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Raleigh News & Observer

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Democratic NC candidate previously dropped by party narrowly leads incumbent

A Democratic candidate who lost her party’s support over controversial social media posts held a narrow lead over the Republican incumbent for a seat in North Carolina’s House of Representatives. Shelly Headen, who previously shared social media posts advocating an attack on the United States and saying Trump supporters belong in concentration camps, held a slight advantage over incumbent John Blust to represent District 62 in Guilford County after all 24 precincts had reported. The difference between the two candidates is narrow enough for a recount. Blust has served one term as a state senator and another 10 as a state representative. He campaigned on lowering property taxes and energy costs and increasing employment. Headen manages a retail garage door business alongside her husband. She advocated for investing in public schools and expanding affordable housing and healthcare. Headen was the target of many attack mailers that depicted her as a supervillain, a talking doll and a criminal using artificial intelligence. She previously called the mailers “violating” and said that she was a “victim of fake, generated AI.” Blust previously told The News & Observer that Headen was a candidate that the Democratic Party recruited but didn’t vet, and that some

North Carolina · 4d

FOX8 News

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Live Election Results: Sam Page defeats Steve Luking to replace Phil Berger as NC’s District 26 state senator

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the most watched North Carolina state Senate races was decided in the Piedmont Triad in favor of Sam Page on Tuesday night. Two nominees vied for the District 26 seat: Democrat Steve Luking, a doctor, and Republican Sam Page, the former sheriff of Rockingham County, after Page defeated […]

North Carolina · 4d

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Elon Law alum Bryan Ray wins 1st seat for North Carolina’s District Court Judge in 17th district

Republican Bryan Ray won the first seat for North Carolina’s District Court Judge in the 17th District after running unopposed. Ray was elected to a partial term on the district court bench in November 2024. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from UNC, Greensboro in 2009 and...

North Carolina · 4d
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LeVon Barnes wins NC House District 64

Democratic candidate LeVon Barnes won the North Carolina House of Representatives District 64 seat against Republican incumbent Dennis Riddell with 52.73% of the vote. District 64 includes Graham, Haw River, and part of Burlington and Mebane. The area encapsulates 87,116 citizens, according to Ballotpedia. Barnes is a public school teacher...

North Carolina · 4d
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Billy Parker Wins Rockingham County Sheriff’s Race | 2026 Election Results

Republican Billy Parker has won the race for Rockingham County sheriff, defeating Democrat Franklin Moore and unaffiliated candidate Ryan Young, according to North Carolina State Board of Elections results. Parker, who has served as interim sheriff since August, takes over the position following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Sam Page,...

Rockingham County, NC · 4d

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Alamance County soil and water supervisors impact local communities

Pritchett Farms was helped by the board after they needed to build a fence around their lake. The soil and water supervisor in Alamance County primarily supports rural and private landowners, making it not on the forefront of all voters' minds. Conservation district manager Brad Moore works under the elected...

Alamance County, NC · 4d

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Greensboro (NC) Voters OK Bonds Funding New Fire Station, Renovations

Yes – 60,641 (57.33%) How much are the bonds? $15.9 million of $41.5 million total package (largest of the five bonds) Where would the money go? Construction of new fire station to meet growing demand in east Greensboro at Knox and Burlington roads; Renovations – including bathrooms, showers, HVAC, roof and office improvements or replacements and addition of fitness center and locker room – at Fire Station 49 on West Friendly Avenue.

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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Kourtney J. Royster elected to Alamance County Board of Commissioners

Kourtney J. Royster won a seat on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in a special election against Republican incumbent Samuel C. Powell, winning 52.99% of the vote. Powell was appointed to the board earlier this year after John Paisley Jr. died. Among the policies important to Royster, he said...

Alamance County, NC · 4d

FOX8 News

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NC A&T State University voting site delivers for Chuck Hubbard in District 5 race, students empower youth voters

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro University students emphasize the power of the youth vote as the NC District 5 race continues. Long-time incumbent Virginia Foxx is trailing behind opponent, Democrat Chuck Hubbard, by 99 votes.  Precinct G68, also known as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Frye Hall, was one of the last precincts […]

Greensboro, NC · 3d

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Scott Wells Drorbaugh elected to District Attorney in District 17

Scott Wells Drorbaugh won the District Attorney seat in District 17 with 51.7% of the vote against Sean Boone. With nearly a decade of experience, Drorbaugh previously served as a felony prosecutor in both Guilford and Alamance Counties. Drorbaugh’s policy focuses on public safety, fairness and doing his job well....

