The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, located within North Carolina, will decide on a marijuana legalization measure on Sep. 7

Two measures will appear on the ballot for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) voters on Sep. 7, 2023. One measure would allow mixed beverage permits for qualified establishments on tribal lands, and the other measure would legalize marijuana for adults who are at least 21 years old. The…

Ballotpedia · Aug 20, 2023

Court tosses Jan. 6 sentence in ruling that could impact other low-level Capitol riot cases

A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a North Carolina man who pleaded guilty to a petty offense in the Capitol riot

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

North Carolina laws curtailing transgender rights prompt less backlash than 2016 'bathroom bill'

North Carolina was ground zero in the nationwide fight over transgender rights with the passage of its 2016 “bathroom bill.”

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

North Carolina GOP seeks to override governor's veto of bill banning gender-affirming care for youth

Transgender rights are taking center stage in North Carolina as the GOP-controlled General Assembly plans votes Wednesday seeking to override the governor’s veto of legislation banning gender-affirming health care for minors

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

'No Labels' movement says it could offer bipartisan presidential ticket in 2024

A national political movement that could offer a bipartisan presidential ticket in 2024 as an alternative to major-party nominees has now won ballot access in 10 states

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Scenes of joy as missing divers found by coast guard off North Carolina coast

The four men were reported missing on Sunday after they not resurface 50 miles off the coast

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2023

Best photos from Bryce Young’s NFL preseason debut

Check out these 25 ice-cold shots from the beginning of the Bryce Age:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 13, 2023

25 photos from Panthers’ preseason opener vs. Jets

Gallery: 25 photos from Panthers' preseason opener against the Jets (Gilligan hats included)

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 13, 2023

The World Cup drains NWSL teams’ talent. Here’s how one side cope

Few teams have been more affected by World Cup player absences than North Carolina. Which makes their ongoing success all the more remarkable

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2023

North Carolina roller coaster reopens after a large crack launched a state investigation

A towering North Carolina roller coaster that shut down in June due to a large crack in its support column has reopened after a month of repairs and testing

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023