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Filing period kicks off election season. Here's what to know about Cumberland County races
Filing for municipal elections in Cumberland County opens July 7, with key races on the ballot in Fayetteville, Hope Mills ...
Thom Tillis deciding not to run for Senate is a gift to North Carolina | Opinion
Observer readers comment on Sen. Thom Tillis's decision not to run again, a Charlotte City Council decision, abortion, Iran ...
Tillis is one of the ‘good' Republicans, but Capitol Hill isn't a good place | Opinion
News & Observer readers comment on Sen. Thom Tillis, NC shrimping, food bank funding, NC Democrat's vote on Israel military ...
Without compromise, American democracy has no future
In Washington over the last few years,” he said on June 29, “it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to ...
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My Spin: Trump may have paved the way for a Democrat to be our next US Senator
By Tom Campbell Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state. Senator ...
Tropical Storm Chantal: When will rainfall, floods, hit Carolinas? Officials issue warning
NOAA said Chantal is likely to stay asymmetric, and its strongest winds and rainfall could take place to the right of the ...
6 of the biggest challenges facing Musk’s new political party
The richest man in the world says he has started “the America Party.” Turning it into a meaningful movement will be difficult ...