Judge Tosses Sheriff Removal Bid; $116M Helene Aid on the Way

A judge has dismissed a petition seeking to remove the Mecklenburg County sheriff from office, bringing an end—at least for now—to a high-profile legal challenge over leadership and accountability. At the same time, North Carolina’s child care task force is focusing on workforce shortages and affor…

Sheriff Removal Hearing Today, Rural Health Funds, Education Lottery

A hearing is scheduled for today on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff. State officials have also outlined plans to distribute a $213 million rural health award, as lawmakers simultaneously consider possible SNAP waivers aimed at expanding flexibility in food assistanc…

Sheriff Removal Hearing Set; Tariffs Threaten NC Farms; Boliek Seeks Voter Roll Probe

A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff, a move that could escalate tensions between lawmakers and local law enforcement leadership. A new report warns that tariffs could have a major economic impact on North Carolina agriculture, pote…

Murders Spark Bail Debate; SCOTUS Rejects Duke Appeal

A string of recent murders across North Carolina is reigniting debate over the state’s bail system and mental health policies, with lawmakers and advocates questioning whether current laws adequately protect public safety while addressing treatment needs. In legal news, the U.S. Supreme Court decli…

Tillis Reacts to Powell Probe; NC Pushes Action on Illegal CDLs

Senator Thom Tillis is reacting to news that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation related to the Fed’s headquarters renovation, calling for accountability as questions mount in Washington. At the same time, North Carolina’s congressional delegation is demanding action…

NC Risks $48.7M Over CDL Issue; Briner Says State Finances Strong

North Carolina could be at risk of losing $48.7 million in federal funding after commercial driver’s licenses were flagged by the federal government, raising concerns about compliance and oversight. Despite that potential setback, a new economic outlook shows North Carolina remains financially stro…

Boliek Briefs Lawmakers, Court Sides With Legislature

State Auditor Dave Boliek delivered an update on the DAVE system to a legislative oversight committee, outlining progress, challenges, and next steps in improving government transparency and accountability. On the campaign trail, Justice Anita Earls says she will continue her bid for the North Caro…

Budget Pressure Builds, Judge Blocks CMPD Video

Questions are emerging over whether progressive activists are strategically entering North Carolina GOP primaries, raising concerns among Republican leaders about voter confusion. State officials are also urging lawmakers to pass a long-delayed budget, warning that growing workloads and staffing pr…

Lawmakers Move to Remove Sheriff; GOP Tops NC Voter Rolls

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 weig…

Terror Plot Thwarted; GOP Tops Voter Rolls; New Laws Take Effect

Federal officials say a New Year’s Eve ISIS-inspired terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina, with U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson and FBI Special Agent James Barnacle crediting coordinated law enforcement efforts for stopping the plot before it could be carried out. As 2026 begins, a slate of new…