October CJ Poll; Cooper Leads Whatley by 10; Early Voting Tops 1 Million

The latest Carolina Journal Poll offers a new look at North Carolina's political landscape with less than two weeks until Election Day. David Larson of Carolina Journal joins the program to break down approval ratings for President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Stein, along with voter preferences in l…

Wake County Legislative Races; $873M for Helene Recovery; Mail Ballot Ruling

Republicans face three competitive legislative races in Wake County that could leave the state's most populous county without GOP representation in the General Assembly. Republican incumbents Erin Paré and Mike Schietzelt are defending their House seats, while Chris Stock challenges Democratic Sen.…

Trump Rallies in Greenville; Vance Visits WNC; Early Voting Update

President Donald Trump returned to North Carolina Tuesday night for a campaign rally in Greenville, where he urged voters to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley and congressional candidates Laurie Buckhout and Jennifer Balkcom. The program features audio from the rally, includi…

NC Fuel Prices Fall; $550M for Rail; Democrats Lead Early Voting

North Carolina is reporting the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the nation following the temporary suspension of the state's 41-cent-per-gallon fuel tax. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has announced a settlement with UNC-Chapel Hill resolving federal investigations into allegations of ant…

10 Noncitizens Indicted; Early Voting Begins; School Choice Expansion

Federal prosecutors have announced indictments against 10 noncitizens accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally voting in North Carolina elections, including the 2024 general election. The charges come as early voting gets underway across the state ahead of the November midterms. M…

Early Voting Begins; Trump Returns to NC; Atrium Network Dispute

Early voting begins today across all 100 North Carolina counties ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with voters able to cast ballots through October 31. President Donald Trump is also preparing to return to North Carolina for an October 20 rally in Greenville, where he is expected to campai…

Noncitizen Voter Review; NC School Choice Ranking; Faith and Politics

Two Democratic members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections are questioning the accuracy of federal data identifying 1,599 registered voters as potential noncitizens. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the findings, concerns raised by board members, and the sta…

Democrats Regain Party Lead; NC Takes Over Town Finances

Democrats have narrowly regained their position as North Carolina’s largest registered political party, surpassing Republicans for the first time since January, although unaffiliated voters remain the state's largest overall voting bloc. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program w…

Stein Signs Gas Tax Relief; Atrium Lawsuit

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has signed legislation temporarily suspending the state's 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax through November 30, while criticizing Republican lawmakers for not doing more to address the rising cost of living. Republican legislative leaders defended the measure as an example …

State Health Plan Warning; Teacher Vacancies Fall; SCOTUS Blocks FCC Order

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner is warning that Atrium Health’s new affordability program could accelerate financial problems for the State Health Plan by shifting additional costs onto taxpayers and plan members. Atrium maintains its program will help reduce out-of-pocket expenses for p…