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Planned Parenthood, medical professional respond to abortion ban law with lawsuit

By Lucy Marques | June 27

Abortion providers in North Carolina, including Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, filed a federal lawsuit on June 16 addressing parts of Senate Bill ...

A look at some of the key legislation coming out of the NCGA so far this summer

By Walker Livingston | June 27

Here are some of the biggest pieces of legislation coming out of the N.C. General Assembly this summer.

New abortion ban law could effect medical professionals in North Carolina

By Zoe Werner | May 18

S.B. 20, most of which goes into effect on July 1, prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and medication abortion after 10 weeks of pregnancy. Physicians ...

'This bad bill needs a return to sender': Gov. Cooper vetoes abortion bill at rally

By Walker Livingston | May 13

On Saturday, May 13, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 20 — which would ban abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks with some exceptions — in ...

'A dark day for freedom in North Carolina': NCGA abortion bill prompts protests

By Shelby Swanson | May 3

The "Care for Women, Children and Families Act," sponsored by N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore (R- Cleveland, Rutherford) and N.C. Senate President Pro Tem ...

NC Supreme Court says NCGA has sole power over redistricting, makes two other decisions

By Ethan E. Horton | April 28

"The N.C. General Assembly will have full power over redistricting, which needs to be completed before the 2024 elections."

N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to ban fracking, 11 years after it was made legal

By Avery Baker | April 27

House Bill 676, filed on April 18 by N.C. Rep. John Autry (D-Mecklenburg), proposes a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as “fracking.” ...

CHHS English teacher Kimberly Jones wins state Teacher of the Year

By Zoe Werner | April 27

On April 14, Kimberly Jones became the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. She will spend the next year traveling around ...

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NC House Democrats introduce Hate Crimes Prevention Act

By Tori Newby | April 25

If passed, House Bill 596, otherwise known as the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would increase punishments for those who commit hate crimes, require additional ...

'A personal attack': NC House Republicans introduce bill to criminalize drag shows

By Arwen Helms | April 25

Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House filed House Bill 673 on April 18, which would criminalize drag shows in the presence of minors statewide. ...

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson enters Republican primary for NC governor

By Ethan E. Horton | April 22

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced today at Ace Speedway in Alamance County that he is running for North Carolina governor. Robinson has been hinting at ...

N.C. Senate bill expands protections for those at scene of overdoses

By Avery Baker | April 17

If passed, N.C. Senate Bill 458 would expand protections for individuals present at the scene of overdoses where medical assistance is called. Current ...

Josh Stein files briefs to U.S. Court of Appeals, Supreme Court regarding medication abortion

By Maddie Policastro | April 17

On April 10, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and two dozen other attorney generals filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...

North Carolina Teaching Fellows program sees largest class since relaunch in 2017

By Zoe Werner | April 13

The North Carolina Teaching Fellowship program accepted 132 applicants this year — the largest class of students since the program was reinstated by ...

The North Carolina General Assembly building is pictured in Raleigh, N.C. on Jan. 13, 2013.

NC Senate passes bill to allow survivors of domestic violence testify remotely

By Sophia Fanning | April 13

State Senators and Representatives filed Senate Bill 51 and House Bill 39, also known as "Kayla’s Act." S.B. 51 unanimously passed the state Senate ...

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Orange County programs reduce juvenile criminal justice involvement, address root issues

By Eliza Benbow | April 13

In 2021, 64 percent of reviewed allegations against North Carolina juveniles were approved by a juvenile court counselor for court. Instead of sending ...

Orange County sees highest life expectancy in North Carolina due to abundant resources

By Walker Livingston | April 12

Orange County residents lead the state's average life expectancy by almost four years. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s ...

NC House Republicans advance bill to restrict mail-in voting

By Vina Senthil | April 10

N.C. House Bill 304, a bill that would disallow the three-day grace period covering mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, has advanced in the ...

'Deceit of the highest order': NC Democrats say they feel betrayed after Cotham switches parties

By Emily Gajda | April 5

The North Carolina Democratic Party held a press conference outside its headquarters this afternoon, only a few hours after Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) ...

NC Rep. Tricia Cotham officially switches parties, gives no specifics on abortion

By Ethan E. Horton | April 5

N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) held a press conference this morning at the N.C. GOP Headquarters in Raleigh with state Republican leaders to ...