Election 2026: Whatley gets another breath of Trump tailwind

Election 2026: Whatley gets another breath of Trump tailwind

(The Center Square) – Needing a lift as polls favor his opponent, Republican Michael Whatley on Tuesday got another breath of tailwind from the White House.

Defibrillator plan for public schools proposed after cardiac arrest death

Defibrillator plan for public schools proposed after cardiac arrest death

(The Center Square) – Two years ago, 13 North Carolina students suffered cardiac arrest while at school, one of whom died.

Duke Energy rate hikes affirmed by Supreme Court

Duke Energy rate hikes affirmed by Supreme Court

(Carolina Journal) – Duke Energy rate hikes from 2023 challenged by the state attorney general have been affirmed by the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Bill: Funding increase sought for USDA grants tied to artificial intelligence

Bill: Funding increase sought for USDA grants tied to artificial intelligence

(Carolina Journal) – Legislation to increase funding for artificial intelligence projects through U.S. Department of Agriculture grants with a goal of ensuring programs educate farmers on the latest AI technology to advance

Absentee voting 15 weeks away, and voters are fleeing Democrats, Republicans

Absentee voting 15 weeks away, and voters are fleeing Democrats, Republicans

(The Center Square) – For the third time in five weeks, voter registrations increased more in the unaffiliated bloc than overall in North Carolina.

Diesel prices modestly tumble

Diesel prices modestly tumble

(The Center Square) – Diesel fuel prices have fallen by a dime in the last week, more than a quarter in the last month, and traditional unleaded gasoline has nominally inched down