When six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December 2025, she weighed 27 pounds. Members of the N.C. House Oversight Committee say Mecklenburg County social service workers overlooked years of abuse. ncnewsline.com/2026/06/04/n... @ncnewsline.com

Sen. Amy Galey said while AI transcribers have helped practitioners with charting, her proposal, House Bill 565, would focus on the increasing adoption by hospital systems and other providers of AI systems designed to maximize billing. @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

Will NC lawmakers make their deadline for a budget deal? Stein is unconvinced, but hopeful. ncnewsline.com/2026/06/02/w...

Two million fewer children are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP since Trump took office, said Joan Alker, executive director of Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families. When child enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP goes down, the uninsured rate for children goes up. @ncnewsline.com

A month after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act, voting rights advocates are sharpening their messaging. ncnewsline.com/2026/05/28/s...

October trial date set for former FBI Director Comey ncnewsline.com/briefs/octob... @ncnewsline.com

It has been more than 50 years since North Carolina launched a public medical school. This week, the UNC Board of Governors gave the initial OK to UNC Wilmington to start one ncnewsline.com/2026/05/22/u... @ncnewsline.com

Four years after Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced plans to build a new line of electric vehicles in North Carolina, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced his office has filed suit filed suit against the company on behalf of the NC Department of Commerce. ncnewsline.com/2026/05/21/n...

NC senators consider new restrictions on artificial intelligence in insurance and medical billing ncnewsline.com/2026/05/20/n... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol #AI

Can a Charlotte pilot help solve the ‘boarding’ crisis in many North Carolina emergency departments? ncnewsline.com/2026/05/19/n... #ncpol

“No patient who is dealing with a miscarriage or in need of abortion care should be forced to drive hundreds of miles to pick up a medication that is not just effective, we know is exceedingly safe,” said Dr. Jenna Beckham, an OB-GYN in Durham. @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

One in four NC teens experience depression. Can peer-to-peer support improve their mental health?  ncnewsline.com/2026/05/14/o... #ncpol

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm one person from North Carolina is among the passengers evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak. ncnewsline.com/2026/05/12/n... @ncnewsline.com

Will map mayhem decide the midterms? One national pollster in North Carolina says not if Democrats stay on message. ncnewsline.com/2026/05/11/w... #ncpol #economy #VotingRights

Vi Lyles became the Queen City’s first Black woman mayor in 2017. She announced this week she will step down at the end of June. ncnewsline.com/briefs/the-h... #ncpol @ncnewsline.com

NC lawmakers propose using voucher funds, sports betting proceeds for childcare subsidies ncnewsline.com/2026/05/06/n... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

“It’s not a good news cycle for Chuck Edwards.” That’s how Chris Cooper, professor of political science and public affairs at Western Carolina University, summed up the latest allegations involving the 65-year-old congressman.

‘Do your jobs!’: Teachers, allies flood into Raleigh with message for state leaders ncnewsline.com/2026/05/01/d...

The bill also earmarks $47 million in recurring funds for farmland preservation. North Carolina is losing 100,000 acres of farmland and forest land a year. ncnewsline.com/2026/04/30/n... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

Stein: As power demand rises, North Carolina must confront ‘policy hostility’ toward clean energy ncnewsline.com/2026/04/28/s... #ncpol #affordability

As other states expand quality pre-K, North Carolina lags behind  ncnewsline.com/2026/04/23/a... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

North Carolina teachers could receive the highest starting salaries in the Southeast if the legislature follows Gov. Josh Stein’s recommended budget, which he revealed on Tuesday. ncnewsline.com/2026/04/21/s... | With @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol

Six weeks away from the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is doing his best to keep legislators focused on the damage caused during the 2024 hurricane season. ncnewsline.com/2026/04/20/h...

