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Politics & Government

ELECTIONNATIONAL POLITICSSTATE POLITICSUNDER THE DOMEROB CHRISTENSEN
Durham County

Durham’s police chief delivers crime report amid drop in violence

Durham’s police chief delivers crime report amid drop in violence
Police Chief Patrice Andrews’ final crime report shows the city’s overall crime was down last year. See by how much in the story.
February 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Probe confirms NC juvenile detention problems. Some kids locked up, isolated.
Homepage

Probe confirms NC juvenile detention problems. Some kids locked up, isolated.

Updated February 21, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Concord listed as potential site for ICE warehouse. City says it’s unaware of plans
Politics & Government

Concord listed as potential site for ICE warehouse. City says it’s unaware of plans

Updated February 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
SBI probing Kentucky distillery tours taken by NC lawmakers and lobbyists
Homepage

SBI probing Kentucky distillery tours taken by NC lawmakers and lobbyists

Updated February 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Land swap years in the making will create easier entrance to Umstead State Park
Homepage

Land swap years in the making will create easier entrance to Umstead State Park

February 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Trump disregards military tradition with partisan speech at Fort Bragg
National Politics

Trump disregards military tradition with partisan speech at Fort Bragg

February 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM
President Trump flouts military tradition with partisan Fort Bragg speech
Politics & Government

President Trump flouts military tradition with partisan Fort Bragg speech

Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Are you one of the voters NC contacted about their registration? Here's what you need to know.
Elections

Are you one of the voters NC contacted about their registration? Here's what you need to know.

Updated February 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Letters to voters, a meeting with the FBI and more in the run-up to NC’s primary
Politics & Government

Letters to voters, a meeting with the FBI and more in the run-up to NC’s primary

February 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Water may soon taste (& smell) a little weird in the Triangle. Here’s when & why
Asked & Answered

Water may soon taste (& smell) a little weird in the Triangle. Here’s when & why

February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
SBI probing 2016 drug surveillance involving ex-Cary manager. Experts favor review.
Local

SBI probing 2016 drug surveillance involving ex-Cary manager. Experts favor review.

Updated February 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Hundreds flocked to NC election offices after registration letter sparked concern
Politics & Government

Hundreds flocked to NC election offices after registration letter sparked concern

Updated February 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Are you one of 241,000 voters NC contacted about their registration? Here’s why
Politics & Government

Are you one of 241,000 voters NC contacted about their registration? Here’s why

Updated February 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Johnston candidate challenges longtime NC House member in Republican primary
Elections

Johnston candidate challenges longtime NC House member in Republican primary

February 19, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Republican running for open NC House seat on his top priority for District 90
Elections

Republican running for open NC House seat on his top priority for District 90

February 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Democrats running to flip House seat in Guilford want taxpayer money redirected
Elections

Democrats running to flip House seat in Guilford want taxpayer money redirected

February 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
What Sheriff Sam Page, GOP challenger to Senate leader Phil Berger, says on issues
Elections

What Sheriff Sam Page, GOP challenger to Senate leader Phil Berger, says on issues

Updated February 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Moore County candidates disagree over marijuana in GOP primary for open House seat
Elections

Moore County candidates disagree over marijuana in GOP primary for open House seat

February 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Democrats vying for Senate District 12 seat differ on tax cuts, key issues
Elections

Democrats vying for Senate District 12 seat differ on tax cuts, key issues

February 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Democrats in Montgomery & Stanly counties campaign on teacher raises, transparency
Elections

Democrats in Montgomery & Stanly counties campaign on teacher raises, transparency

February 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Judge rejects extending accuser’s protective order against Durham County judge
Crime

Judge rejects extending accuser’s protective order against Durham County judge

Updated February 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Oversight, training, public trust at center of Orange County sheriff’s election
Elections

Oversight, training, public trust at center of Orange County sheriff’s election

Updated February 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
NC GOP is shunning 2026 party switchers. One candidate says that ‘speaks volumes’
Elections

NC GOP is shunning 2026 party switchers. One candidate says that ‘speaks volumes’

Updated February 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
NC House GOP primary in the mountains: what Rep. Clampitt’s challengers say
Elections

NC House GOP primary in the mountains: what Rep. Clampitt’s challengers say

February 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Police say ‘flash-bang’ device was thrown at North Carolina voting site
Politics & Government

Police say ‘flash-bang’ device was thrown at North Carolina voting site

Updated February 19, 2026 at 10:16 AM

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