Utah prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, new U.S. Census data shows North Carolina’s median household income climbed to $74,000 in 2024. Wiley Nickel has announced a run for Wake County district attorney. State Auditor Dave Boliek is raising concerns about transparency in Charlotte’s settlement with its CMPD chief. Governor Stein is in Washington, D.C., pressing federal officials for $13.5 billion in additional Hurricane Helene recovery aid.

Utah prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, new U.S. Census data shows North Carolina&rsquo;s median household income climbed to $74,000 in 2024. Wiley Nickel has announced a run for Wake County district attorney. State Auditor Dave Boliek is raising concerns about transparency in Charlotte&rsquo;s settlement with its CMPD chief. Governor Stein is in Washington, D.C., pressing federal officials for $13.5 billion in additional Hurricane Helene recovery aid.

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Kirk Suspect Charged, Charlotte Transparency, NC Income Rises

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Governor Josh Stein is urging lawmakers to approve a $1.4 billion “critical needs budget,” arguing the funding is necessary to keep key state services operating while the broader budget stalemate continues. On foreign policy, Senator Ted Budd voiced support for President Trump’s approach toward Iran, backing the administration’s strategy amid rising global tensions. In election law, a federal judge has upheld North Carolina’s ban on ballot selfies, ruling the restriction is intended to prevent vote buying and protect election integrity. Meanwhile, North Carolina has received a record $52.9 million federal grant to support charter schools, the largest such award in the state’s history, aimed at expanding or launching dozens of charter programs over the next five years.

Governor Josh Stein is urging lawmakers to approve a $1.4 billion &ldquo;critical needs budget,&rdquo; arguing the funding is necessary to keep key state services operating while the broader budget stalemate continues. On foreign policy, Senator Ted Budd voiced support for President Trump&rsquo;s approach toward Iran, backing the administration&rsquo;s strategy amid rising global tensions. In election law, a federal judge has upheld North Carolina&rsquo;s ban on ballot selfies, ruling the restriction is intended to prevent vote buying and protect election integrity. Meanwhile, North Carolina has received a record $52.9 million federal grant to support charter schools, the largest such award in the state&rsquo;s history, aimed at expanding or launching dozens of charter programs over the next five years.

Stein Pushes $1.4B Budget; Judge Upholds Ballot Selfie Ban

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Officials are reviewing the results of North Carolina’s primary elections as counties prepare for Friday’s canvass and outline the rules that could trigger a recount in extremely close races. In municipal news, a new audit reports that Rocky Mount’s cash reserves dropped by $80 million under the city’s current management, raising questions about fiscal oversight. At the federal level, North Carolina lawmakers are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the state’s policy on gender transition procedures for prison inmates. Meanwhile, State Senator Graig Meyer has resigned from the General Assembly to take over leadership of the North Carolina Justice Center.

Officials are reviewing the results of North Carolina&rsquo;s primary elections as counties prepare for Friday&rsquo;s canvass and outline the rules that could trigger a recount in extremely close races. In municipal news, a new audit reports that Rocky Mount&rsquo;s cash reserves dropped by $80 million under the city&rsquo;s current management, raising questions about fiscal oversight. At the federal level, North Carolina lawmakers are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the state&rsquo;s policy on gender transition procedures for prison inmates. Meanwhile, State Senator Graig Meyer has resigned from the General Assembly to take over leadership of the North Carolina Justice Center.

Primary Recap; Rocky Mount Audit Raises Alarm

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The razor-thin State Senate District 26 primary continues as challenger Sam Page expanded his lead over Senate leader Phil Berger to 23 votes after provisional ballots were counted, keeping the race under intense scrutiny. Meanwhile, FEMA has released $3.59 million in recovery funding for Burke County to support ongoing rebuilding efforts. In education news, a follow-up audit uncovered additional issues in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, even as a new statewide report highlights strong principal retention and relatively stable teacher attrition rates. In the courts, NC State University is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit tied to toxic chemical exposure claims at Poe Hall.

The razor-thin State Senate District 26 primary continues as challenger Sam Page expanded his lead over Senate leader Phil Berger to 23 votes after provisional ballots were counted, keeping the race under intense scrutiny. Meanwhile, FEMA has released $3.59 million in recovery funding for Burke County to support ongoing rebuilding efforts. In education news, a follow-up audit uncovered additional issues in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, even as a new statewide report highlights strong principal retention and relatively stable teacher attrition rates. In the courts, NC State University is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit tied to toxic chemical exposure claims at Poe Hall.

Page Lead Grows to 23 Votes Over Berger

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Kirk Suspect Charged, Charlotte Transparency, NC Income Rises

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