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

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

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

Some voters skeptical of state election board's stated aim of improving information in databases with campaign of letters.

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.

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

Different issues in different parts of NC have led to more GOP incumbents facing a primary challenger for legislative seats.

Gap in male enrollment due to fewer seeking to go to NC colleges, but their reasons are complex and there's no clear agreement on solutions.

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Former Swain sheriff, along with sheriffs in Graham and Cherokee counties, have all recently faced removal efforts by the district attorney.

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