Gov. Roy Cooper wrote the law that prohibits governors from vetoing redistricting maps, back when he was a NC state senator.

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map.

The state, itself, is nearly evenly split among voters by party. The largest share are independents, then Democrats, then Republicans.

Perhaps that’s because it’s exactly what Republicans have long done, and now plan to do again, in North Carolina, with no input from voters at all. Passing new maps is actually easier than passing any normal law, given that redistricting bills require just simple majorities in the General Assembly and aren’t even subject to the governor’s veto.

North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday filed two bills for the state’s new congressional map, with one giving the GOP a clear advantage in 11 of the state’s 14 districts by efficiently packing Democrats into three seats. The other map would ...

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After much dead air and months of delays, the North Carolina state budget has passed. Here, The News & Observer, The Herald Sun and The Charlotte Observer will break down what is in the budget and what raises will go into effect. This also includes any ...

Many Charlotte workers live in York, Lancaster and Chester counties. And many workers in those counties travel to work in Charlotte each day. That means plenty of commute time on area roads. But precisely how many drivers are we talking about? The Herald ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte’s annual Pride festival and parade are returning mid-August 2025 -- but there are some important event changes to know about! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect at the 25th-annual Charlotte Pride. The 2025 Charlotte ...