Child Development Center employee charged with child abuse
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after an alleged child abuse incident occurred at a child development center.
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NC elections board faces complaint over duplicate voter records
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has filed a Help America Vote Act (HAVA) complaint against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) after finding thousands of apparent duplicate and triplicate voter registrations in the statewide voter database. The post NC elections board faces complaint over duplicate voter records appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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'Don’t let them rig this' | Dolly Parton’s sister claims she had to correct her ballot selection while voting in Tennessee
The Secretary of State’s Office says it has received one complaint of this nature during this election period, out of about 400,000 ballots cast.
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Fight for the House of Representatives: Here are the races to watch in the 2026 midterms
Headed into the midterms, Republicans hold a five-seat advantage, but are defending many of the toss-up seats that could sway control of the House.
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A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year
A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the Center for American Women and […]
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NC election officials flag hundreds of absentee ballots ahead of midterm elections
Preliminary state data shows spoiled absentee ballots have risen to 3.1%, compared with 2.6% at the same point in the 2022 election.
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2026 North Carolina election guide: What voters need to know
North Carolina voters prepare for the 2026 midterm elections on November 3, featuring a U.S. Senate race that could shift the Senate's balance of power.
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VERIFY: What to do if your absentee ballot doesn’t arrive in time in North Carolina
Mecklenburg County’s elections director explains your options if your mail-in ballot is delayed.
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Complaint alleges illegal contribution to NC House candidate Lorenza Wilkins
The complaint alleges the $9,800 “office furniture donation” from Blue Ridge Realty, Inc. violated laws against both corporate giving and donations of over $6,800 per election. The post Complaint alleges illegal contribution to NC House candidate Lorenza Wilkins appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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What to do if your absentee ballot doesn’t arrive in time in North Carolina
Mecklenburg County’s elections director explains your options if your mail-in ballot is delayed.
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NC-3 gains late attention with early vote surge, ratings shift
So far, about 25,660 Democrats have cast ballots in NC-3, while Republicans have cast less than half that, at about 12,400. The post NC-3 gains late attention with early vote surge, ratings shift appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Local leaders sound alarm on Black voter turnout
Local Black clergy and community leaders are addressing the sharp decline in early voting numbers.
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Man shot by York Co. Sheriff’s deputies now facing charges
A man shot by York County Sheriff's deputies is now facing several charges.
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Here's what Charlotte's $425 million bond referendum means for housing, roads, and neighborhoods
Charlotte voters face a crucial decision as they consider authorizing $425 million in bonds for affordable housing, transportation, and neighborhood improvements
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Midterm elections: Here are the key races that will decide control of the Senate
Democrats have a chance to flip control of the Senate in November if they're able to successfully gain four seats.
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Davidson County Sheriff's Office mourns death of K9 Chase
K9 Chase died Wednesday following a medical emergency.
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GOP faces possible Wake legislative shutout amid 3 close races
Population growth and shifting suburban voting patterns have eroded Republicans' advantage in several key Wake legislative districts. The post GOP faces possible Wake legislative shutout amid 3 close races appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Lenoir man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
Alexander County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a 53-year-old man while serving outstanding warrants.
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Dems sue Trump, alleging election interference, as DOJ battles with California
National Democrats are suing President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of intimidating election officials and asking a federal court to block him from interfering in the midterm elections. The lawsuit, filed late Tuesday in Washington, D.C., comes as the Trump administration mounts a highly public offensive against voter fraud in California just two weeks before Election […]
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DOJ clashes with California over noncitizen voting claims before Nov. 3 election
California challenged the Department of Justice over claims of noncitizen voter registration in the state, calling the data "unreliable."
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