North Carolina lawmakers assess Harris' candidacy
North Carolina Republican Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris' political experience.
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Trump is expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden's exit from 2024 race
Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since President
Voters who want Cornel West on presidential ballot sue North Carolina election board
Three registered voters in North Carolina are suing the State Board of Elections, alleging that it violated their constitutional rights. At issue is the board's rejection last week of a petition seeking recognition for a political party that would put Cornel West on the presidential ballot.
General Assembly members react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
The news of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race was received differently by republicans and democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly. Republic State Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic State Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on Biden's historic decision.
Gov. Roy Cooper visits Winston-Salem to discuss medical debt
At the start of the month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a plan to bring medical debt down in the state. He stopped in Winston-Salem on Monday to discuss the topic further with local advocacy groups and state agencies.
Forsyth County Pre-K initiative yields academic and social-emotional growth
Last year, $4 million of federal COVID-19 relief funding was allocated to support Pre-K classrooms in Forsyth County. The results of the investment show major academic gains for students, and benefits to teachers and parents.
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
“Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by WFDD, BPR News and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina.
Slope issues cause delays in N.C. 105 project between Boone and Foscoe
N.C. 105 is a vital link carrying more than 20,000 vehicles a day between Boone and tourist areas like Valle Crucis and Grandfather and Sugar mountains. And that could grow to 40,000 in the next 10 years.
Roy Cooper addresses speculation that he might be Kamala Harris' running mate
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday addressed reports that he could become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Sold on a Promise: How cities across NC set aside $12M for housing the homeless and got nothing
Across the state, representatives with California-based developer Shangri-La and its nonprofit partner, Step Up on Second, told municipal leaders how they would finance development projects aimed at housing the homeless. But like the promises of late-night ads, the glittery attraction has faded.