Gov. Josh Stein thanked federal officials Thursday for approving $116M in Hurricane Helene relief. It’s a good step, but he’ll continue to ask Congress for an additional $13.5B to help western North Carolina recover from the catastrophic storm. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/15/n...

North Carolina lawmakers learned how coming federal cuts to SNAP benefits could affect the state’s bottom line during an oversight panel hearing Tuesday. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/13/l...

Budget airline Avelo is closing two of its three operating bases in North Carolina, decreasing service for customers in the state. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/12/a...

Budget airline Avelo is closing two of its three operating bases in North Carolina, decreasing service for customers in the state. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/12/a... By @christinezhu.bsky.social

One of the biggest topics of 2025 for farmers, consumers and healthcare providers in North Carolina was whether raw milk should be legal to sell for human consumption. The battle could well resurface during the 2026 legislative session. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/07/r...

Over the past few years, North Carolina has become one of the nation’s leading states for solar energy development and investment. Solar industry advocates are fighting to keep it that way despite cuts to renewable energy initiatives at the federal level. ncnewsline.com/2025/12/15/n...

Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson is intervening in Duke Energy’s proposal to raise electricity rates in North Carolina. Duke Energy’s request asks for a 15% rate increase over the next two years. ncnewsline.com/briefs/stein...

As the holidays approach, food banks are feeling the effects of funding cuts, but striving to keep North Carolinians from going hungry. ncnewsline.com/briefs/commu...

Exploring showrooms and offerings at the High Point Market, I plopped down in a bean bag, amazed at how soft and luxurious it felt. Its manufacturer’s suggested retail price rose 37.42% this year, going from $1,320 to $1,814, as a result of tariffs. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/29/n...

Robert Cerniglia recalls the late 2016 opening of H Mart in Cary as monumental for members of his community. It’s the only H Mart in North Carolina, and shoppers flock to it from all over the state. But in recent years, prices have been going up. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/10/20/t...

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse held a roundtable in Raleigh on Tuesday to address climate change driving up insurance costs. The Rhode Island Democrat says his home state and North Carolina share similar risks from climate change. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/u...

A judge has set bond at $1,050,000 for Rep. Cecil Brockman during a Friday court appearance after he was charged with multiple sex crimes against a minor. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/j...

NEW: Gov. Josh Stein described Brockman's charges as “extremely serious and deeply troubling.” “While the legal process has yet to play out, it’s clear he cannot effectively serve his constituents and should resign immediately,” Stein said. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-re...

Cecil Brockman, a Democrat representing Guilford County in the North Carolina House, was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple sex crimes, according to Guilford County records. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-re...

GOLDSBORO — Rep. Don Davis, a Democrat representing North Carolina’s first congressional district in the eastern part of the state, is asking national leaders to restore access to flood insurance despite the federal government shutdown. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/10/07/u...

A FERC analysis found the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project potentially redundant. Another natural gas pipeline, the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, could remove the need for Southgate, regulators say. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/10/06/f...

President Trump promises "substantial" tariffs on imported furniture, an effort to help out manufacturers in North Carolina. He announced last week a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, to take place Oct. 1. #ncpol

Gov. Josh Stein signed an order Friday afternoon allowing eligible North Carolinians to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine without obtaining a prescription. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/stein...

The rollout of updated COVID-19 vaccines has left many North Carolinians puzzled over whether they qualify for the new booster shots. ncnewsline.com/briefs/north...

Hurricane Erin pounded the Outer Banks Wednesday, leaving behind floodwaters and closing portions of Highway 12. But the storm spared most of North Carolina. For the Triangle, it’s been a lull in what feels like a constant stream of raining and flooding. ncnewsline.com/2025/08/21/n...

What does the proposed merger of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress actually mean for customers? Took a look here: ncnewsline.com/2025/08/15/c...

North Carolinians can provide public comment on a natural gas pipeline at a hearing Tuesday evening, the latest step in the MVP Southgate project cutting through the state. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/08/12/n...

Democrats in North Carolina’s congressional delegation criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision on Thursday to cut a grant program that would take away more than $156 million from solar projects in the state. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/08/08/n...

North Carolina lawmakers will return to Raleigh this week intending to override several of Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on more than a dozen bills. When they do, it’ll be under the watchful eyes of numerous advocacy groups. #ncpol With @galenb.bsky.social: ncnewsline.com/2025/07/28/n...

Here’s a look at how North Carolina’s congressional delegation is responding to President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” moving forward. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/07/02/h...

Several new laws will take effect on Tuesday, July 1 in North Carolina. Here’s a look at a few and what they mean for North Carolinians. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/06/30/a...

Read more here: ncnewsline.com/2025/06/11/n...

