According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilford. However, Guilford is split into three U.S. House districts.
- Catawba County Government
Cabarrus County is restructuring several departments, naming Justin Brines EMS chief and expanding leadership responsibilities in emergency services, finance and compliance.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
Virginia Foxx was supposed to cruise to a 12th term. Instead, Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads by 99 votes, with a recount looming.
- Danielle Battaglia The News & Observer (Raleigh)
With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
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Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
- William Chapman
According to data from the N.C. State Board of Elections, 53.27%, 87,283 people, cast a ballot in the election.
Stuart Valzonis will join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, filling the seat left vacant by Larry Pittman's September resignation.
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.
Spencer Town Park is getting regional recognition. The town received a 2026 Region of Excellence Award for creating a destination for recreation and community events.
As voters prepare for Election Day in less than two weeks, some questions might arise: May I bring my smartphone into the booth? What about my gun? Here’s what to know before you go.
Don't fall for it. North Carolina election officials say a viral claim about poll workers marking ballots is false.
The Social Security Administration has confirmed that more than 70 million recipients will get their largest increase in payments since 2022.
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, Cabarrus voters can cast their ballot at four locations across the county.
Days after a bill pausing the state tax on fuel became law, North Carolina’s attorney general is asking the public to help enforce it.
Do North Carolina voters want to lower the cap on the state income tax? Millions of voters will decide if the state drops its income tax cap to 3.5%. It’s one of three constitutional amendments on your Nov. 3 ballot.
Trout Unlimited donated 500 trees to be planted at Bethel Park in Morganton and 100 volunteers from Truist Bank planted them at the park on Sept. 22.
If voters choose to pass the amendment, the General Assembly would be required to pass new legislation that would instill a levy limit, meaning that local governments would have a limit on how much revenue they can collect from property taxes.
If approved by voters, it would specify that a photo ID is required for all forms of voting, not just for those who cast their ballot in person.
Former governor Roy Cooper made a campaign stop in Winston-Salem Thursday in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat. Cooper is facing Republican opponent Michael Whatley in the general election. Early voting begins on Oct. 15.
“North Carolina families and farmers are feeling the impacts of rising fuel costs every day.”
State law enforcement agencies, like the State Highway Patrol, are now required to enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing officers to carry out immigration enforcement.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
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About 98% of regional peanuts are harvested; limited rain sped fieldwork but increased mold, burrower bug damage, pod discoloration and lowered yield potential.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
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North Carolina 4-H partnered with NASCAR team Reaume to combine STEM education with race-day experiences at Charlotte Motor Speedway during National 4-H Week.
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City manager update highlights facility projects, airport work, utilities, street lighting, zoning, committee meetings, and key fall and winter event dates.
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Salisbury Transit will not operate Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular bus and ADA/Paratransit service resumes Nov. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7:08 p.m.
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Service awards are given out in five-year increments, and this year five employees reached their 30-year milestone, one celebrated 30-years of service, and another was recognized for 40-years of service.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley joined two local business owners at a campaign stop in Greensboro, where he highlighted the cost of living and business costs during the tenure of his Democratic opponent, former Gov. Roy Cooper.
CONCORD — A business development tool that will dedicate funds for future tax relief is now in effect in Cabarrus County.
The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation.
Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.
President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.”
Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.

