State lawmakers should focus on fixing existing state programs to provide property tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowners, says Hudson Vaughan, director of the Community Justice Collaborative at the N.C. Housing Coalition.
The decision was the second Thursday from the Middle District of North Carolina backing the General Assembly’s controversial election security measures.
Observers say there’s no precedent in living memory for the upcoming short session.
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a performance audit of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC Commission), providing in-depth analysis on vendor performance, along with information on revenue generated from liquor sales, Local ABC Boards, and the top-selling liquors in North Carolina.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Rich McCormick (GA-07), and Gabe Amo (RI-01), members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for the designation of today, March 26, as National Science Appreciation Day – the date the Polio vaccine was developed. This national observance would provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate American scientific achievements and inspire the next generation of leaders in these fields.
Raleigh, N.C. — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement after North Carolina's Voter I.D. law was upheld in federal court:
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to invest $792 million in the next phase of Hurricane Helene recovery and support western North Carolina’s families. The Governor announced his latest budget request at a home being reconstructed by Appalachia Service Project, a nonprofit grant recipient, and underlined the team effort still needed to rebuild western North Carolina for the long haul.
As a turkey and hog farmer in Sampson County and the proud husband of Tara, who owns and operates our local independent pharmacy, I see firsthand the challenges our rural communities face every day. For too many families across North Carolina, the rising cost of prescription drugs is not just a line item on a budget—it's the difference between putting food on the table or filling a life-saving prescription. That's why the latest report from the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance (PRA), "The State of U.S. Drug Pricing: Unaffordable," hits home for me and countless others in our state.
While I've stepped back from day-to-day editorial decisions, I've shifted my focus to growing our news portfolio, expanding our high school sports coverage into Wayne County, and delivering stronger video and social media services to our clients. That work continues, and today I'm excited to share a couple of updates that I believe will improve your experience across all of our platforms.
WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2026) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the reports of eleven individuals who were detained after inadvertently entering military-controlled areas in or near North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District and surrounding region, including areas connected to Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point.
