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Art as a graduation requisite proposed
A proposal backed by state Sen. Pete Brunstetter, R-Forsyth, would add a new arts component to high school graduation requirements and potentially provide state money for more arts teachers around the state.
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Governor's School supporters pushing for renewed state funding
N.C. Governor's School supporters are making a push this week to restore state funding for the summer program, which was defunded last year but will go on this summer because of private funding.
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Winston-Salem City Council member to be delegate at Democratic National Convention
Winston-Salem City Council member Dan Besse will be one of the representatives of North Carolina's 5th Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention this fall in Charlotte.
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Republicans move major issues in N.C. legislature's opening day
A short session and a long to-do list pushed state lawmakers to act quickly upon their return to Raleigh on Wednesday, moving forward with a divisive gambling compact with the Cherokee Indians and a measure to scrape together money to pay the state’s Medicaid bills.
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Legal challenges to marriage amendment possible, but experts expect little immediate success
So North Carolina has a marriage amendment in its constitution. What now?
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National Christian group had big hand in amendment language
As Tuesday's historic vote on North Carolina's constitutional amendment on marriage approached, more information emerged about just where the amendment's language came from.
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Evangelist slams Obama for stance
In another provocative comment aimed at President Barack Obama, the Rev. Franklin Graham on Thursday accused the president of having "shaken his fist" at God by changing his position on same-sex marriage.
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Perdue hits Winston-Salem to pitch budget, film program for Forsyth Tech
Gov. Bev Perdue swung through Winston-Salem on Thursday, pitching her final budget proposals as "the right choices for the state of North Carolina."
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Local politico running for NCDP chair
Frank Eaton, a long-time political operative who lives in Winston-Salem, will seek the chairmanship of the North Carolina Democratic Party, he said Thursday.
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N.C. voters approve marriage amendment
North Carolina passed a constitutional ban on gay marriage by a wide margin Tuesday, becoming the last Southern state to do so.
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N.C. House District 94: Elmore will be unopposed in fall
Jeffrey Elmore, of Wilkes County, was the top vote-getter in a three-way Republican primary Tuesday for the N.C. 94th House seat.
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Stokes Rep. Holloway takes heat for remarks about teachers
During a joint legislative committee meeting on the North Carolina education system last month, state Rep. Bryan Holloway, R-Stokes, suggested that teachers should not take time from the school day to blast state legislators with angry emails about the state's education budget.
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Democratic hopefuls in 32nd focusing on jobs
The Democratic candidates for the new 32nd District in the N.C. Senate all say they will focus on job creation and improving the economy if elected.
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Pollster: Marriage measure likely to pass
A political consultant from Boone who has analyzed early ballots and polling data predicts the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage or civil unions will pass on May 8.
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Two seasoned GOP candidates vie for House 79
Julia Howard, a member of the state House since 1988 whose leadership positions have included senior chairwoman of the finance committee, might be facing her toughest campaign challenge in this year's Republican primary election.
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Voter confusion feared
Forsyth County voters should educate themselves about where and for whom to vote in the May 8 primary elections because the county has one of the highest numbers of split precincts and new district lines in North Carolina, a study released Friday says.
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Gaston board set to vote on resolution favoring marriage amendment
GASTONIA -- The Gaston County commissioners are expected to consider a resolution Thursday supporting the marriage amendment on the May 8 ballot.
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City Council members sign letter opposing voter ID legislation
Six of the eight members of the Winston-Salem City Council have signed their names to a letter that asks state legislators to shoot down a proposed law that would require voters to have current photo identification cards.
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5 NC elected officials call on Parker to resign
Five Democratic statewide elected officials have called on state Democratic Party Chairman David Parker to resign as party regulars have learned recently about alleged harassment within Democratic headquarters.
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Lots of choices for voters in N.C. House 74 race
The race for N.C. House District 74 will give Democrats and Republicans multiple candidates to choose from, which is a rarity in this year's local legislative races.
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Mega Millions raises $12.9 million for N.C. education, sets sales record
Last week's $640 million Mega Millions jackpot raised an extra $12.9 million for North Carolina education programs, according to estimates from the N.C. Education Lottery.
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Hopefuls outline views at forum
More than 120 people gathered Saturday to hear from Democratic Party candidates during a forum at Shiloh Baptist Church.
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Study finds rats, roaches, nonworking toilets, bad water in N.C. migrant worker housing
A Wake Forest University study of migrant worker camps found infestations of rats and roaches, contaminated water, nonworking toilets and a slew of other housing violations, despite government regulations meant to protect workers.
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Advocacy group worker files ethics complaint against Crawford
A worker at a liberal-leaning advocacy group filed an ethics complaint Friday against a veteran legislator who used the House chamber for a political advertisement in which employees of the General Assembly appeared as extras while they were on the job working for the state.
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Primary push starts for Democrats
The leading candidates for North Carolina governor are learning how to feel the love from their respective parties now that they can no longer be sweet — or sour — on Gov. Bev Perdue.
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