Rocky Mount officials point to progress, try to avoid further missteps that could lead to largest LGC city financial takeover in NC history.
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With Medicaid funding due to run out, NC lawmakers act quickly in new session. But some concerned by extra provisions in bill.
Movement on state budget and Medicaid funding near top of the agenda as lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2026 session.
Divided State Board of Elections votes to use SAVE to target small number of noncitizen voters. Some worry citizens will be kept from voting.
The lack of a budget and other unfinished business from 2025 leaves a lot for NC lawmakers to tackle in 2026 short session.
Current leadership in Elm City tries to grapple with previous missteps and violations of town’s policies exposed in NC state auditor’s report.
A coalition frustrated with votes of several NC House Democrats to override vetoes worked successfully to unseat those legislators in primary.
Complaint claims a donation to the Cumberland GOP violated state law and a current county election board member knew. She denies wrongdoing.
While most issues are resolved, primary election protests over alleged government favoritism in Yancey County remain in doubt.
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has won his primary challenge against NC Senate leader Phil Berger, who conceded Tuesday.