Jim Morrill

The Charlotte Observer

Jim Morrill, who grew up near Chicago, covers state and local politics. He’s worked at the Observer since 1981 and taught courses on North Carolina politics at UNC Charlotte and Davidson College.

LATEST FROM JIM MORRILL

Politics & Government

John Spratt’s legacy: landmark accomplishments and reminders of a more civil time

Updated December 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Crime & Courts

Phil Howerton, Mecklenburg judge who overcame his own trials to help others, dies at 84

Updated January 16, 2021 at 7:24 AM

Politics & Government

‘Still Trump’s party:’ NC Republicans brace for life after the president leaves office

Updated January 2, 2021 at 9:14 AM

Politics & Government

Nonprofits could find free cash in this little known NC fund, a welcome holiday bonus

December 30, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Politics & Government

In a rare move, most NC GOP lawmakers defy Trump, vote against $2,000 stimulus checks

Updated December 29, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Coronavirus

Duke doctor’s latest job: Making sure COVID vaccines reach people around the world

Updated December 28, 2020 at 11:29 AM

Politics & Government

NC judge receives rare censure for allowing harassment and threats in his office

Updated December 20, 2020 at 11:27 AM

Politics & Government

’Liberals are going nuts’: NC senator says he’d support suspension of civil liberties

Updated December 17, 2020 at 7:33 AM

Local

‘Not a slam dunk’: Some Mecklenburg commissioners skeptical of new transit sales tax

December 16, 2020 at 12:48 PM

Politics & Government

Federal judge agrees to speed up challenge to Catawbas’ Kings Mountain casino

Updated December 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Politics & Government

Looking for lost money? Check North Carolina’s unclaimed property fund

Updated December 11, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Elections

‘A little anti-climactic’: NC electors meet Monday to cast the votes that really count

Updated December 12, 2020 at 10:32 AM

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