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North Carolina's Lieutentant governor race could end in a runoff, extend into April

By Michael Taffe | March 4

No candidate received at least 30 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, leaving open the possibility of a runoff.

After win in North Carolina, Biden looks to be the Democratic frontrunner

By Anna Pogarcic | March 4

Joe Biden ran away with most of the Super Tuesday states, and he earned just about 43 percent of the vote in North Carolina. Despite his strong showing, ...

Tillis, Cunningham to battle for NC’s swing Senate seat in general election

By Brent Van Vliet | March 4

Incumbent Thom Tillis set to take on Democrat challenger Cal Cunningham in November elections.

Jen Mangrum and Catherine Truitt to face off in November superintendent election

By Sonia Rao | March 3

UNC-Greensboro professor Jen Mangrum won the Democratic primary and Chancellor of Western Governors University North Carolina Catherine Truitt won the ...

Polls are closed in North Carolina. Here are the early results.

By Anna Pogarcic | March 3

Polls for the North Carolina primary closed at 7:30 p.m. Early results indicate former Vice President Joe Biden will win the most votes for the Democratic ...

North Carolina reports first case of coronavirus in Wake County

By Anna Pogarcic | March 3

North Carolina reported its first case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, on Friday according to a press release from Gov. Roy Cooper. The release ...

Here's how you can celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment in N.C.

By Elsa Karcher | March 1

Museums, parks and other facilities across the state are hosting events highlighting not only the women who got the right to vote in 1920, but also those ...

Biden visits Raleigh ahead of Super Tuesday primary

By Emily Siegmund | March 1

“If North Carolina stands with me on Super Tuesday, there will be no stopping us,” Biden said. “And we will win the presidency.”

Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar comes to Raleigh for Fox News town hall

By Taylor Heeden | March 1

A big question coming from both the moderators and voters was about Klobuchar’s ability to win the nomination for the Democratic party. The moderators ...

Battle to overturn 2016 limitations on governor’s power moves to N.C. Supreme Court

By Brent Van Vliet | February 27

In Dec. 2016, a month before Roy Cooper took office, two laws were passed by Republicans that limited the governor's powers. By the end, the number of ...

Meet the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor

By Suzannah Claire Perry | February 26

Six candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to be the Governor's second in command as lieutenant governor. Here's what they have to say about ...

Memory of local community members honored through annual Interfaith Food Drive

By Elise Palmer | February 26

After the shooting of three local university students in 2015, Shadi Sadi stepped up to honor their legacy of diligent dedication to the community through ...

Here's a brief on the Democratic primary races you may not know about this election season

By Michael Taffe | February 24

The North Carolina primary election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every office on the ballot from president to county commissioner. ...

Here's a brief on the Republican primary races you may not know about this election season

By Michael Taffe | February 24

The North Carolina primary election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every office on the ballot from president to county commissioner. ...

Last surviving Rosenwald school in Durham County celebrates Black History Month

By Niharika Vattikonda | February 24

The Historic Russell School is one of many Rosenwald schools, constructed during the Jim Crow era to provide Black students with the opportunity to receive ...

North Carolinians may not need a voter ID for the rest of the 2020 cycle

By Kayleigh Carpenter | February 24

The implementation of North Carolina voter ID law was temporarily blocked on Feb. 18 after a federal court judge previously granted a request by the North ...

New study shows disparity in education spending within North Carolina

By Guillermo Molero | February 23

Disparities in educational spending between low and high income communities continue to widen. Low-income communities are struggling to adequate funding ...

How and why to vote by mail in the 2020 primary

By David Richman | February 23

To receive a mail-in ballot, a voter has to request the form available on the North Carolina State Board of Elections absentee voting website and return ...

North Carolina considers adjusting Common Core — or scrapping it altogether

By Lilly Clark | February 20

North Carolina's superintendent hopes to eliminate Common Core standards. Questions linger, though, over whether that's the right path forward.

Briar Chapel residents fight against expansion of wastewater treatment plant

By Henry Haney | February 20

Briar Chapel, located in Chatham County just north of U.S. Highway 15-501, is a mixed-use development, with a variety of energy efficient homes connected ...