North Carolina flags lowered for victims of Hurricane Helene
"Today, we remember those who lost their lives to this terrible and powerful storm and we mourn with their loved ones,” Gov. Cooper said.
Freedom Caucus leader endorses radical proposal for North Carolina to hand its electoral votes to Trump
Rep. Andy Harris said the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in pro-Trump counties would justify the extraordinary maneuver.
Opinion: North Carolina's elections are some of the nation's 'most trustworthy'
McCrory determined that North Carolina elections are completely trustworthy and, with miniscule exceptions, error free. He is heading up the North Carolina Chapter of RightCount, a nonprofit created to educate our voters on the integrity and accuracy of our elections system.
House Freedom Caucus chair suggests North Carolina Legislature could assign electors before votes are tallied
The chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus suggested that legislators in the battleground state of North Carolina could potentially allocate their state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump before votes are counted because of the possible disenfranchisement of voters in Western North Carolina,
North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites
North Carolina state legislators have approved over $600 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief
'Drastically different': How Helene upended ecology and habitat of Western North Carolina
Invasive plants tend to push out advantageous native species and cause other negative ripple effects. For example, tree of heaven, a prevalent invasive in North Carolina, is a preferred host of the spotted lanternfly — a destructive, invasive pest already establishing itself in the state .
Rep. Andy Harris: Storm Damage May Be Cause To Give Trump North Carolina's Electoral Votes
Amid a close presidential race, the Maryland Republican said it's already known how "disenfranchised" residents would've voted if not for Hurricane Helene.
Two people pass out at Obama’s rally for Harris in North Carolina
Two people so far have passed out at Obama's rally for the Harris-Walz campaign in Charlotte, North Carolina tonight.
North Carolina lawmakers pass additional Hurricane Helene relief in brief session
Both the state House and Senate unanimously passed a $604 million relief bill weeks after passing a $273 million relief bill.
Obama Campaigns in North Carolina as Democrats Hope for a 2008 Repeat
The former president has been drawing crowds for Kamala Harris in every battleground, but his presence looms particularly large in the state the party hasn’t won since his first presidential bid.
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown's seat is burning hot
After two tenures and 16 years with the program, it looks like Mack Brown's time with the North Carolina Tar Heels may soon come to an end
College football insider predicts breakup between Mack Brown and Carolina
The Tar Heels are a basketball school thanks to their rich history and six NCAA Championships, but Brown has done some great work with the football program. To many fans, he's known as a championship-winning coach at Texas, but Brown coached at UNC from 1988 to 1997 and then again from 2019 to current day.
'Nowhere to hide:' Jacksonville transplants to North Carolina tell of Helene's wrath
Former Jacksonville residents who moved to Asheville and nearby mountain towns through they had a refuge from hurricanes. Then came Hurricane Helene.
AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments
Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of up to $1,500 on Friday.
'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene
The growing and selling of Fraser Fir Christmas trees is a big economic pipeline for western North Carolina. After Tropical Storm Helene crushed the region, there's uncertainty around what will happen and many's livelihoods are up in the air.
WATCH LIVE: Walz holds campaign rally with James Taylor in Wilmington, North Carolina
The Harris-Walz campaign has prioritized flipping North Carolina from red to blue in November. The state backed Trump in both 2016 and 2020, but President Joe Biden shrunk the margin to around 1 percent in the latter election and Democrats were hopeful Harris and Walz could turn the state blue. Polls show a tight race in the state.
Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.
North Carolina sees record early voting as constitutional amendment stirs debate
Early voting turnout across North Carolina has broken records. While people casting their ballot know they’ll have choices for office they’ll also have a say to
North Carolina 2024 Trump-Harris Polls: Trump Leads By About 1 Point In 2 New Surveys—A Near-Tie
Vice President Kamala Harris is vying to become only the second Democratic presidential candidate to win North Carolina in more than 40 years as the state has slowly shifted to the left, with most polls showing her and former President Donald Trump in ...
The Most Important Race in North Carolina You Haven’t Heard About
The North Carolina police have not been defunded; after 2020, many local police budgets increased. While initially immigration surged under President Joe Biden, it has fallen dramatically after a crackdown. And there is no evidence that crime increases are driven by undocumented immigrants.
North Carolina reopens section of Blue Ridge Parkway
A 20-mile stretch — the first in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene caused a complete closure — is back in use.
Scenarios, Processes, Litigation, and Resolution: What happens if voters and elections in North Carolina are challenged?
Challenges to another voter's registration must be filed with the county board of elections, which would then conduct a preliminary evidentiary hearing to determine whether grounds for the challenge are sufficient. The challenger bears the burden of proof in such challenges.
North Carolina split-ticket voters spare Trump from Mark Robinson scandal
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC) refused to drop out of the 2024 election after reports surfaced detailing his history of posting vulgar, antisemitic comments on pornographic websites. Robinson had previously been a lightning rod for controversy following a string of inflammatory comments made throughout his political career.
North Carolina Voter Registration Ends: How Democrats, Republicans Compare
Democrats outnumber Republicans among registered voters in North Carolina, but polls still show a tight race in the Tar Heel State.
When will the rest of I-40 reopen in western North Carolina? Not anytime soon
The main artery between western North Carolina and East Tennessee is still under construction after Hurricane Helene devastated the region with historic rainfall and flooding in late September.
Some roads in North Carolina still closed following Helene
Some roads in North Carolina are still closed after Helene caused widespread destruction in the region. Visit North Carolina has put out a link to a map that shows closures in the region.
26 people are still missing in North Carolina from Helene
According to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper‘s office, Helene hit the state as the “deadliest tropical storm in the state’s history.” As of Monday, the state confirmed 95 deaths and 26 people who are still missing. A total of 765 people in the state were rescued.
Indiana Task Force 1 members detail recovery efforts in North Carolina, Florida
The devastation was beyond words, even for those who have seen it before.
Helene’s historic destruction hasn’t stopped early voting in North Carolina
HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — About three weeks after Hurricane Helene pummeled western North Carolina, the Hot Springs Community Center was still caked in mud. A paper sign hung on the door warning visitors to use “extreme caution” until the building ...
North Carolina voters weigh amendment to explicitly bar noncitizens from voting
North Carolinians heading to the polls this year may be surprised to find a ballot measure proposing an amendment to the state constitution requiring all eligible voters to be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age — restrictions already enforced by state and federal law.
Tulsi Gabbard joins Republican Party during Trump rally in North Carolina
Former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced she was officially joining the GOP as former President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina.
95 confirmed dead, 26 missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
North Carolina officials confirmed that 26 people remain unaccounted for and 95 are confirmed dead from Hurricane Helene's impact in North Carolina.
While parts of western North Carolina are off-limits, other mountain towns seek fall tourists
Parts of western North Carolina remain off-limits to tourists as the recovery from Helene continues. But other mountain communities are eager to welcome fall visitors to help keep their small businesses afloat as they try to get back to normal.
Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain
As Florida and North Carolina change voting rules because of the hurricanes, they might face legal challenges – and open the doors to false claims of election fraud.
Nearly 30 People Still Missing in North Carolina After Helene
The number is down from an estimate last week that there were 92 missing people after the storm hit western North Carolina in September.
Branch County truck driver mobilizes massive aid effort for hurricane victims
Help is pouring in from all across the nation, as we navigate a devastating hurricane season. There are now millions of people in need of help.