A U.S. House subcommittee holds a hearing in Charlotte about crime and safety, state auditor Dave Boliek publishes a report on CATS security, Gov. Josh Stein calls on the General Assembly to make up a shortfall on Medicaid, and the impact of the federal government on North Carolina.

The survey conducted by a Republican-leaning polling firm Opinion Diagnostics, commissioned by the nonpartisan voting rights group Common Cause North Carolina, shows 84% of North Carolina voters asked said it’s never acceptable for politicians to draw districts to help their own party win more seats, no matter the circumstances.

While the majority of installation services will remain operational, leaders said a small number may be affected by reduced staffing until federal funding is restored.

State Supt. Mo Green says most federal funding should keep flowing to schools, but a program that helps fund school districts near military bases and federal land could be affected.

Lawmakers spoke out against the impact of the government shutdown on WNC as the area waits for millions in federal relief funds.

CEO Eric Aft says Second Harvest will have to quickly dip into its limited reserves to address the possible new demand.

Former North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn announced Wednesday that he will run for a U.S. House seat in southwest Florida.

About 200 North Carolina state employees are starting unpaid leave today as the federal government shutdown takes hold. Officials warn more furloughs may follow.

A law passed this year by the North Carolina General Assembly requiring sheriffs to work more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took effect Wednesday.

The North Carolina Office of State Human Resources says the federal government shutdown means 200 state employees will be furloughed starting today. The employees would be placed on leave without pay until the shutdown ends, though health coverage will continue through October. Federal Court in the state will continue to operate. According to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, they’re funded through Friday, though staff will work without pay.WLOS in Asheville reports some National Parks like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park could also be impacted. An Interior Department contingency plan posted last night says. Open-air sites will remain open to the public, but buildings that require staffing, such as visitor centers will be closed.