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Josh Shank, Amanda LaBrecque, Joe Sinnema elected to Granville Board of Commissioners

Granville County Board of Commissioners candidates, Josh Shank, Amanda LaBrecque and Joe Sinnema—all Republicans—won their races in District 7, District 6 and District 2, respectively.

Granville County, NC · 3d

NC Newsline

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A new documentary looks not-too-far back at NC college student voting this election

Some ballots haven’t even been counted yet, but a documentary about the 2026 election from the perspective of North Carolina college students fighting for campus early voting sites has already had its debut. “Where Do I Vote Again?” screened Thursday night at The Rialto in Raleigh. It encapsulates the work of students who tried to […]

North Carolina · 1d

WFMY NEWS2

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New balance of power in Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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One Of North Carolina’s Biggest Model Train Shows Takes Over A Massive Raleigh Building This Weekend

Choo choo is about to get very serious. More than 500 vendor tables and 16 working layouts are filling one enormous North Carolina room, and I already know I would lose track of time almost immediately. What pulls me in is how many different people can enjoy the same show...

Raleigh, NC · 3d
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Construction begins on $200-million residential tower in Raleigh

Construction has begun on a 20-story residential tower in Midtown Raleigh that will combine 289 rental apartments with an 80,000-square-foot athletic club and a 40,000-square-foot rooftop recreation area. Dewitt Carolinas and Life Time marked the groundbreaking of Life Time Living at The Exchange Raleigh, formally launching the second phase of...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Planned data center expansion dodges Raleigh's moratorium

Last month, a cell tower company applied to expand its relatively small data center in western Raleigh four days before the city passed a data center moratorium. American Tower, based in Massachusetts, wants to expand its approximately 15,000-square-foot data center on Chapel Hill Road by about 10,000 square feet. The News & Observer tried to contact American Tower on Monday but did not receive a response. The facility is far smaller than the 100,000-square-foot data center proposed on Jones Sausage Road near Southeast Raleigh over the summer. That proposal, ultimately withdrawn, asked the city to annex property to allow the data center to move forward. That, in turn, prompted the City Council to pass a six-month moratorium on data center applications on Oct. 6. That was aimed at buying time to develop regulations around the facilities. The moratorium applied to facilities that are 10,000 square feet or larger. But because American Tower’s expansion plans were submitted before the moratorium was passed, the moratorium won’t apply. “There’s nothing we can do to change the approval process that this current data center is under,” said City Council member Jane Harrison, whose district houses the data center. “It’s under our old rules.” What

Raleigh, NC · 4d

The Enterprise

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Pittman wins reelection to NC House

Dante Pittman won reelection to North Carolina House District 24, defeating Republican Blake Boykin 18,017 votes to 12,910.

Nash County, NC · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Parker wins contested commissioner race

DeLeon “Dee” Parker says he is ready to get to work after voters elected him to represent District 5 on the Nash County Board of Commissioners, succeeding longtime Commissioner J. Wayne Outlaw, who opted not to run for reelection. According to unofficial elections results, Parker, a Republican, defeated Democrat Erica Mitchell by a margin of 3,838 votes (60.54%) to 2,502 votes (39.46%), prevailing in the county’s only contested commissioner race. For Parker, the victory represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. “It’s a tremendous honor to follow Wayne,” Parker said shortly after elections results were announced. “He’s been such a solid presence for Nash County and representing our district over the years. He leaves a very strong legacy of leadership, and it’s an honor to follow in those footsteps.” Outlaw’s retirement closes a chapter that began in December 2008. For nearly two decades, he became a familiar voice on issues ranging from county growth and economic development to budgeting and public services. During the campaign, Outlaw publicly endorsed Parker, a move that connected the first-time candidate to one of the board’s longer-serving members. While Parker has never held elected office, he is no stranger to county government. Since 2016, he

Nash County, NC · 3d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Democrats flip NC House as WNC helps break GOP control

ASHEVILLE - The red wall finally cracked in Raleigh. Western North Carolina helped bring it down. Democrats seized control of the North Carolina House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, ending 16 years of Republican dominance and dramatically altering the balance of power in state government. "The voters of North Carolina made their voices heard loudly and clearly. They want balance. They want common sense in their government," Gov. Josh Stein said during a Nov. 4 press conference in Raleigh. Unofficial results showed Democrats winning 71 of the chamber's 120 seats, a stunning reversal from the 71-49 Republican advantage heading into the election. Democrats also made substantial gains in the Senate, where Republicans appeared poised to retain a narrow 26-24 majority, although several races remained close enough for recounts. For Democratic Gov. Stein, who spent his first two years in office battling a Republican-controlled legislature, the results represented a political transformation. Characterizing the results as a demand for cooperation on affordability, public education, public safety and recovery from Tropical Storm Helene , Stein expressed optimism about working with incoming House Speaker Robert Reives, who is expected to replace Republican Destin Hall. Stein acknowledged that even he had underestimated the scale

North Carolina · 2d

WRAL News

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Cary staff disguised weekly dance rehearsals as yoga sessions, according to email calendars

Select Cary town staff held weekly, secret dance rehearsals, sometimes labeling them as yoga workouts, in the months leading up to a performance at a 2024 town retreat, according to email calendars obtained by WRAL through public records requests. The performance was featured in an internal video from the Town...

