A Charlotte judge allowed limited discovery in Sen. DeAndrea Salvador’s lawsuit alleging Whirlpool and Omnicom used AI to fake her endorsement. The order permits targeted depositions and document requests as the court tests jurisdiction.

A $378.75M recommended budget funds raises and infrastructure while holding property taxes and electric rates steady.

Union County approved a $174M 2026–27 budget that prioritizes teacher pay, repairs and tech upgrades. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for final review.

Mayor Vi Lyles will step down on June 30 after leading Charlotte since 2017, citing family and a desire to make room for new leadership. The city council must now decide who finishes her term.

Advocates rallied at the State Capitol pushing a Stop Super Speeders plan that would force certain drivers to install speed‑limiting tech amid worrying crash numbers.

The NC Senate gave initial approval to SB 889, pausing use of 2026 reappraisal numbers in about a dozen counties as lawmakers weigh tax relief and budget fallout. The move follows revaluation notices showing steep jumps in assessed values.

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Russell Fry will unveil "Logan's Law" in Myrtle Beach — a proposal for a public violent-offender registry and a federal review of criminal-data gaps. The push follows the May 3, 2025 killing of Logan Federico and concerns about missing records.

Monroe mayoral candidate Surluta Anthony is under scrutiny after participating in a committee recommendation to fund a nonprofit she helps lead. The overlap raises legal questions under state recusal rules.

North Carolina reached an $11M settlement with Mylan over alleged EpiPen price‑fixing. Millions will go to state health programs and copay coupons for generics will increase.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back any attorney general nominee who excuses Jan. 6, a stance that could derail or delay the White House's choice for DOJ.

Charlotte Rep. Nasif Majeed switched his registration to unaffiliated after a March primary loss and says he is undecided on caucusing, creating short-term uncertainty in the N.C. House.

A Senate committee advanced House Bill 301 to bar under-14s from social apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds; the bill also gives the N.C. DOJ enforcement powers.

Mecklenburg DA Spencer Merriweather says N.C.’s assault-by-strangulation statute failed survivors in two recent trials and is urging the General Assembly to clarify the law and boost penalties.