The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

Two new candidates declare in North Carolina

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in North Carolina between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week. 

Ballotpedia · Aug 29, 2023

In red states where marijuana is illegal, other hemp products flourish

A loophole in the farm bill allows for the sale of hemp products that include a form of THC. North Carolina is one state where stores selling intoxicating hemp products have popped up.

WEKU · Aug 29, 2023

Officials say gas explosion destroyed NFL player Caleb Farley's home, killing his dad

Officials say a natural gas explosion destroyed the North Carolina home of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

North Carolina governor vetoes elections bill

On Aug. 24, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed S747, a bill making a number of changes to the state’s election laws.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28, 2023

Hiss Golden Messenger: Jump for Joy review – a triumph of wide-eyed wonder

The North Carolina band’s latest album is their best yet – a warm distillation of country-soul and folk, and every song tells a story

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Best photos of Bryce Young’s 3rd preseason game

25 photos from Bryce Young's sparkling preseason finale

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2023

Best photos from Panthers’ preseason loss to Lions

25 of the best photos from Friday's preseason finale between the Panthers and Lions

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2023

Election legislation roundup: General Assembly of North Carolina

As of Aug. 20, members of the North Carolina General Assembly, which includes the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina State Senate, have passed nine bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those nine bills, legislators passed one during the week of…

Ballotpedia · Aug 24, 2023

Tribal Ballot Measure To Legalize Marijuana In North Carolina

Voters in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will decide on a recreational marijuana measure on September 7th.

Zenger · Aug 24, 2023

Three new candidates declare in North Carolina

Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in North Carolina between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week. 

Ballotpedia · Aug 23, 2023