Today’s NC Political News briefs
State election officials, health officials, education officials and environmental regulators have several statewide updates this week.
State election officials, health officials, education officials and environmental regulators have several statewide updates this week.
State elections officials respond to SAVE results
The State Board of Elections said it is developing a process to review 1,599 potential non-U.S. citizens identified through SAVE results. Executive Director Sam Hayes said the registrations represent a small share of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters and said any identified registrant will receive due process before any removal proceeding is initiated. Source: https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/17/statement-executive-director-sam-hayes-about-save-results
State Board meeting includes absentee voting rules
The State Board of Elections scheduled a remote meeting for July 20 with a tentative agenda that included county board member vacancy appointments, if needed, and adoption of permanent rules for absentee voting processes. Source: https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/17/state-board-meeting-july-20-2026
NCDHHS updates cyclosporiasis cases
NCDHHS said 307 cases of cyclosporiasis and 13 hospitalizations were reported in North Carolina from May 1 to July 14. The department said case counts will be updated weekly and that North Carolina cases do not appear to be associated with a Taco Bell outbreak in other states. Source: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/17/ncdhhs-provides-update-cyclosporiasis-north-carolina
DPI highlights school nutrition workshops
The Department of Public Instruction said school nutrition professionals from across North Carolina can participate in regional NC K-12 Culinary Institute workshops this summer. The program focuses on fresh, nutritious school meals and local school nutrition training. Source: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/20/innovative-nc-k-12-culinary-institute-increases-school-meal-appeal
DEQ announces commercial flounder season dates
DEQ’s Division of Marine Fisheries announced 2026 commercial estuarine flounder season opening dates for Internal Coastal and Joint Fishing Waters. Dates vary by management area and gear category. Source: https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/16/division-marine-fisheries-announces-2026-commercial-estuarine-flounder-season-opening-dates