The North Carolina House voted 59-48 Wednesday to pass a contentious bill allowing constitutional carry, sending it to Gov. Josh Stein for approval. But not all Republicans voted for it. The legislature may not be able to override an anticipated gubernatorial veto. #ncpol

Tuesday’s roll call vote highlighted the panel’s disagreement on Senate Bill 50. Some Republicans voted against the measure. Others chose not to vote, hinting at their disapproval but unwillingness to deviate from party expectations. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/const...

The North Carolina House Judiciary 2 Committee voted 6-5 along party lines Tuesday to pass a bill to allow the permitless carry of concealed firearms, one of the most controversial topics of the current legislative session. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/06/03/h...

North Carolina Senate Select Committee on Nominations voted to approve Don van der Vaart's appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Expected to appear in front of the full Senate chamber tomorrow for confirmation. #ncpol Updated story: ncnewsline.com/2025/05/14/n...

This morning in North Carolina's Senate Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee: - voted to confirm Donald van der Vaart as a member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission - considered Reid Wilson as DEQ secretary (discussion only) #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/05/14/n...

The North Carolina Senate passed 20 bills Wednesday in its final series of votes prior to the General Assembly’s Thursday crossover deadline, after which only bills that have passed at least one chamber can be considered. #ncpol With @kingdollar.bsky.social: ncnewsline.com/2025/05/08/n...

The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday against banning raw milk sales. Amendments to the #ncpol Farm Act allow individuals to purchase raw milk through herd share agreements — buying a share of an animal and its raw dairy products. ncnewsline.com/2025/05/06/n...

Gun regulation has been one of the most hotly contested issues at the North Carolina General Assembly this year. Lawmakers have introduced bills on topics like constitutional carry and handguns at private schools. #ncpol With @amandavhernan.bsky.social ncnewsline.com/2025/04/25/a...

Budget airline Avelo will continue operating three bases in North Carolina following plans to partner with ICE to offer deportation flights. The airline will open a base at Mesa Gateway Airport near Phoenix for the deportation flights on May 12. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/04/18/a...

Two committees in the North Carolina General Assembly voted Tuesday to approve legislation banning certain foreign entities from acquiring farmland in the state. The bills could signify a move toward increased tension with foreign countries. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/04/08/b...

Great story by @elichen.bsky.social #WUNC on Asian grocery stores and shops in the Triangle. How the new tariffs will impact these businesses is a whole other issue, of course. So wonderful that we have a AAPI-in-the-South focused journalist at @wunc.org! www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

Areas of North Carolina surrounding a proposed pipeline project would suffer from further environmental pollution, according to a report released this week by the Sierra Club. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/04/03/p...

A significant majority of North Carolina residents oppose laws that would allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit, according to polls released recently. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/newly...

The latest in #ncpol gun legislation: A North Carolina House panel approved a bill Tuesday that would allow individuals to carry handguns at private schools. Sponsors say the proposal is intended to empower security guards. ncnewsline.com/2025/04/01/n...

Senate Bill 50, "Freedom to Carry NC," passed 26-18 in a party line vote after the Senate adopted five amendments and rejected 11 others. Senators debated the bill for about two hours. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/03/20/n...

The third month of the year brings plenty of excitement with March Madness. With that in mind, Rep. Brenden Jones introduced the Restoring Rivalries Act, a bill that would require UNC and NC State to face off in sports every year. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-la...

The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to approve a bill allowing gun owners to carry concealed handguns without obtaining a permit. It's now in the Senate Rules Committee. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/03/18/n...

The North Carolina Senate Rules Committee voted on Wednesday in support of a controversial bill that would lift Duke Energy’s requirements to meet a carbon reduction deadline, sending it to the floor. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/briefs/contr...

A North Carolina Senate committee advanced a bill Tuesday morning that would remove a state mandate on Duke Energy to meet carbon reduction goals by 2030. Current law requires Duke Energy to reduce carbon emissions by 70% of 2005 levels by 2030. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/03/11/n...

“It takes away jobs, it takes away people’s ability to have choices on energy, and ultimately, it takes away North Carolina’s ability and the United States ability to stay competitive in what is clearly a growing market." ncnewsline.com/briefs/democ... via @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol

The visit comes a day after the state Senate approved and sent to the House a bill dubbed the "Border Protection Act," which would require North Carolina's state agencies enter into agreements with ICE to assist with immigration enforcement. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/03/05/w...

House Republicans reintroduced a bill that would dramatically alter how North Carolina elects state senators. Under the proposal, each of the 50 senators would represent two counties, rather than a roughly equal number of state residents. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/03/05/g...

Protesters dotted the North Carolina State Capitol grounds with picnic blankets and signs Tuesday as part of a people’s picnic organized by the 50501 movement. #ncpol With @kingdollar.bsky.social: ncnewsline.com/2025/03/04/p...