Governor

Hundreds of abortion-rights activists and voters watched Gov. Roy Cooper affix his veto stamp to the bill that would have banned all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The veto launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt to override Cooper’s veto after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers.

North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced on Saturday he will run for governor in 2024, a bid that will likely require him besting Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to earn the Republican nomination.While Republicans have controlled North Carolina's legislature since 2011

North Carolina is entering the first phase of reopening after the coronavirus-related shutdowns. Outdoor church services are OK now, shoppers can return…

Gov. Roy Cooper ordered North Carolinians to stay at home for thirty days starting 5 p.m. Monday, March 30. Healthcare providers worried about being…

State lawmakers will reconvene later this month in Raleigh, though it’s unclear how much will get accomplished. If last year was any indication divided…

Republican Dan Forest wants to be promoted to governor of North Carolina. Forest, in his second-term as lieutenant governor, says Democratic incumbent Roy…

With the election less than three weeks away, the national spotlight is on North Carolina as a key swing state in this election. The latest polls in the…

With the election less than three weeks away, the national spotlight is on North Carolina as a key swing state in this election. The latest polls in the…

The modern day race for political office includes a series of competitions for endorsements and money. And the race for chief executive of North Carolina…

North Carolina's new poet laureate, Shelby Stephenson, will be installed Monday, February 2, 2015. His appointment comes nearly six months after the…