Lawmakers on the House Oversight and Reform Committee questioned Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials during a hearing on public safety. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The nine regional finalists for North Carolina’s 2026 Teacher of the Year have been revealed. #nced nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Word: An utter impossibility nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A former Surry County Board of Elections chair Jwas indicted on three new charges linked to his arrest for allegedly doctoring ice cream for his granddaughters with narcotics last August. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The White House and top officials in the Trump administration are calling on governors — including in holdout North Carolina — to opt in to President Donald Trump’s school choice federal tax credit program. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A legislative hearing on public safety and crime in Charlotte has been delayed again. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A candidate for the state House of Representatives unexpectedly died last week. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

More than $233 million in federal public assistance grant reimbursement funds is headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

"We're finding ways to win." Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Seth Jarvis tallied twice, and the Hurricanes beat the Senators 4-3. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Sebastian Aho's overtime goal gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the Kings. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Word: A Solemn Warning nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Nearly 10 years later the Orange County GOP headquarters was firebombed and vandalized, the case had been closed by the FBI office in Charlotte due to a lack of “viable leads.” nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A federal court challenge to North Carolina’s new congressional map has been dropped. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A breakdown of the upcoming March primary elections. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Sen. Thom Tillis, emboldened by his decision not to run for reelection, has ramped up his criticism of the Trump administration without specifically going after the president. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

In Part 2 of North State Journal’s interview with Eric Tulsky, the Hurricanes GM discusses contracts, trades and more. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Members of the Professional Educators of North Carolina are questioning the transparency and consent process involved in a merger with a national teacher’s union. #nced nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Word: A terrible fact nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Part 1 of North State Journal’s two-part interview with Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Hurricanes sent veteran defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to Buffalo for 22-year-old Russian winger Viktor Neuchev. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem announced that more than $116 million will be headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

State Auditor Dave Boliek issued a letter to the N.C. State Board of Elections last week asking it to investigate “voter registrations that list non-residential addresses.” #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

National School Choice Week returns from Jan. 25-31 with 55 flagship events scheduled nationwide. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin gave fellow rookie Oliver Moore a beatdown, but the Blackhawks center got the last word with the winner in a 4-3 shootout win. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The General Assembly’s America 250 Committee continues its work on celebrations and events for the nation’s anniversary. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The State Board of Elections voted to end Sunday early voting in some counties as well as early in-person voting sites at a handful of colleges and universities. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Southern Group is adding a Charlotte office, led by two former city council members. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The budget impasse between Republicans in the General Assembly has carried into 2026, with funding for the proposed N.C. Children's Hospital resurfacing this week. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

“It’s tough to see a better save than that.” Brandon Bussi’s show-stopping save will go down as the highlight, but the Hurricanes goalie put on a clinic in Carolina’s 2-1 win over the Sabres. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A federal judge has blocked a legislative committee from case files involving the murder of Iryna Zarutska. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Word: Learning to pray nsjonline.com/article/2026...

“It’s been a long time coming against this team.” The Hurricanes exacted some revenge on the Panthers, thumping their rivals 9-1. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A petition filed to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden was dismissed Thursday by Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the General Assembly over Gov. Josh Stein in the lawsuit involving a state law that changed certain appointments. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Crime data in major North Carolina cities can often be conflicting. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

A request for $220 million in bonds to fund water and sewer projects in Raleigh — including around Crabtree Valley Mall — was approved by the Local Government Commission during its first meeting of 2026. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

South Carolina’s measles outbreak exploded into one of the worst in the U.S., with state health officials confirming new cases that have spread to North Carolina. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Word: The law of sacrifice nsjonline.com/article/2026...

North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un observed test flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Jaccob Slavin didn't get credited with the goal, but it didn't matter — the defenseman, in his return to the lineup, starred in the Hurricanes' comeback win over the Kraken. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The co-chairs of the N.C. House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform sent letters to officials from both the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County related to crime and public safety. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Former member of the North Carolina House Carl Stewart Jr. died in the final week of 2025 at age 89. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

An audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery describes a revenue increase but a decrease in the amount transferred for education spanning. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued news of an audit showing 54% of trucking driver’s licenses in North Carolina given to people from foreign countries were issued illegally. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

“You’ve just got to keep with it, keep turning the rocks over.” Frederik Andersen got back in the win column and Jalen Chatfield celebrated a milestone game with two points as the Hurricanes manhandled the Ducks in a 5-2 win. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug charges in a New York federal court. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging President Donald Trump not to consider a pardon for an insurance company executive who was convicted in 2020 on federal charges linked to bribery and wire fraud. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2026...

The Hurricanes — and their fans — spoiled Mikko Rantanen’s return to Raleigh, using Andrei Svechnikov’s four assists and K'Andre Miller’s three points in a 6-3 win over the Stars. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

“I understand the nature of it. ... I'm expecting it.” Mikko Rantanen will get a harsh reception Tuesday in his first game in Raleigh since being traded from the Hurricanes. Last year's saga hasn't, however, affected his friendship with Sebastian Aho. nsjonline.com/article/2026...

America 250 is underway. nsjonline.com/article/2026...