16 More Races to Watch in 2026
Ahead of the midterms, we broke down the North Carolina races that are expected to be competitive, consequential, or interesting—or all three. Here are the rest of our top 26 for ’26.
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Top Races to Watch in 2026
We broke down the 26 North Carolina races that are expected to be competitive, consequential, or interesting—or all three.
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Bipartisan bill aims to close rural NC’s health care workforce gaps
Key takeaways: By Jaymie Baxley Two North Carolina congressional representatives — a Republican and a Democrat — have teamed up on federal legislation meant to recruit and retain doctors, nurses and other health care workers in rural communities. U.S. Reps. Pat Harrigan (R-10) and Don Davis (D-1) say the bill, which they’ve dubbed the REACH […] The post Bipartisan bill aims to close rural NC’s health care workforce gaps appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
NC Health News
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office searching for 69-year-old man last seen in Clemmons
Matthew Chris Bunker, 69, is a white male with blue eyes and gray hair, standing approximately 5-foot-6 and weighing 200 pounds.
WFMY News 2
'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34, reports say
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad" has died, his representatives told Deadline.
WCNC Charlotte
What NC voters say about the questions facing Democratic candidate LaKesha Womack
Democratic nominee faces questions in the race against Rep. Tim Moore as voters also name healthcare, affordability and school funding as top concerns
WCNC Charlotte
'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad" has died, his representatives said.
WFMY News 2
Guilford County Sheriff's Office mourns unexpected passing of deputy
The Sheriff's Office said Jeffrey Routh often volunteered for extra shifts, including holidays, so fellow deputies could spend time with their families.
WFMY News 2
NC Newsline
NC counties prepare for Thursday start of in-person early voting
Elections officials across North Carolina are preparing for the 17-day early voting period that starts Thursday, Oct, 15. Citizens are able to vote in-person at locations in their counties. Those who missed the regular voter registration deadline are able to register or update their registration and vote at the same time at early voting sites. […]
NC Newsline
Two Hillsborough residents arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Hillsborough individuals at a traffic stop on I-40.
WCCB Charlotte
NC Newsline
Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal races across the country. Candidates who once touted data centers as an economic boon have backtracked, and voters in at least three dozen […]
NC Newsline
NC takes over finances of troubled towns Ronda, Rowland
The NC Local Government Commission (LGC) voted to take financial control of the Town of Ronda in Wilkes County and the Town of Rowland in Robeson County. The post NC takes over finances of troubled towns Ronda, Rowland appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Tony Goldwyn previews 26th season of 'Law & Order'
Tony Goldwyn, who stars as district attorney Nick Baxter, previews the 26th season of "Law & Order," with new episodes airing Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
WCNC Charlotte
NC Newsline
North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced?
On a blistering Friday morning at a Durham mosque, Nigel Edwards sets up a table with voter registration materials that include buttons, signs, posters and flyers. “Are you registered to vote?” he asks those filing past as sweat drips down his chin. Some are already registered, others are noncitizens, and a few say voting doesn’t […]
NC Newsline
The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska
The nets for Alaska’s massive pollock fishery also catch salmon and other marine life. As salmon runs collapse across western Alaska, Indigenous communities and smaller commercial fishers say they're bearing the costs.
WCCB Charlotte
State House Candidate Owns Undisclosed Property Being Used for Video Gambling
Lee County Republican Charles Taylor is listed as the owner of a property that hosts video gambling that was not disclosed on ethics forms.
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North Carolina voters identify childcare as a major affordability and workforce challenge
By Bria Maddox EdNC A statewide poll recently found that North Carolina voters across political parties view childcare as both an affordability issue for families and a workforce issue for the state. Conducted by WNC Early Childhood Coalition and First Five Years Fund, the poll also found broad support for state and federal investment in […] The post North Carolina voters identify childcare as a major affordability and workforce challenge appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
NC Health News
Charlotte Motor Speedway Race Postponed Due to Weather on Saturday
Saturday tickets will be honored for the rescheduled race.
WFMY News 2
Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast. And the vast majority of U.S. adults say it's highly important for the government to ensure that AI stays under human control and that U.S. workers are protected.
WCCB Charlotte
