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August 7, 2026

Education Lottery funding drop’s link to law change, past Cooper appointee

February 12, 2026 The North State Journal

RALEIGH — A recent audit by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor revealed that contributions to public education from the state lottery have decreased over the past three years, even as total lottery […]

4 judicial seats on ’26 statewide ballot

December 6, 2025 The North State Journal

Rep. Sarah Stevens (R-Surry), pictured in September, is challenging Associate Justice Anita Earls in next year’s election for a spot on the state Supreme Court. (Chris Seward / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Seats on North […]

Legislative hearing focused on NCORR audit

November 29, 2025 The North State Journal

A claw operator scoops up debris from homes demolished following Hurricane Helene in Old Fort on Sept. 11. (Allen G. Breed / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations’ subcommittee hearing […]

State effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people

October 16, 2025 The North State Journal

Gov. Josh Stein, center, speaks about the elimination of medical debt at the Executive Mansion on Monday. (Gary D. Robertson / AP Photo) RALEIGH — More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over […]

Whatley drops first digital ad in NC’s 2026 Senate race

September 23, 2025 The North State Journal

Screen capture of first ad by Michael Whatley, the likely Republican candidate in the North Carolina 2026 U.S. Senate race. RALEIGH — The likely Republican nominee for North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race has dropped […]

North Carolina Supreme Court says bars’ COVID-19 lawsuits can proceed

August 25, 2025 The North State Journal

Gov. Roy Cooper holds a press conference at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh. (Courtesy N.C. Department of Public Safety) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court issued favorable rulings Friday for bars and their […]

Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race

July 28, 2025 The North State Journal

Roy Cooper, pictured in November at an election night party in Raleigh, announced Monday he is running for U.S. Senate. (PJ Ward-Brown / North State Journal) RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper made official what […]

NC Democratic Congressman Don Davis considering run for Tillis Senate Seat

July 8, 2025 The North State Journal

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.) smile as Harris arrives at Pitt-Greenville Airport in Greenville on Oct. 13, 2024, to speak at a campaign rally. (Susan Walsh / […]

Speculation swirls on ’26 candidates for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 2, 2025 The North State Journal

Lara Trump, right, and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, left, have both been floated as potential candidates for Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat in 2026. (Derik Hamilton / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Speculation is swirling […]

Stein names legislative advisory staff

January 7, 2025 The North State Journal

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, center, takes the oath of office from state Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, placing his hand on the Hebrew Bible held by Stein’s wife, Anna, in the old Senate […]

Second wave of third-party mailers hits NC
RALEIGH — A third party sending voter registration mailings has sent another round of faulty letters to North Carolina citizens. North State Journal (NSJ) confirmed a second mid-July mailing from “Ready to Register” was again sent […]
The stream: ‘Ted Lasso,’ Billie Eilish, Stray Kids, ‘You Me & Tuscany,’ ‘The Shards’
The return of “Ted Lasso” and Billie Eilish’s immersive concert film are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also, among the streaming offerings worth your time […]
BARONE: America’s peak socialism — abandoned a century ago
The emergence of the Democratic Socialists of America and their political victories, from New York City across the fruited plains of Michigan and Wisconsin all the way to Colorado, strikes many as a new thing […]
Helene base camps cost $500K-plus daily
RALEIGH — Operating costs of base camps set up in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene reached more than half a million dollars each day, totaling over $111 million over seven months when facilities were […]
LOPEZ: North Carolina’s next smart move on infrastructure policy
North Carolina has become one of the great American growth stories. Families are moving here in record numbers. Businesses are expanding. Manufacturers, technology firms and logistics operators are investing billions. It makes sense that CNBC […]
This week in history: Aug. 6 to Aug. 12
Turning points in history this week: Aug. 6 1806: Emperor Francis II abdicated, marking the end of the Holy Roman Empire after nearly a thousand years. 1945: During World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress […]