High stakes in N. Carolina court races with majority on line The stakes in elections for a pair of North Carolina Supreme Court seats this fall are high The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
News briefs ‘Trump has created a cult,’ North Carolina's Cooper says in campaigning for Democratic governors Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022
‘Trump has created a cult,’ North Carolina's Cooper says in campaigning for Democratic governors CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper chairs the Democratic Governors Association and has been making the rounds promoting campaigns of Democratic candidates for governor. On Wednesday, he was interviewed by Pluribus News, a national legislative news site, and talked about what’s at stake for voters this election year. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Are Democrats sleeping on their chance to flip a Senate seat in North Carolina? Democrats have not won a seat in North Carolina since 2008 and they might leave a strong candidate on the table, Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Mass shooting nightmare arrives in Raleigh, on the doorstep of a peaceful neighborhood RALEIGH, N.C. — They were going to start looking to buy their own place early next year, somewhere on the outskirts of town, somewhere with a bigger and nicer yard. For three years, Tracey Howard and his wife had been renting in the Hedingham neighborhood in east Raleigh, but they… Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022
Raleigh shooting: Boy, 15, accused of massacre with five gunned down including mum-of-3 Four of the five victims have now been identified after they were shot dead over a two-mile area with the suspect eventually holing up in a barn where he was surrounded by police in the North Carolina city of Raleigh Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022
Five killed, including police officer, in North Carolina shooting The shooting in state capital Raleigh is the latest in a violent week across the US. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2022
North Carolina: Boy, 15, revealed to be suspect in shooting that left five dead in Raleigh Police say the attacker eluded officers for hours before he was cornered in a home Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2022
Police: 5 killed, including officer, in N. Carolina shooting Police in North Carolina say that the suspect who killed five people in a shooting was a juvenile male The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Off-duty officer among 5 killed in Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting "A 15-year-old white male suspect" was taken into custody, police said Friday morning. Axios · Oct 14, 2022
North Carolina Governor Wants To 'End The Stigma' On Cannabis Despite GOP Opposition Just days after President Joe Biden announced he would pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession and urged governors to do the same, North Carolina's Gov. Benzinga · Oct 10, 2022
North Carolina Gov. Cooper receives $2.6 million, with the NCDLC as top donor In North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is the number three fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), the governor received $2,631,856 in total contributions and spent $874,238 between… Ballotpedia · Oct 9, 2022
Ian claimed four lives in NC, Cooper says. Thousands still without power in Triangle, NC Tropical Storm Ian has claimed four lives in North Carolina thus far, Gov. Roy Cooper said Saturday, including the victims of two traffic accidents and a carbon monoxide poisoning, all in Johnston County. Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022
Governor's office reports at least 4 N.C. storm fatalities The remnants of Hurricane Ian have downed trees and power lines across North Carolina, and at least four storm-related fatalities The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022 President Biden OKs federal aid as North Carolina recovers from Ian President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for North Carolina, enabling the federal government to provide Hurricane Ian-related equipment, money and other aid to the state, officials said Saturday.
Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022 Hurricane Ian death toll rises to 17 as it re-intensifies in path of destruction Hurricane Ian had climbed to peak wind speeds of 85mph by 11.15pm ET (3.15am GMT) on Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, as it heads towards a second landfall today
Reuters · Sep 30, 2022 Hurricane Ian strikes South Carolina as Florida counts cost of destruction Hurricane Ian slammed into South Carolina on Friday afternoon, making another landfall after a deadly march across Florida that washed away houses, stranded thousands and left an unknown number of people dead.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022 Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina’s coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods
Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022 Ian likely to strike NC overnight Friday; Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as “monster” Hurricane Ian lashed Florida and set its sights northward.
Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022 North Carolina case at Supreme Court ‘should keep every American up at night,’ former AG Eric Holder says RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court could undermine democracy as we know it, by allowing state legislators to override popular opinion in elections for Congress and possibly even the presidency, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told reporters.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Governor's races take on new prominence, with higher stakes Governor’s races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections
Tribune News Service · Sep 9, 2022 NASCAR to hold 2023 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in return to NC track North Wilkesboro Speedway still has life to offer, and organizers proved as much with a sold-out late model event last week featuring NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Motorsport · Sep 8, 2022 "There’s just something special about" North Wilkesboro - Dale Jr. As first reported by Motorsport.com, NASCAR will make a shock return to North Wilkesboro in 2023 with the All-Star Race.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 1, 2022 Health care bill will cut costs and improve access, Kamala Harris tells Durham seniors DURHAM, N.C. — With midterm elections just over two months away, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Durham on Thursday to promote the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce health care costs and increase access.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Rivalry aside, UNC grad -- the governor -- honors Coach K The Duke-North Carolina college basketball rivalry was set aside briefly so Gov. Roy Cooper could award the state's highest honor to recently retired Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski