Trump Backs Balkcom; $300M for Rail; Judge Rules on NC Fisheries

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Jennifer Balkcom in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, while new questions are emerging over campaign funds connected to outgoing Congressman Chuck Edwards and a Las Vegas trip. Meanwhile, North Carolina has secured nearly $300 million in fe…

Stein Vetoes Election Bill; CATS Audit Finds Millions in Lost Fares

Governor Josh Stein has vetoed a North Carolina elections bill that would shorten the state's early voting period, setting up another potential showdown with Republican lawmakers over election policy. Meanwhile, a new audit of the Charlotte Area Transit System found millions of dollars in estimated…

Walsh Replaces Balkcom; $1B Expansion; Duke Rate Fight

Republicans have selected Walsh as their nominee for North Carolina House District 117, replacing Jennifer Balkcom after she became the GOP nominee for Congress in the 11th District. Meanwhile, Prysmian has announced plans for a $1 billion expansion in Catawba County that is expected to create 385 …

August CJ Poll: Cooper-Whatley, Trump and Stein Approval, Top Issues

The August Carolina Journal Poll provides a new snapshot of North Carolina voters heading toward the November election, including views on the direction of the country and approval ratings for President Donald Trump and Governor Josh Stein. David Larson of Carolina Journal breaks down the latest ge…

Stein Signs Bills; Duke Rate Fight; Hemp Debate Grows

Governor Josh Stein has signed four bills into law while criticizing provisions he says place “petty” restrictions on the governor’s authority. Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is opposing a proposed Duke Energy settlement, arguing that a 6.8% rate increase remains too costly for North Caro…

Death Penalty Sought in Moody Case; Stein Pulls DPS Nominee

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case, marking a major development in the prosecution surrounding the death of the six-year-old. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has withdrawn Jeff Smythe’s nomination to lead the Department of Public Safety, blaming the North Carolina …

Balkcom Wins NC-11 Nomination

Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District have selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards as their nominee for the November election. The program recaps Monday night’s GOP executive committee meeting, including an on-the-ground report from Jeff Brewe…

NC-11 GOP Meets Tonight; Miss NC USA Exclusive

Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District are meeting tonight to select a replacement nominee following Congressman Chuck Edwards’ withdrawal from the race. State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom appears to be the frontrunner after Sen. Tim Moffitt and Adam Smith announced they would not see…

NC-11 GOP Replacement Process; Election Bills Head to Stein; Student Safety

Republicans in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District are moving quickly to select a replacement nominee following Congressman Chuck Edwards' withdrawal from the race. The program also looks at the Department of Public Instruction's first-year update on Superintendent Mo Green's strategic pla…

GOP Eyes Edwards Replacement; Final Voting Days in Raleigh

The fallout from Congressman Chuck Edwards' decision to end his reelection campaign continues, with Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation breaking down the political implications for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District and what comes next as Republicans search for a replacement nominee.…