In a matchup between Cooper and Whatley, a former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair, voters backed Cooper 47 percent to 38.6 percent. Against Brown, a former Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) ...

Immigration agents over the weekend arrested more than 130 immigrants accused of being in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday.

Some of North Carolina’s political hopefuls made their 2026 bids official Monday, lining up at the state fairgrounds to file ...

NC Gov. Cooper honored six state employees for their lifesaving efforts during Hurricane Helene's impact on I-40.

President Donald Trump’s approval fell in a Carolina Journal poll. Former Gov. Roy Cooper’s lead over Republican candidates grew.

I am not going to forget Western North Carolina,” said Whatley, who has faced scrutiny over his role in the Helene recovery.

Roy Cooper enters 2025 U.S. Senate race after 37 years in North Carolina politics. Democrats cite Cooper’s undefeated record and bipartisan appeal as key assets. Republicans question Cooper’s national ...

Michael Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is now officially in the running for the U.S. Senate ...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper talks about the newly named Lenovo Center at a celebration for the arena as updated signage was unveiled Thursday. Gov. Cooper signed a proclamation proclaiming March 18 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Editor’s note: With the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina taking shape, The News & Observer spoke with longtime supporters and ...