Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper tells @ncnewsline.com it’s going to be tough for Cawthorn to find success in Florida’s 19th congressional district. “His past behavior and dalliances with the law are certain to be brought up in what was already a crowded primary field."

Flanked by state and local law enforcement in Southport, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina must have a greater integration between its criminal justice system and mental health care system.

Senator Phil Berger denies endorsement from Trump is part of any possible redistricting deal - but new maps are still a possibility ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/n...

Sports betting is prompting more calls to North Carolina’s gambling helpline. And increasingly the callers are concerned parents: ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/c... @ncnewsline.com

Calling it a strategic move that “redefines higher education” for the region, Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte announced plans on Tuesday to combine forces. ncnewsline.com/briefs/elon-...

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles won her Democratic primary Tuesday as the death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte's light rail draws more scrutiny ncnewsline.com/2025/09/10/n...

Leading UNC researcher worries about ‘chaos,’ mixed messages as respiratory illnesses see an uptick ncnewsline.com/2025/09/09/l...

NC Labor Day 2025: A state that’s best for business is also ranked worst for workers ncnewsline.com/2025/09/01/n...

As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill welcomes its biggest class of undergraduates yet, employees are bracing for $70 million in cuts to the university's budget because of federal funding cuts and uncertainty over the state budget. ncnewsline.com/2025/08/13/a...

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took on income inequality, the Trump administration, and the media conglomerates as he urged North Carolina's young voters to get more involved ncnewsline.com/2025/08/11/b...

The North Carolina Community College System will soon embark on a search for its fifth new president in roughly six years. ncnewsline.com/2025/08/05/n...

Despite concerns, UNC Board of Governors OKs initial plans for UNC-Asheville multi-purpose stadium ncnewsline.com/2025/07/25/d...

North Carolina businesses lost $1.8 billion in revenue to organized retail theft in 2022. The schemes are increasingly sophisticated with fraudsters crossing jurisdictional lines to avoid prosecution. Now retailers are hoping bipartisan legislation can change that: ncnewsline.com/2025/07/21/b...

North Carolina ranked ‘Top State for Business’ but federal cuts, uncertainty threaten progress ncnewsline.com/2025/07/10/n...

Shrimp and grit: Commercial fishermen, coastal legislators vow to spike proposed shrimping ban ncnewsline.com/2025/06/24/s...

Departing NC Teacher of the Year challenges State Board, legislators to do more for public schools ncnewsline.com/2025/06/05/d...

Gov. Josh Stein likened the current situation surrounding cannabis and THC products to the ‘wild, wild West.’ He's hopeful the new North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis can change that: ncnewsline.com/2025/06/04/n...

Thursday, June 5th would be Solomon Wynn’s 17th birthday. But instead of planning Solly’s birthday party, his stepmother Charlene Zorn was back at the legislature this week pleading with lawmakers to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and vaping products in North Carolina from 18 to 21. #vaping

On Tuesday, the State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees gave its initial approval to a series of actions that would reorient and stabilize the plan. NC employees and teachers would also be asked to do their part by paying higher insurance premiums starting in 2026. ncnewsline.com/2025/05/20/s...

Legislation that would provide health coverage parity for supplemental and diagnostic breast imaging won near unanimous support in the NC House, a week after breast cancer survivors called out their male counterparts in the legislature for failure to advance the bill. ncnewsline.com/briefs/advoc...

After approving a ban on DEI, NC House votes to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen ncnewsline.com/2025/05/02/a...

“We should be mad as hell”: NC legislators who’ve survived breast cancer seek improved detection ncnewsline.com/2025/04/30/w...

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. These lawmakers are pushing to change that with the ‘MOMnibus’ bill: ncnewsline.com/2025/04/21/a...

“Cutting the corporate income tax does not fill a child’s stomach. It doesn’t raise teacher pay. It doesn’t heal our rural hospitals or fix our crumbling roads.” ncnewsline.com/2025/04/15/h...

