Martin Moore Becomes First Black District Attorney in Buncombe County
Buncombe County’s Martin Moore becomes the first Black district attorney, securing victory without a Republican opponent.
March 6, 2026
Buncombe County’s Martin Moore becomes the first Black district attorney, securing victory without a Republican opponent.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools address a state auditor’s report on a $46M deficit, litigation, and new audits.
The NC State Board of Elections swore in Angela Hawkins after Bob Rucho resigned due to prohibited political donations.
Buncombe County is revising local development laws, focusing on flood ordinances and outdated regulations.
North Carolina’s clean energy job market grew 13.8% since the pandemic, driven by solar and clean-tech manufacturing.
Former NC Rep. Cecil Brockman indicted for sex offenses with a minor, held without bond under Iryna’s Law.
Canton buys 35 acres of a decommissioned papermill for $12.5M to boost economic opportunities and build new infrastructure.
Sen. Ted Budd announced $81M in delayed aid for Hurricane Helene recovery in western NC, aiding local governments.
The UNC Board of Governors allows tuition hikes for the first time since 2017. Art Pope remains opposed to increases.
Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein embarked on a visit to several ski resorts across North Carolina this weekend, coinciding with the Winter Olympics in Italy. Their tour aims to celebrate the state’s reputation as the Winter Sports Capital of the South and acknowledge the contribution of the
Teacher attrition and vacancies in NC schools remained steady, but early-career teachers face retention challenges.
Michael Whatley, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, claims inflation is “way down” despite data showing rising prices.
