Spotlight Trump claims NC crime among worst in country. His attorney general says otherwise Danielle Battaglia and Nora O’Neill The Charlotte Observer Sep 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 0 1 of 2 President Donald Trump speaks at a rally for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley at Gaston Municipal Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. USA Today Network President Donald Trump speaks at a rally for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley at Gaston Municipal Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. USA Today Network Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Danielle Battaglia and Nora O’Neill The Charlotte Observer President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina in Gastonia on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.”kAm%CF>A DA6?E (65?6D52J 6G6?:?8 2E v2DE@?:2 |F?:4:A2= p:CA@CE :? v2DE@? r@F?EJ DEF>A:?8 7@C &]$] $6?2E6 42?5:52E6 |:4926= (92E=6J :? E96 7:?2= DEC6E49 @7 9:D 42>A2:8?] w6 DA@<6 7@C 23@FE 2? 9@FC @? 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Election 2026 Democrats get wins in Cabarrus County, pick up seat in NC Senate, 2 in House According to data from the N.C. State Board of Elections, 53.27%, 87,283 people, cast a ballot in the election.
NC voters back photo ID expansion, property tax cap, income tax cuts A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilfo…
NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
Election 2026 A Democratic wave and more takeaways from the US midterm elections Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
