Investigators with the board of elections are looking into individuals allegedly conducting voter registration drives and impersonating state or county election officials.
President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro.
WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily held two forums at the Leland Town Hall featuring Republican candidates running for Brunswick County Sheriff and District Attorney.
319 early voting sites will be open for the 2026 primary election, where voters will select candidates to move on to the general election ballot in November.
The media consortium of WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily sent questionnaires to the two republican candidates running in the 2026 primary election for the office of District Attorney for Brunswick, Bladen and Columbus counties. This story contains the candidates' unedited responses to the questions.
The media consortium of WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily sent questionnaires to the two republican candidates running in the 2026 primary election for the office of Sheriff in Brunswick County. This story contains the candidates' unedited responses to the questions.
The media consortium of WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily sent questionnaires to candidates running in the 2026 republican primary election for seats on the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners representing District 1 and District 2. This story contains responses from the republican candidates who returned the questionnaire.
Election officials said the new effort will not affect any voter’s registration status, and that during elections affected voters will be asked if they want to update their information.
As a precautionary measure, the media consortium of WECT, Port City Daily and WHQR Public Media has decided to postpone the forums featuring candidates running for seats on the New Hanover County Board of Education.
The media consortium of WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily sent questionnaires to candidates running in the 2026 primary election for four seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. This story contains the republican candidates' unedited responses to the questions.
The media consortium of WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily sent questionnaires to candidates running in the 2026 primary elections for four seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. This story contains the democratic candidates' unedited responses to the questions.
The media consortium of WECT, WHQR Public Media and Port City Daily sent questionnaires to candidates running in the 2026 primary election for two seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. This story contains the candidates' unedited responses to the questions.
The media group of WECT, Port City Daily and WHQR Public Media will host several forums featuring candidates running for office in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Several new laws and rule changes take effect in North Carolina in January, covering everything from prescription drugs to healthcare to state definitions of sex.
Gov. Josh Stein said his first year in office has been “incredible” and an “unbelievable honor” as he prepares to mark his first anniversary as North Carolina’s governor on Jan. 1.
Some current incumbents will not have opposition in their reelection campaigns, while some late filings have added names to the ballots in other races.
Wilmington small business owner Jessica Bichler filed for candidacy in N.C. Senate District 7, announcing her bid for a seat Democrats view as a key opportunity to break the Republican supermajority in 2026.
Law enforcement leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, say a federal immigration crackdown centered around the city appears to be tapering off Thursday.
The granddaughter of E.B. White, the author of the classic 1952 children’s tale “Charlotte’s Web,” said the wave of immigration arrests goes against what her grandfather and his beloved book stood for.
AG Jackson’s office stated that the task force was established to develop safeguards for AI developers to follow and to create a standing forum for tracking developments in AI.
Two lawmakers who represent New Hanover County in North Carolina’s General Assembly plan to seek new terms in 2026, republican senator Michael Lee and democratic representative Deb Butler.
There will be at least one recount of votes cast in the 2025 Municipal Elections in southeastern North Carolina. It will be in the race for Southport Board of Aldermen Ware 1 race.
