The White House is partnering with the NRCC to help recruit a Republican candidate in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, signaling heightened national interest in the seat. Charitable giving across North Carolina has rebounded after last year’s decline, with nonprofits reporting stronger donation levels heading into the holiday season. An opinion piece argues that the UNC System should avoid tuition increases to protect affordability for students. Meanwhile, both sides in the State Health Plan transgender care lawsuit are seeking a pause as they evaluate recent legal developments, and North Carolina has slipped to 13th place in the latest Tax Foundation business climate rankings.