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Foxx requests congressional observers as North Carolina’s 5th District count continues
RALEIGH - U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx says congressional election observers will monitor the continuing count in North Carolina’s 5th District, where unofficial results reported Sunday showed Democrat Chuck Hubbard leading by 99 votes.
North Carolina sets food-only relaunch for Medicaid Healthy Opportunities Pilot
RALEIGH - North Carolina plans to relaunch the Healthy Opportunities Pilot in early 2027, using about $25 million in state and federal funding to deliver weekly healthy food boxes to qualifying Medicaid members in 33 counties.
State audit keeps North Carolina Secretary of State cybersecurity findings confidential
RALEIGH - A state audit released Friday says auditors reviewed selected cybersecurity controls at the North Carolina Secretary of State, but the public report withholds the findings and recommendations.
AP calls Mark Harris reelected in North Carolina’s 8th District
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.
North Carolina sends 42 fuel-price inquiry letters, refers nine complaints
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.
Actuarial report sets thresholds for potential 2027 NC pension increases
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.
Stein asks Census Bureau to withdraw proposed 2030 count rules
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.
North Carolina elections director cautions officials against predicting race outcomes
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.
Reives announces majority support for North Carolina House speaker
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.
Nine North Carolina races remain within recount threshold
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.
AP calls four more North Carolina U.S. House races for Democrats
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.