On November 19, 2024, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 72-44 to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 10 (HB10). The bill […]
Category: Politics
Tricia Cotham Wins Re-Election Amid Health Challenges and Political Controversy
North Carolina State Representative Tricia Cotham has claimed re-election to the General Assembly’s District 105 seat, a victory that marks her first full term as […]
Gov. Cooper Issues Pardon of Innocence to Pitt County Pastor Wrongfully Convicted for 1993 Robbery
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence to Rev. Darron Carmon, a Pitt County pastor wrongfully convicted of robbery in 1993. The […]
Durham Mayor and Community Organizations Address Gun Violence Through Youth Engagement
Mayor Leonardo Williams emphasized the critical role of community involvement in addressing the rise in gun violence during a press conference on Wednesday. His remarks […]
Durham Leaders Address Community Concerns Amid Crime and Vandalism Incidents
DURHAM – Durham Mayor Leo Williams, joined by Durham County Commissioner Chair Nida Allam and Durham Public Schools (DPS) Board Chair Millicent Rogers, called for […]
Mecklenburg Democratic Party Executive Director Resigns, Cites Concerns Over Discrimination and Governance
Mecklenburg County, NC — Monifa Drayton, the executive director of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party, announced her resignation on Wednesday, citing concerns of racial and […]
Opinion: The NC GOP Needs Backbone, Not Retreat
By Drew Aker Contributing Opinion Writer If the North Carolina Republican Party wants to succeed in 2024 and beyond, it must learn to stand its […]
Democrat Bryan Cohn Flips House District 32 in Granville and Vance Counties
Granville & Vance Counties, NC — In a significant win for the Democratic Party, Bryan Cohn has secured a victory in North Carolina’s House District […]
State Board of Education Seeks Testing Relief for Western NC Schools Affected by Hurricane Helene
Raleigh, NC — The North Carolina State Board of Education announced plans to request a federal waiver for accountability requirements on end-of-course (EOC) exams for […]
New NC Superintendent Mo Green Commits to Continuing Literacy Efforts, Praises Outgoing Superintendent Catherine Truitt
Raleigh, NC — At a press conference today, Mo Green, the newly appointed North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, expressed his gratitude for the work […]