RALEIGH - The Associated Press called North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District race for Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Harris late Friday, while state election results remained unofficial.
RALEIGH - North Carolina's Justice Department sent inquiry letters to 42 gas stations and referred nine other complaints to the state Department of Agriculture after consumers reported possible fuel-price problems during the temporary suspension of the motor-fuel tax.
RALEIGH - Actuarial reports reviewed by North Carolina’s state and local retirement boards say 2025 results produced no actuarial investment gains available to support benefit increases, while stronger 2026 returns could create room for a cost-of-living adjustment or one-time supplement next year.
RALEIGH - Gov. Josh Stein asked the U.S. Census Bureau to withdraw proposed rules that would change residence criteria and demographic questions for the 2030 Census, warning they could affect North Carolina's representation and funding.
RALEIGH - North Carolina’s elections director told local officials to avoid speculating about or predicting race outcomes while results remain unofficial and county canvassing continues.
RALEIGH - North Carolina House Democratic Leader Robert Reives said Friday he has secured majority commitments to become the chamber’s next speaker, subject to caucus and full House votes.
RALEIGH - Nine North Carolina congressional and legislative contests remained within the state’s recount threshold Thursday night, with county canvasses still a week away and additional eligible ballots still being reviewed.
RALEIGH - The Associated Press called four additional North Carolina U.S. House races for Democratic candidates Thursday, projecting flips in the 6th, 9th, 13th and 14th districts and securing Democrats a projected majority in the state’s incoming delegation.
RALEIGH - Democratic Associate Justice Anita Earls won reelection to the North Carolina Supreme Court, defeating Republican challenger Sarah Stevens in unofficial returns from Tuesday's election.
RALEIGH - About six in 10 North Carolina Senate voters said Republican Michael Whatley was “too supportive” of President Donald Trump, according to AP Voter Poll findings released after Democrat Roy Cooper won the race.
RALEIGH - Gov. Josh Stein announced an $11.3 million expansion of the Child Care WAGE$ salary-supplement program over three years, adding or increasing support for early educators in 39 counties affected by Hurricane Helene.
RALEIGH - The U.S. Treasury Department has certified 204 North Carolina census tracts as Opportunity Zones, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday, completing a designation process for a federal tax-incentive program aimed at attracting private investment.