ICYMI: More than 4,500 gathered in Raleigh Saturday to protest the Trump administration, calling for an end to cuts to health care and welfare programs as well as the removal of massive tariffs that have caused the stock market to tumble. ncnewsline.com/2025/04/06/t... @kingdollar.bsky.social

Expect to see sweeping new tariffs with ‘Liberation Day’ upon us. To understand how this could impact your wallet, we spoke to a leading NCSU economist about how Trump's plan could impact NC’s economy. ncnewsline.com/2025/04/01/w... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

Photo gallery: Signs of hope and great need six months after Hurricane Helene ncnewsline.com/2025/03/26/s... #wnc @ncnewsline.com

Kevin Howell, UNC Health’s Chief External Affairs Officer, has been selected to succeed Randy Woodson as North Carolina State University’s next chancellor. Here's why he gained the trust of university leaders and legislators👇: ncnewsline.com/2025/03/18/u... #NC

With double-digit vacancy rates in multiple agencies, NC state government and the Stein administration look to revamp the hiring process 👇 ncnewsline.com/2025/03/17/w...

With Republican members of Congress advised to avoid holding in-person events, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11) took the stage in Asheville and tried to put a positive spin on the first few weeks of the second Trump administration. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-co...

“This decision does not define us—our resilience does.” Having lost its appeal, Raleigh's Saint Augustine’s University will pursue a 90-day arbitration process to ensure that all students graduating through May 2025 can earn degrees from an accredited university. ncnewsline.com/briefs/in-an...

While a major milestone is met in recovery from Helene, NC's Transportation Secretary travels to D.C. to meet with his counterparts in the U.S. DOT in hopes of getting several projects now on hold under the Trump administration back on track. ncnewsline.com/2025/03/03/n... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

State School Superintendent Mo Green has not been bashful in striving to make North Carolina the best public education system in the country. But how will a dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education impact those plans? ncnewsline.com/2025/02/28/n... #ncpol #NCed

NC DMV commissioner Wayne Goodwin announces plans to leave beleaguered agency ncnewsline.com/2025/02/26/d... #ncpol

A month of Trump: NC educators feel the impact of fast and furious orders from Washington • NC Newsline search.app/aswgaGnTQX8L...

Lessons learned: Lawmakers hope to avoid mistakes from the past as they rebuild Western NC ncnewsline.com/2025/02/03/l...

A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal aid programs, but North Carolina is bracing for what comes next. The proposed freeze could upend the state’s economy. Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social reports: ncnewsline.com/2025/01/28/t...

UNC-CH faculty push for guidance, student protections as Trump cracks down on immigrants ncnewsline.com/2025/01/27/u...

State employees and NC teachers may see a hike in premiums as early as next year. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-tr...

North Carolina fifth district Congresswoman Virginia Foxx says she is doing fine after slipping and falling down the stairs Friday outside the U.S. House chamber. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-co...

In his first full day on the job Thursday, Governor Josh Stein traveled to western North Carolina where he signed five executive orders to speed recovery for residents still coping with last year’s damage from Hurricane Helene. The new state auditor has questions. ncnewsline.com/briefs/ncs-n...

From the COVID-19 pandemic to Medicaid expansion to medical debt relief for millions, we get a check-up on North Carolina's health with the outgoing NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley ncnewsline.com/2025/01/02/c...

The new year starts with a changing of the guard in North Carolina’s executive branch. ncnewsline.com/briefs/north...

Gov. Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein sued Republican legislative leaders Monday, seeking to block part of a new law that strips the governor’s office of the power to appoint members of the state elections board. @galenb.bsky.social with details 👇 ncnewsline.com/2024/12/23/c...

Fourth Circuit judge reverses retirement plans, preventing Trump from naming replacement ncnewsline.com/2024/12/16/f... via @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol

It’s Belichicks first time coaching college football and UNC is poised to pay the former New England Patriots coach $50 million over the next five years. ncnewsline.com/2024/12/12/u...

“We are looking at a time where you could see one in every five farms will not be able to operate in 2025.” ncnewsline.com/2024/12/11/n... #wnc

Without accreditation, students hoping to attend the historic HBCU would find themselves unable to receive federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education. ncnewsline.com/2024/12/10/s...

"It’s certain that Griffin is challenging ballots of people who voted for him, including loyal Republicans, and even local elected officials. " What happens when an election protest snares voters all stripes: ncnewsline.com/2024/12/09/s... Great reporting by Newsline's @lbonner.bsky.social

Would North Carolinians support Trump’s mass deportation plans? A new poll offers some surprises. ncnewsline.com/2024/12/06/w...