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North Carolina ramps up PTSD support with peer programs during awareness month
June is PTSD Awareness Month. With North Carolina home to numerous military bases and a large law enforcement presence, departments across the state are actively participating in programs designed to support those affected by PTSD. Somebody to...

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race wide open after Tillis bows out
CHARLOTTE — Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s not running again, a day after he railed against President Donald Trump’s spending bill. The most interesting 2026 race in the country just got more interesting. Tillis is not running. There are three...

Stein on job development in North Carolina
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and the Workforce and Apprenticeship Council outline their first report today at Central Piedmont Community College. Earlier this spring, Stein established the council to focus on ways to expand access to good jobs...

Lara Trump considers Senate bid in North Carolina
By EMILY GOODIN, SENIOR WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 14:45 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 14:45 EDT, 30 June 2025 Advertisement Lara Trump is one of the many Republicans weighing a run for North Carolina 's open Senate seat after criticism...

Tillis' retirement sparks expected fierce battle for pivotal North Carolina Senate seat
A weekend announcement has sent shockwaves through North Carolina politics all the way to Washington. Senator Thom Tillis has announced his retirement, just under 24 hours after saying he cannot support the presidents budget bill in its current...

GOP takes aim at Roy Cooper, Democrats’ ideal recruit for North Carolina Senate seat
Senate Republicans are entering what is shaping up to be a messy battleground Senate race in North Carolina after Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-NC) surprise retirement.The Senate GOP’s campaign arm made its first jab on Monday at the Democrats’ possible...

Republican hopefuls wait for Lara Trump decision in North Carolina Senate race, sources tell CNN
By Dianne Gallagher and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Lara Trump, President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, is the leading potential candidate to run for Senate from North Carolina with Donald Trump’s backing, multiple sources tell CNN. Sen. Thom...

Government events this July in East Central North Carolina
Scott Alston, Director City Of Kinston Parks & Recreation Department | kinston North Carolina WebsiteScott Alston, Director City Of Kinston Parks & Recreation Department | kinston North Carolina Website The following events are scheduled to take...

Inmate overpowers and kills NC deputy during escort, leads officials on car chase
THANKS FOR STAYING WITH US AT 430. WE ARE FOLLOWING SEVERAL DEVELOPING STORIES RIGHT NOW. WE BEGIN THIS MONDAY IN NEW YORK, WHERE JURORS ARE DECIDING THE FATE OF MUSIC MOGUL SEAN DIDDY COMBS. DELIBERATIONS STARTED JUST BEFORE NOON. HE IS FACING...

North Carolina Democrats resolve for America to drop support of Israel
(The Center Square) – Resolved to end American support of Israel, North Carolina Democrats on Saturday chose a solid position sure to be tested in the 2026 midterms for candidates trying to get to the General Assembly, the U.S. Senate and the U.S....

3 things happening in North Carolina: Fourth of July fireworks, Chimney Rock, and … Christmas?
Each Monday, Cardinal & Pine makes its picks for 3 things happening in North Carolina. This week, June 30 – July 6. The Fourth of July, which is this Friday, is of course a celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence. But did you...

Stein promises North Carolina will 'outwork' other states in workforce development push
Governor unveils ambitious plan to expand job training, saying four-year degrees shouldn't be required for good-paying careers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein pledged Monday that North Carolina will lead the nation in workforce development as he...

North Carolina Senate Moves To Toss Up
Cook Political Report: “The surprise move from Tillis moves this race into the Toss Up category and officially makes the Tar Heel State Democrats’ top pickup opportunity. The contest was already edging in this direction, but we had been awaiting...

Visit Beautiful Western North Carolina – sponsored by The Travel Mom
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sponsored by: The products and services featured appear as paid advertising. As the Fourth of July approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the spirit of adventure and rediscover the beauty of America—starting with one of...

North Carolina Democrats join anti-Israel caucus after passing controversial resolution
North Carolina Democrats have officially joined the Mamdani Caucus, a group known for its critical stance on Israel. The decision follows the passage of a resolution at a party leadership meeting in Asheville, which accuses Israel of apartheid and...

Is North Carolina poised to receive MAGA representation with Lara Trump’s candidacy to succeed Thom Tillis?
According to people close to the Trump family, Lara Trump is “strongly considering” running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina. Her prospective run comes after Sen. Thom Tillis declared he would not run for reelection due to his opposition to...

Tillis' retirement creates battleground Senate race in North Carolina
The open seat could determine control of the U.S. Senate, making it a national battleground likely to attract millions in campaign spending. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement Sunday that he won't seek reelection in 2026 has...

Republicans in this state couldn't care less about free and fair elections
While their senior senator, Republican Thom Tillis, is displaying a shred of decency by retiring from Congress instead of voting for Trump’s tax bill that robs from the poor and gives to the rich, the state Republicans in North Carolina have no...

North Carolina launches 'Booze It and Lose It' campaign ahead of July 4th
As the Fourth of July approaches, law enforcement agencies across North Carolina gathered in Emerald Isle to launch the "Booze It and Lose It" campaign, aimed at promoting sober driving during the holiday period. The campaign, known as Operation...
Who’s next?: N.C. political landscape shifts as Tillis won’t seek reelection
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two-term U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will be stepping away from his post at the end of his term. His decision shared Sunday night means the 2026 Senate race in North Carolina is now wide open. What You Need To Know U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis...