a selfie outside the Legislative Building in Raleigh.

Young farmworkers, students ask North Carolina senators to oppose ICE cooperation bill

Kayla Young

Interns from Into the Fields appealed to state senators to oppose HB10, a bill that would obligate sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Politics

NC Republicans propose new early voting, absentee ballot regulations

Colin Campbell

Top Republicans in the state Senate have filed major changes to the state’s election laws.

Days before Fort Bragg was officially renamed Fort Liberty, crews erect new signs at the base's main gate.

Military

As Fort Bragg becomes Fort Liberty, Army leaders promise the base won't forget its history

Jay Price

A newly constructed historic march route will remember the base's former name and the soldiers who served there.

Rep. Dan Bishop speaking on May 31 at a press conference before the vote that would raise the federal debt limit.

Politics

Dan Bishop only NC Rep to vote against debt limit bill

Jason deBruyn

Summer Lucille is the founder and owner of Juicy Body Godesss, a plus-sized fashion boutique located in Northlake Mall.

Charlotte's 'Juicy Body Goddess,' viral TikTok sensation offering plus-size options

Layna Hong

Summer Lucille, founder of the Juicy Body Goddess boutique located in Northlake Mall, launched her store because she wanted her fashion to reflect who she was as a plus-size woman. Now she's a social media sensation.

In this Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, gamblers place bets in the temporary sports betting area at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia.

Politics

NC Senate OKs sports betting despite fears of addiction problems

Colin Campbell

The state Senate voted 38-11 Wednesday to legalize online sports betting and betting on horse races in North Carolina and took a final vote Thursday.

A Pittsboro polling place with scattered individuals and a thicket of political signage.

Politics

Voting rights advocates worry as GOP lawmakers consider changes to state elections laws

Rusty Jacobs

Republican lawmakers said they are considering ideas about altering such state election laws as same-day registration and absentee-by-mail voting. No measure is imminent.

Politics

Proposed licenses for NC music therapists could grow the profession

Colin Campbell

State lawmakers are considering creating a licensing process for music therapists.

Chemours Fayetteville Works plant employees set to vote on unionization

Kelly Kenoyer

The chemical company's union election takes place Thursday and Friday.

FILE - Top Republican debt crisis mediators Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., left, and Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., center, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, with Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, upper right, have a laugh as they stop for questions by reporters on progress in the talks with the Biden administration, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, has blasted the tentative debt ceiling deal struck by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and President Joe Biden and says he will try to stop it in the House.

Politics

How is North Carolina's congressional delegation planning to vote on the debt deal?

Bradley George

Members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation are offering their thoughts on a debt ceiling and budget deal. The House of Representatives will vote on the measure Wednesday night.