The OC Report -

N.C. Supreme Court seat 6 race remains too close to call as of early Wednesday morning

By Sophie Baglioni | November 6

With 99 percent of precincts reported, the N.C. Supreme Court seat 6 race remains too close to call. Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs has won 50.03 ...

Mixed bag of Democrats and Republicans take home N.C. council of state positions

By Sophie Baglioni and Kathryn DeHart | November 6

Here are the results for the other eight Council of State races with over 99 percent of precincts reporting:

Charlotte Senator Rachel Hunt wins N.C. lieutenant governor race

By Kathryn DeHart | November 6

Hunt’s campaign focused on investing in public schools, expanding healthcare access and improving economies in small towns, according to her official ...

Democratic newcomer Mo Green elected as N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction

By Lucy Marques | November 6

His platform included increasing school safety and mental health services, as well as increasing teacher pay and support resources. In contrast to Morrow, ...

Three Republicans narrowly win seats on N.C. Court of Appeals

By Audrey Kashatus , Sarah Clements and Walker Livingston | November 6

Tom Murry, Valerie Zachary and Chris Freeman won seats to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Donald Trump wins N.C.'s 16 electoral votes, leads in crucial swing states

By Laney Crawley | November 6

As of Tuesday night, former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has won North Carolina's electoral votes.

Democratic candidate Jeff Jackson elected as N.C. attorney general

By Sophie Baglioni | November 5

Democratic nominee U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson, (NC-14) won Tuesday’s general election for the state’s attorney general position.

Orange County voters approve local bonds, money for schools, local infrastructure

By Kathryn DeHart | November 5

Voters approved five bonds for the Town of Chapel Hill regarding infrastructure and one Orange County bond regarding school facility improvements.

Citizens-only constitutional amendment passes N.C. ballots

By Walker Livingston | November 5

The citizens-only constitutional amendment passed with 75.57 percent of the vote with 37 percent of North Carolina's precincts reporting.

N.C. Reps. Allen Buansi, Renée Price win reelection to N.C. House

By Sarah Clements | November 5

Buansi won 87 percent of the vote, while his Republican opponent Jeffrey Hoagland won 13 percent with 30 percent of precincts reporting. Price ran unopposed. ...

Graig Meyer reelected to N.C. Senate District 23 seat

By Audrey Kashatus | November 5

In his next term, Meyer said he wants to prioritize Hurricane Helene recovery and build a resilient future that addresses the urgent climate change ...

Three incumbents, one newcomer win Orange County Board of County Commissioners seats

By Audrey Kashatus | November 5

Phyllis Portie-Ascott was elected to the OC BOCC District 2 seat. Jean Hamilton and Marilyn Carter were elected to the District 1 seats. Amy Fowler was ...

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Cristóbal Palmer wins open seat on Carrboro Town Council in special election

By Walker Livingston | November 5

Cristobal Palmer has won the special election for Carrboro Town Council by 78 percent as of 8:30 p.m. His opponent, Isaac Woolsey earned 20 percent of ...

Valerie Foushee wins second U.S. House term in a landslide

By Walker Livingston | November 5

Her platform champions funding for public education, signing a Green New Deal into law and is a cosponsor of the Medicare for All act.

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Josh Stein elected as next North Carolina governor, defeats Mark Robinson

By Lucy Marques | November 5

Josh Stein will be North Carolina’s next governor, according to unofficial results from the N.C. State Board of Elections. As of 8:20 p.m., Stein had ...

Donald Trump speaks about immigration, Elon Musk at last N.C. rally in Raleigh

By Annika Duneja | November 4

The former president and political officials Donald Trump Jr. and Dan Bishop spoke to a crowd of hundreds at J.S. Dorton Arena on Monday morning.

Western N.C. receives federal funding to support mental health after Hurricane Helene

By Sarah Clements | November 4

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services offers programs and hotlines to provide inncreased mental health support and resources to western North ...

New Hope Elementary recognized for closing school-wide achievement gap

By Sarah Lewisohn | November 3

New Hope Elementary School closes achievement gap through holistic education and increasing accessibility.

Kamala Harris talks early voting and finding common ground at Raleigh campaign rally

By Lucy Marques | October 30

Gov. Roy Cooper, Attorney General Josh Stein and other political officials joined Harris at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park to rally North Carolinians ...

Chapel Hill Employee wins service award, highlights community connection

By Sheridan Barry | October 30

The Town of Chapel Hill held a celebration in honor of Carla Burnette's 31 years of service and compassion as the Administrative Coordinator in the Technology ...