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North Carolina
MediaBias News has published 12 stories involving North Carolina, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesDemocrat LaKesha Womack elected to Congress facing car theft charge
LaKesha Womack, a Democrat, has been elected to North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. She faces a felony car theft charge for an incident in 2019 and is scheduled for a court appearance. Womack has stated she experienced a medical emergency and homelessness at the time.
United States2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 65
Politics · United StatesJamie Ager wins North Carolina's 11th Congressional District
Democrat Jamie Ager has won North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jennifer Balkcom. The seat became open after Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from the race.
United States3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Army trains mass burial procedures for high-casualty conflicts
The US Army conducted a large-scale exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to practice mass burial procedures for the first time in decades. The training simulated burying up to 2,400 bodies per day in preparation for high-intensity conflicts with mass casualties.
United States3 min readTrust 80 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesEarly Voting Surges in Key Senate States
Early voting turnout is up significantly in many states that could determine control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis. This surge is particularly notable in battleground states where Democrats are seeking to flip Republican-held seats.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · United StatesTrump announces $1.5bn Pentagon chip investment in North Carolina
US President Donald Trump announced a $1.5 billion Pentagon investment for semiconductor production in North Carolina. The announcement was made at a political event and coincided with plans for a new industrial mineral plant in the same state.
United States2 min readTrust 76 · Craft 70 · Hype 22
Politics · United StatesNigel Edge to face death penalty for North Carolina mass shooting
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Nigel Max Edge for a mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, in September 2025 that killed three people. Edge, a former Marine with a history of traumatic brain injury and mental illness, has previously been deemed unable to assist in his legal proceedings.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesMedicaid work rules begin, some states demand immediate medical proof
Work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries begin in January, stemming from a 2025 law. While federal rules allow self-attestation for medical frailty exceptions for the first year, at least six states are requiring immediate documentation, leading to legal challenges.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesTrump to campaign in North Carolina with Senate nominee Michael Whatley
Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in North Carolina with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. This event marks Trump's first rally since his midterm convention in Dallas, as Republicans hope his presence will energize voters.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesTrump administration asks Supreme Court to lift mail-ballot order
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to reject a federal judge's order that halts new rules for mail-in voting. The appeal comes as North Carolina prepares to send out mail ballots, with a whistleblower report warning the new rules could prevent millions of ballots from being sent.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
Whistleblower alleges rushed USPS mail ballot system could disenfranchise voters
A whistleblower has raised alarms about a new U.S. Postal Service system designed to verify mail ballots, alleging it is being developed with inadequate testing and a rushed timeline. The system, intended to comply with a Trump executive order, could lead to the rejection of large numbers of ballots.
United States4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 75 · Hype 25 
Politics · United StatesUS Treasury Secretary to Host G20 Finance Meeting on Growth and Iran Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to host G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina. The meeting agenda includes addressing global trade imbalances, boosting economic growth, and tackling sovereign debt, with a significant focus on pressing countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesPoll: More North Carolinians identify as MAGA than as Democratic Socialists
A poll conducted by The Center Square in North Carolina at the end of July found 34% of respondents identified as MAGA, while 29% identified as Democratic Socialists of America. The survey results were reported by outlets across the political spectrum, with varying emphasis on the groups named.
United States3 min readTrust 52 · Craft 52 · Hype 15