An Etowah Forest Service worker says USDA blocked him from a 2025 resignation program and has filed a pro se lawsuit alleging age discrimination.

Nearly $1.7 billion sits in North Carolina's unclaimed property fund; state officials are stepping up outreach to return money to rightful owners.

Richmond County's manager moved county‑leased mobile‑home trailers to family property behind Rockingham Dragway, and commissioners say they weren't notified. The move renews questions about oversight of county assets.

Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Mary Miller introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act to bar government entities from arming people in the U.S. unlawfully. Sponsors say it closes an enforcement gap exposed by recent ICE arrests.

A bipartisan, 22‑member commission met in Raleigh to begin replacing North Carolina’s decades‑old election data system and overhaul campaign‑finance reporting. Officials say upgrades will speed results and tighten security.

Some Charlotte councilors are floating a property-tax hike to pay for police and fire raises as staffing shortfalls strain services. The budget calendar will force a decision this spring.

Sen. Ted Budd says $229M in FEMA aid for Western North Carolina is being held up and blames Democrats. Federal approvals exist, but congressional fights and legal tangles have muddied the timetable for county reimbursements.

North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship surge has pushed more than 100,000 students into private schools and is changing how those schools recruit, price and admit students.

The SBI is investigating an April 2024 Kentucky distillery trip involving North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists over alleged ethics and lobbying violations.

The Statesville Police Department reported a slight dip in violent crime and a significant decline in burglaries in their 2025 Annual Crime Report, emphasizing proactive policing and community outreach successes.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are hosting community conversations to discuss local issues with residents, starting in the Northwest Service Area on February 24.

Concord says it hasn't been consulted and can't block private land sales after rumors ICE was scouting a detention site in Cabarrus County.

Union County Register of Deeds reminds travelers to renew passports ahead of spring break, offering in-person services, and advising early application to avoid delays.