Candidate filing for local elections began Monday. The Monroe City Council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Robert Burns. Parts of Central North Carolina are recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal. And the NAACP National Convention comes to town.

In closing arguments, attorneys for the plaintiffs, including the NAACP, described a rushed and secretive process that resulted in the maps used in the 2024 election.

Opponents said the legislation, which was originally intended to regulate squatters, was tweaked in a way that could help puppy mills.

President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.

Kevin O'Connor cited doctor-patient confidentiality and his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in deciding not to answer questions from Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.

Tiawana Brown quickly became one of the most progressive members of the Charlotte City Council since being elected in 2023.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is urging state lawmakers to return to Raleigh and quickly pass a new state budget, citing mounting financial pressure from a sweeping federal tax package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump.

Gastonia has opened a temporary indoor cooling station for homeless and vulnerable residents when the heat index rises to 95 degrees or above.

The long-discussed transit plan may be coming to a ballot near you. The referendum for a one-cent sales tax for transit has one more hurdle to clear: the Mecklenburg County Commission. If they say yes, you’ll be asked to vote on it in November. But not everyone is on board for what has been described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’ll talk about pros and cons.

President Trump has announced — but postponed the effective date for — higher tariffs once again. Here's what to know about the latest on his tariff policy.