Near tie in crucial NC Senate contest, close finish in key congressional race and several incumbent legislators upset.

Whatley campaign, with less name recognition and cash, frames Cooper as soft-on-crime. Cooper emphasizes economic woes.

Two Democratic legislators from Mecklenburg County who have helped the GOP override several vetoes are facing primary battles ...

Early voting was up in this year's NC primary election cycle compared to recent midterms. Election directors credit interest in local races.

Some observers see problems with letting UNC system policy makers define academic freedom for professors, warn it could lead ...

Courts first ruled on Leandro case for strong funding of public schools decades ago. Newly GOP-run court reheard 2 years ago, but mum so far.

USDOJ giving public colleges and universities just a few more weeks to improve digital accessibility. Some are in better shape than others.

Since 1999, some areas of national forests in NC and across US have been designated roadless. The Trump administration wants to change that.

Berger is outgunning his opponent with Trump endorsement and campaign cash, but well-known Rockingham sheriff is mounting a tough challenge.

Courts first ruled on Leandro case for strong funding of NC public schools decades ago. Newly GOP-run court reheard 2 years ago, but mum so far.