Latinos remain underrepresented in North Carolina politics
North Carolina’s Latino population has boomed significantly, but the number of candidates running in local elections is not reflecting the group’s growth.
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High Point police say confiscated bags could be dangerous for kids
High Point police confiscated almost $50,000 in fake product packages they say are used to disguise THC edibles during a sweep of local tobacco and vape stores.
Justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions
The court is weighing challenges to admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard that use race among many factors in seeking a diverse student body.
Abortion access could hinge on state election results
The right to an abortion is the subject of ballot measures in some states and a major issue in many elections across the U.S. on Nov. 8. Outcomes of elections for governors, state lawmakers, supreme court justices, and attorneys general could determine abortion access.
High stakes in N. Carolina court races with majority on line
The two North Carolina Supreme Court seats up for election in November have taken on extra significance as the outcome could flip the court's partisan makeup during a period of political polarization.
Guilford County Schools offers optional bussing to the polls for 18-year-old students
Dozens of students filed out of a school bus, and into the Bur-Mil Park early voting site Tuesday morning.
Piedmont region is economically strong and growing, business leaders say
Local business leaders gathered in Winston-Salem to discuss the economic state of the region Thursday night.