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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.
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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.
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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.
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Politics · United StatesSenate GOP Super PAC Shifts Ad Spending From NC to Kansas
The Senate Leadership Fund, a major Republican super PAC, is halting its advertising in North Carolina's Senate race and redirecting funds to Kansas. The move signals a strategic shift as Republicans focus on retaining their Senate majority.
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Politics · United StatesAbortion messaging shifts NC Senate race support, study finds
A study commissioned by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America found that messages focusing on Roy Cooper's abortion record, particularly federal legislation, shifted voter support toward Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina's Senate race. The group is actively campaigning across the state.
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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.
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Champagne says Russia's G20 presence caused discomfort
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that Russia's participation in a G20 meeting hosted by the U.S. created significant discomfort. The meeting took place in Asheville, North Carolina, and included Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
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Politics · United StatesNC Elections Board votes against Sunday early voting in some counties
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted against Sunday early voting in 20 counties where local election boards could not reach unanimous agreement. Decisions largely sided with Republican majorities on local boards, drawing criticism from Democrats and voting-rights advocates.
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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.
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Politics · United StatesChuck Edwards ends re-election bid after House Ethics Committee recommends censure
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) announced he will not seek re-election after the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of sexual harassment. The committee recommended censure, citing lavish gifts and inappropriate behavior toward two women staffers. Edwards will complete his current term.
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