Cary, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Water main break closes section of Glen Eden Drive in Raleigh

A section of Glen Eden Drive is blocked in Raleigh near Tyson Street and Ridge Road on Thursday morning due to damage from a water main break. Video from the WRAL Breaking News Tracker shows several cones in the road and visible damage to the street. No remaining water was...

Raleigh, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Wake school board extends superintendent's contract. Why there's no raise.

Wake County Schools Superintendent Robert Taylor is getting a contract extension but not a raise. The Wake County school board voted 7-1 on Wednesday to extend Taylor’s contract an additional year through June 2030 — the maximum length allowed under state law. School board chair Tyler Swanson said it was Taylor who asked that the contract extension not come with a raise. “He advocated that due to the fact that there are tough budgets and teachers have not received the raises that they deserve — especially our veteran teachers — that he was not going to accept a raise in his extension,” Swanson said in an interview after the vote. Taylor did get a 3% raise as part of this year’s state budget that lifted his annual base salary to $349,942. Board members said they wanted to reward Taylor for his leadership of North Carolina’s largest school district. This year, Wake saw its highest passing rates on state exams since 2012 . “We’ve had historic gains under his leadership,” Swanson said. “So, I am confident in his ability to lead, and grateful for his ability, his leadership, and we have much more work ahead of us. I look forward to

Wake County, NC · 2d

The Cool Down

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North Carolina needs over 12 inches of rain for drought relief, but only up to 1 inch is forecast

A Nov. 5 drought status report showed 8% of North Carolina in extreme drought, up from 2% in the Oct. 29 update.

North Carolina · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Camp Lejeune, Vance rally: What the Triangle talked about Oct. 26-Nov. 1

From a Durham prosecutor’s decision to drop charges in a closely watched abortion case to a vice presidential rally moment that went viral, readers had plenty to weigh in on last week. Here are the five stories that drew the most comments on newsobserver.com from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. Durham DA dismisses charges in teen abortion case Nearly three months after an 18-year-old and her 20-year-old boyfriend were arrested in connection with an attempted third-trimester medication abortion, Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry dismissed all charges, citing legal technicalities around fetal personhood and a lack of evidence. The baby, delivered at 31 weeks and revived by paramedics, is now living with the teen’s mother. Readers had strong — and sharply divided — reactions. »» Read the story, see the comments Trump ties Camp Lejeune payouts to midterm results At a Greenville, N.C., rally, President Donald Trump told veterans and families sickened by Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water that if Republicans don’t win the House and Senate, “there’s no money.” Former Gov. Roy Cooper called the remarks “shameful” and “disgusting.” Senate candidate Michael Whatley brushed it off as campaign talk, saying military families must be taken care of. The money, readers

Durham County, NC · 2d

The Wilson Times

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The world is larger than Wilson

Rosa Gobien argues that cutting support for Eyes on Main Street and the American Center for Photographers could weaken Wilson’s cultural vitality and downtown revitalization.

Wilson, NC · 4d

Holly Springs Update

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North Carolina's Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Ban Takes Effect Dec. 1st

Wake County residents should keep rechargeable batteries out of trash and recycling bins and use designated drop-off sites.

Wake County, NC · 5d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins NC's Senate race as the first Democrat in 18 years

In a historic win, former Gov. Roy Cooper becomes North Carolina’s first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate since 2008. “North Carolina — I’m grateful for your trust,” Cooper posted to social media shortly after the race was called. “We have more in common than divides us. Here’s to building better days ahead!” Moments later, Cooper took the stage in downtown Raleigh and told the crowd he spoke with his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley, earlier and that Whatley “acknowledged the victory.” “What do you say, North Carolina?” Cooper asked the crowd. “Are you ready for change? Are you ready to turn things around for hardworking people? Are you ready to meet the promise of tomorrow? So am I.” Cooper said North Carolinians work hard, “and they shouldn’t need a lobbyist to unlock the American dream.” “That should be the job of the people they elect to represent them,” Cooper said. “And to North Carolinians, I accept their job offer.” The Associated Press called the race shortly after early and absentee ballots were released. Cheers went out from the crowd at Cooper’s Raleigh event. Whatley concedes Across the state in Gastonia, Whatley conceded to a crowd of about 100 people at

North Carolina · 3d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Wake County voters approve $680 million school bond

Nearly $330 million will fund renovation or replacement projects at nine schools, WCPSS said.

Wake County, NC · 2d

chathamnewsrecord.com

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Maynor elected sheriff, Democrats sweep Chatham commissioner races

Sheriff Steve Maynor won election to the office, Democrats swept all three Chatham County Board of Commissioners races and Sarah D’Amato won the open District 3 seat on the Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results from the N.C. State Board of Elections with all 18 precincts reporting.

Chatham County, NC · 3d

The Wake Weekly

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Fatmi wins, Democrats sweep new Wake County commission seats, while Sheriff Rowe wins reelection

Haseeb Fatmi won a full N.C. Senate term, while Democrats Mona Singh and Christine Kushner won new Wake County commission seats and Sheriff Willie Rowe was reelected.

Wake County, NC · 3d