Colin Campbell
Capitol Bureau ChiefColin Campbell has covered North Carolina politics and state government since 2014, starting as a reporter for The News & Observer in Raleigh. He later led the NC Insider state government news service before moving to Business North Carolina magazine to launch its daily political newsletter, the North Carolina Tribune.
Prior to entering the wild world of state politics, Colin covered Raleigh city government and Johnston County for the N&O. He's a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's journalism school who started his media career at age 14, working as a news reader, classical music host and alternative rock DJ for Charlottesville, Va., radio stations WNRN and WTJU.
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Twenty state legislators will likely win another term after no one filed to run against them in next year's election. All but one of the lawmakers running unopposed for re-election are Democrats who represent left-leaning districts. -
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died. The Wilson County native served the state for four terms as a Democrat, expanding the role of the governor and pushing for major education initiatives. Hunt was 88 years old. -
Gov. Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discuss the big issues of 2025 and what’s ahead next year. -
The final Election Day tally in Morehead City showed City Councilman Lee Anthony Stiles defeating longtime Mayor Jerry Jones by just one vote — out of more than 1,500 votes cast. -
North Carolina nonprofits that serve victims of domestic violence and child abuse are facing funding cuts. -
North Carolina's court system is taking steps to make jury duty less painful. Jurors will now receive payment for their service on a debit card as they leave the courthouse. -
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam launched a campaign this morning to unseat Democratic Congressman Valerie Foushee in the March primary. -
An unusually high number of Republican state lawmakers are facing challengers in the March primary. Candidate filing for the 2026 election got under way on Monday and runs through Dec. 19. -
The South of the Border roadside attraction on Interstate 95 is selling off 30 acres that include the Pedroland amusement park, the "SOB Convention Center," a motel building, a mini-golf course, vacant land and a former casino. -
A federal court ruled Wednesday that North Carolina's new congressional map can be used in next year's election.
