Josh Stein

The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal caused flooding across Central North Carolina, causing rivers like the Eno and Haw to reach record flood levels.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has decided not to appeal a trial court's decision to dismiss one of his legal challenges against state Republican legislative leaders. The court's decision focused on a provision in a broader state law that said Stein does not have the authority to appoint his own State Highway Patrol Commander.

North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov. Josh Stein announced the declaration Thursday, citing overwhelmed local response efforts.

CNBC ranked North Carolina the best state in the U.S. to do business. Counties affected by Helene are adding businesses faster than others.

Opponents said the legislation, which was originally intended to regulate squatters, was tweaked in a way that could help puppy mills.

Gov. Josh Stein has signed a bill that makes it easier to get hired for state government jobs. The legislation will address the high vacancy rate in many state agencies.

N.C. Governor Josh Stein said the General Assembly must take steps to protect Medicaid expansion and provide food assistance.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights. Stein criticized on Thursday the Republican-led legislature for prioritizing what he called "mean-spirited" bills that it sent to his desk.

The state legislature gave final approval this week to three different bills to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs.

The Republican pieces of legislation Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 318 would force the state to be more deeply involved with the Trump Administration's deportation efforts.