NORTH CAROLINA’S 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (open)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor worked together in 2021 to enact a rare energy law in the South that sought to sharply reduce power plant emissions by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. “Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable... Read More

Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Republican-controlled Supreme Court of North Carolina on Tuesday blocked the certification of a Democratic candidate’s slim-margin victory for a seat on the state’s highest court. Instead, by a 5-1 vote, the court said it would hear Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin’s case challenging... Read More

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte's airport went on strike Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying the workers... Read More

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Driving into North Carolina with just days to go before the election, it didn’t take long to have it impressed upon you that you were entering a battleground state. It wasn’t the large “God Bless President Trump” sign that loomed above the... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Roy Cooper's administration said Wednesday. The state budget office generated the preliminary figure for direct or indirect... Read More