Politics & GovernmentWhich Mecklenburg leaders miss meetings? Here are commissioner attendance ratesWith Mecklenburg commissioners up for reelection, the Observer looked at meetings from the last year and a half to see which ones have the most absences.July 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
‘Tampering’ or not, top receiver confident in choice to remain with UNC footballJuly 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM
New data deflates GOP claims that noncitizen voting is a problem in NC | OpinionUpdated July 20, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A popular Wesley Heights pub is officially closed. Here’s why — and what’s comingJuly 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Charlotte moms file against U.S. after Border Patrol followed and pointed gun at themUpdated July 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Politics & GovernmentWoodhouse’s NC elections role drew scrutiny and ended with resignation. What to knowJuly 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Politics & GovernmentAfter Berger's loss, GOP group funded by NC business leaders helped pay legal feesUpdated July 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ElectionsWhy Cabarrus County rejected Midland early voting site despite NC auditor requestJuly 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsNC elections board approves new rule making it easier to disqualify ballotsUpdated July 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
ElectionsNC county elections meeting erupts over early voting disputes, auditor influenceUpdated July 15, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Politics & GovernmentRead Dallas Woodhouse’s letter resigning from NC elections liaison roleJuly 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Politics & GovernmentDallas Woodhouse resigns from NC auditor’s office after early voting controversiesUpdated July 14, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC auditor reassigns Dallas Woodhouse after controversy over early voting plansUpdated July 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
ElectionsSexual assault claim leads NC’s Cooper to join Democrats’ call for Platner withdrawalJuly 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC House passes sweeping elections bill with auditor powers, ballot challengesUpdated June 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Politics & GovernmentSam Page sues Phil Berger’s son, alleging interference in NC Senate campaignJune 30, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Politics & Government‘A breath of fresh air.’ Who is Charlotte’s incoming mayor Robert Harrington?Updated June 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Politics & GovernmentStein endorsed her opponent, then this NC lawmaker helped the GOP override his vetoesJune 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC Republicans advance toned-down version of sprawling elections billJune 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC court hopeful says she ‘didn’t even know’ sex offender. But records show tiesJune 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC Republicans advance sweeping elections bill with new auditor powers. What to knowUpdated June 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Politics & GovernmentRalph Norman announces endorsement for SC governor after falling short of runoffJune 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM
ElectionsCooper and Whatley talk a lot about each other. But where do they stand on policy?Updated June 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM
ElectionsWake board opts for alternative to longtime early voting site on NC State’s campusJune 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhat’s next for GOP’s Rep. Ralph Norman after SC governor primary defeat?Updated June 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Politics & GovernmentDemocratic Rep. Bryan Cohn reenters competitive NC House raceJune 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
ElectionsYork County’s 2026 primary turnout rocketed to highest level in at least 2 decadesJune 10, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Elections2026 primary election: Results for governor, local races on the York County ballotsUpdated June 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Politics & Government2026 primary election: Results for governor, local races on Lancaster County ballotsUpdated June 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
