A North Carolina state representative has filed a court petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff, escalating a growing controversy around leadership and accountability in the sheriff’s office. The sheriff has also been asked to appear before a House committee as lawmakers weigh next steps. In broader political news, Republicans have officially overtaken Democrats on North Carolina’s voter rolls, a significant milestone highlighted by new data and long-term registration trends. Meanwhile, reaction is pouring in across the state following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with North Carolina officials and members of Congress weighing in on the international development.