-
Lawmakers request hearing with Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leaders
November 7, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Lawmakers request hearing with Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leadersScreenshot RALEIGH — Lawmakers on the North Carolina House Oversight Committee sent a letter to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin and Superintendent Rodney Trice requesting they testify about the district’s [...] -
Legal challenge filed over new election maps
November 6, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Legal challenge filed over new election mapsBishop William Barber, pictured protesting President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill in Washington, D.C., in June, plans to organize rallies in Raleigh in response to the redrawing of the state’s congressional map. (J. Scott [...] -
Report: Majority of states do not require civics education
October 31, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Report: Majority of states do not require civics educationA new report from the Martin Center says North Carolina is one of just 13 states that requires undergraduate civics. (Peter Hamlin / AP Illustration) RALEIGH — A new report by the James G. Martin [...] -
Federal indictment filed in Zarutska murder
October 31, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Federal indictment filed in Zarutska murderCommunity members hold candles at a vigil honoring the life of Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte commuter train in August. (Nell Redmond / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A formal federal indictment [...] -
Community college system begins search for new president
October 30, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Community college system begins search for new presidentNorth Carolina Community Colleges System President Jeff Cox, right, speaks as then-Gov. Roy Cooper, center, and State Board of Community Colleges Chair Burr Sullivan listen during a 2023 news conference announcing his hiring. Cox is [...] -
Governor signs latest minibudget; chambers argue over unfinished business
October 24, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Governor signs latest minibudget; chambers argue over unfinished businessThe State seal in front of the North Carolina General Assembly. (North State Journal) RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly concluded its October session without passing a full budget, but it did send another [...] -
Audit shows $83M in late SNAP benefits
October 23, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Audit shows $83M in late SNAP benefitsA North Carolina state audit found that $83 million in SNAP benefits were provided late in North Carolina from 2021 to 2024. (Allison Dinner / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A performance audit by the Office [...] -
New NC Congressional map passes Senate
October 21, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on New NC Congressional map passes SenateThe North Carolina Senate passed new maps Monday in the first step toward the Republican-led General Assembly positioning the GOP to gain a seat in Congress. The new maps alter two of the state’s 14 [...] -
LGC OKs $200M for Charlotte street, traffic projects
October 18, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on LGC OKs $200M for Charlotte street, traffic projectsThe Local Government Commission approved $4 million for street and sidewalk improvements in Shelby at its monthly meeting. (AP Photo) RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved a $200 million bond for Charlotte’s proposed street [...] -
US Rep. Harrigan sued for libel over ‘firing’ claim
October 17, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on US Rep. Harrigan sued for libel over ‘firing’ claimRep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), pictured last month in Charlotte, is being sued for libel. (Nell Redmond / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Former Wake Forest University trainer Bridget Sullivan is suing North Carolina Congressman Pat Harrigan [...] -
State effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people
October 16, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on State effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M peopleGov. Josh Stein, center, speaks about the elimination of medical debt at the Executive Mansion on Monday. (Gary D. Robertson / AP Photo) RALEIGH — More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over [...] -
Person County administrator named NC Superintendent of the Year
October 14, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Person County administrator named NC Superintendent of the YearPerson County Schools Superintendent Rodney Peterson, center, was named the 2026 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year last week. (Courtesy Person County Schools) RALEIGH — Person County Schools Superintendent Rodney Peterson was named the Burroughs Wellcome Fund A. Craig [...] -
‘Political terrorism’ bill passes NC House with bipartisan support
October 6, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on ‘Political terrorism’ bill passes NC House with bipartisan supportA tribute to Charlie Kirk is shown on the Jumbotron before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) RALEIGH — In the wake of the assassination [...] -
Senate introduces ‘Back the Blue Pay Act’
October 5, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Senate introduces ‘Back the Blue Pay Act’The State seal in front of the North Carolina General Assembly. (North State Journal) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed a measure to increase pay and enhance benefits for law enforcement officers in the [...] -
Putin: Russia will extend nuclear arms limits for 1 more year
September 30, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Putin: Russia will extend nuclear arms limits for 1 more yearRussian President Vladimir Putin, center, chairs a Security Council meeting Monday at the Kremlin in Russia. (Alexander Kazakov / Sputnik via AP) MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week Moscow will adhere to [...]