Elon, NC · 4d

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Arts Davidson Celebrates The Past and Present

Arts Davidson Celebrates Sixty Years of Making Room. From a 1966 artist guild to an arts center on North Main Street, Arts Davidson County marks six decades of creativity with Heritage & Horizons. Somewhere in Davidson County tonight, a child is holding a paintbrush like it might bite. They'll get...

Davidson County, NC · 2d

WFMY NEWS2

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New businesses announced for The Village at North Elm in Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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From Pittsboro’s dance floor to Hawaii: Savannah Fox says farewell to MOSAIC

Pittsboro, NC – Savannah Fox, whose work at MOSAIC at Chatham Park helped turn concert nights into gatherings for grandparents, parents and children, is preparing to move to Hawaii, leaving behind community friendships and a holiday celebration that will carry her musical touch after she leaves North Carolina. In...

Pittsboro, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions take effect in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions took effect in Greensboro on Tuesday. Greensboro is under stage two mandatory water restrictions because of the ongoing drought conditions, which are taking a significant toll on the city’s water supply. People along the trail at Lake Townsend said that seeing how low the water levels […]

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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Local book fans organize Zoo City Book Festival

ASHEBORO — Stephanie Armfield and Nathanael Wright believe it’s time for Asheboro to celebrate books. For that reason, they’re organizing the inaugural Zoo City Book Festival, set for next fall. Wright is a local author and Armfield owns The Traveling Scroll, a van that carries books all...

Asheboro, NC · 5d

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Caswell Works: Connecting Our Community to Opportunity

I want to begin my first Caswell Works column with a word of thanks. Earlier this year, the Caswell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint me to represent Caswell County on the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board. I am grateful for their trust and excited about the opportunity to serve our community in this role.

Caswell County, NC · 3d

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Shannon Long defeats longtime Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson

Unaffiliated candidate Shannon Long won the Alamance County Sheriff's race against Republican incumbent Terry Johnson with 52.41% of the vote. The win ends Johnson's tenure as sheriff, a position he has held since 2002. Long, who has never held public office, gathered 5,011 valid petition signatures to get on the ballot as an unaffiliated candidate.

Alamance County, NC · 4d

The Stokes News

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Election results, water conservation request, Kingfest Saturday

Hello Stokes folks— Election results are online and a full accounting will be in the print edition for Stokes County in next week's print edition. Plenty coming up this month with more fall activities and holiday plans being made. Shopping bazaars are on the horizon for those that are ready to start shopping. FOSS, Friends of Stokes Shelter is offering half off their adoption fees for the month of November. It's a great time to see about adding a companion if you have room in your life. Danbury has been asked to conserve water and a notice has gone out to the community. The full story is on our website and in the print edition, explaining the issue and what is being done, and how we can all help. Stokes County Social Services has announced a leadership transition. Congratulations are in order. Veterans events are happening over this week and next. Walnut Cove is hosting theirs at the Palmetto at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. King will host theirs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at the Veteran's Memorial Park unless there is inclement weather, and it will move to King Elementary to the gymnasium.

Stokes County, NC · 3d

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Kristie Miller Culler wins Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court

Republican candidate Kristie Miller Culler won the Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court’s race running unopposed. In the early 2000s, Culler worked for the Alamance County Attorney’s Office. She later worked as Guilford County’s Clerk of Court and then Alamance County Clerk of Court. In her role,...

Alamance County, NC · 4d

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Opponents urge attendance at public hearing about methane gas complex on the Yadkin River

LEXINGTON, N.C. — Groups opposed to the proposed Davie-Davidson methane gas complex are urging people to show up for a public hearing held by the Davidson County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Duke Energy is planning a massive buildout of dirty methane gas infrastructure on...

Davidson County, NC · 5d