It’s not rocket science: UNC System leaders make the case for increased funding ncnewsline.com/2026/04/17/i... #ncpol

It has been more than 50 years since North Carolina launched a public medical school, and during that time, the state’s population has doubled. UNC-Wilmington is now seeking approval to add an accredited four-year medical school with a three-year accelerated track. #ncbiz #UNC #ncpol

“The research shows if you graduate in a time of economic recession or great technology disruption, the legacy of that will affect your job 15 years from now — your wages, how much you earn over a lifetime, and your career trajectory.” ncnewsline.com/2026/04/15/t... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

‘The hell with the midterms’: Former NC governor says Republicans need to focus on economy, not war  ncnewsline.com/2026/04/13/t...

New Polling: Increasingly pessimistic, North Carolinians favor more guardrails on presidency ncnewsline.com/2026/04/09/n... | #ncpol

NC governor warns of ‘exceedingly painful cuts’ as legislative tax cuts reduce future revenue ncnewsline.com/2026/04/08/n...

NC Democrats call Trump’s rhetoric toward Iran ‘repugnant’ and ‘reckless’ ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-de...

Could higher tolls be in the NC ferry system’s future? These NC lawmakers want a state audit first. ncnewsline.com/2026/04/06/c... @ncnewsline.com

Friday marks the 18-month anniversary of Helene’s devastating blow to western North Carolina. Gov. Stein is calling on the General Assembly to invest another $792 million in the region as recovery continues. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/26/n... #WNC #ncpol #Helene

“We got folks out here selling plasma to make ends meet,” said Mac Johnson, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 449 at RDU airport. “These are federal employees. This is a disgrace.” @ncnewsline.com #ncpol #TSA

From buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spent ncnewsline.com/2026/03/23/f... #traffic #ncpol

Get ready for more changes to the State Health Plan in 2027. Some state employees offered their own ideas for managing the plan that serves 750,000 state employees, teachers, retirees and dependents. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/17/b... via @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

NC is finally attracting more dentists. Would political oversight help or harm the profession? ncnewsline.com/2026/03/16/n... #ncpol #dental @ncnewsline.com

From timber to tinder: NC forestry officials worry about growing fire dangers, fewer workers ncnewsline.com/2026/03/12/f... #nc #ncpol #WNC

North Carolina is losing 100,000 acres of farmland and forest land a year. Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler calls it the biggest issue in agriculture today. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/11/n...

Veteran state Senator Graig Meyer to resign North Carolina Senate seat. Here’s why and what comes next. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/09/s... #ncpol

‘We’re dumping money into the ocean’: Outer Banks seeks state help for long-term NC 12 fix ncnewsline.com/2026/03/05/w... via @ncnewsline.com

Former Congressman Wiley Nickel cruises to win primary for Wake County District Attorney ncnewsline.com/2026/03/03/f...

NC Gov. Josh Stein urges North Carolinians to be vigilant as war escalates in Iran ncnewsline.com/2026/03/03/s... #ncpol

UNC-CH scraps ‘surreptitious’ recording policy; some faculty still have concerns ncnewsline.com/2026/03/02/u... #ncpol #AAUP

Faculty leader addresses critics as UNC System defines ‘academic freedom’ ncnewsline.com/2026/02/26/f... #unc #ncpol

A total of $3,507.15 in unauthorized charges were withdrawn from the town’s accounts, according to the audit. Some of those funds were wrongfully spent on gift cards, electronics, groceries and even dog treats. ncnewsline.com/2026/02/25/s...

As the UNC Board of Governors is poised to increase tuition, a prominent conservative pushes back ncnewsline.com/2026/02/25/u...

A coalition of over 800 small businesses launched a national sign-on letter Friday that calls on the Trump administration and Congress to deliver “full, fast, and automatic” tariff refunds. ncnewsline.com/2026/02/20/n...

After years of conservative pushback, Holly Springs town council adopts nondiscrimination ordinance ncnewsline.com/2026/02/18/a...

North Carolinians honor civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson ncnewsline.com/2026/02/17/n...

If you are celebrating Valentine’s Day this weekend, chances are you’ve noticed it’s going to cost more to demonstrate your love. ncnewsline.com/2026/02/13/t #Valentine's #nc @ncnewsline.com