Field Ministers Present To The Alliance For Higher Education

The NCFMP is a partnership between Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Game Plan for Life, and the North Carolina Department PC

Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In NC

The Senate will begin debate Wednesday on a $1.9 trillion relief bill that directly aids families, states, cities, the unemployed and more.

Charlotte Residents Look For Hope And Unity In Biden's Inaugural Speech

WFAE asked Charlotte residents what they’re hoping to hear and see from the new president's speech and from his administration.

North Carolina Congressional Representatives React To President Biden's Inauguration

Rep. Alma Adams, the congresswoman who represents Charlotte, was there along with Reps. Deborah Ross, G.K. Butterfield, and more

A Pandemic In 2020 Meant New Costs For North Carolina Election Officials

All that cost a lot of money. But how much did North Carolina’s recent election cost?

More Than 1 Million Eligible Voters In North Carolina Didn't Cast Ballots In 2020

“I think that’s the craziest thing I have ever seen - to storm the Capitol,” she said.

Trump Pardons Include People With Ties To North Carolina

The 45th president pardoned 140 people in his final hours in office, including some with North Carolina ties.

'Armed Marches' Threatened In NC Before Inauguration

Online forums are calling for "armed marches on all state capitols" in the final days of the Trump presidency, putting NC on alert.

25th Amendment Resolution: How NC Delegation Voted

The House of Representatives voted on a resolution asking Vice President Pence to begin the process to remove President Trump from office.

Despite More Absentee Ballots, NC’s 2020 Election Had Lower Rejection Rate

New data from the State Board of Elections show at most 2.4% of all absentee-by-mail ballots were rejected.

Despite Their Situation, Some NC Homeless Residents Voted So Their Voices Could Be Heard

“I didn't even notice I was crying," Jones said. "You know, it just felt good. It just felt good to be back.”

Election Disputes In The Carolinas Are Nothing New

Their efforts did not include North Carolina because President Trump narrowly won the state.

North Carolina Republicans Split On Vote To Certify 2020 Election

The state’s two senators — both Republicans — appear to be voting yes, certifying the election results.

North Carolina Republicans Split On Certification Of 2020 Election

The U.S. House and Senate are scheduled to vote Wednesday on certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

When You Can Expect To Receive $600 Stimulus Checks In NC

It's likely sooner than you think. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote Tuesday on increasing checks to $2,000.

Board Member Makes History With Dissenting 'No' Vote In North Carolina's Election Certification

Is it the start of injecting politics into what’s supposed to be a bipartisan, administrative task?

Mecklenburg County Finishes Hand Recount In Chief Justice Race

Mecklenburg County’s Board of Elections completed its hand-to-eye recount in the NC Supreme Court Chief Justice race Wednesday.

Legislative Fight To Continue 2020 Voting Protocols Not Over

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is one of the organizations gearing up to tussle with the General Assembly.

Beasley Requests Hand-To-Eye Recount In Close Chief Justice Race

Democratic incumbent Cheri Beasley requested the recount hours after all 100 counties in NC finished a machine recount Wednesday.

NC Republicans Calling For Change To State Board Of Elections

The 2020 general election could prompt state lawmakers to change who’s in charge of administering future elections.

NC State Board Of Elections Votes 4-1 To Certify Election Results

The only no vote came from a Republican board member who questioned changes the board made to absentee ballot rules before Election Day.

Recount In NC Chief Justice Race Begins

The race between incumbent Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and Republican challenger Paul Newby has been close since Election Day.

Statewide Recount Possible Due To NC Supreme Court Nail Biter

Election officials across the state were preparing for a possible statewide recount due to the neck-and-neck race for NC Supreme Court.

‘I’d Do It Again In A Heartbeat:’ Two NC Republicans Talk Losing Their Elections After Spurning Trump

Western NC conservatives Page Lemel and Mike Hawkins discuss their rejection of Trumpism, and whether or not it cost them re-election.

Every Vote Counts: NC’s Chief Justice Race Is Down To The Wire

At times, the race between Cheri Beasley and Paul Newby is now separated by just 35 votes as the state tallies absentee ballots.

Advice For Trump: Here’s How I Learned To Lose Gracefully (OPINION)

COMMENTARY: We can make a teachable moment out of President Trump’s refusal to accept defeat in the 2020 election.

What Ricky Hurtado’s Big Win In Alamance County Means For NC Latinos

A longtime NC advocate for Latino residents says the state is reckoning with a powerful new bloc that could change party politics.

Trump Victory Projected NC Winner: Election Results

In what was one of the last race projections in the country, Trump was projected as winner in North Carolina with a nearly 74,000-vote lead.

NC Voting Was Fair, Accurate: Results of Patch Reader Survey

"Some people I voted for won. Some lost. I do trust the results, even if I don't like some of them," one North Carolina voter said.

‘A Really Powerful Witness’: How Nida Allam Became NC’s First Muslim Woman In Elected Office

From tragedy to advocacy to the 2020 election, behind her rise to becoming a trailblazer in NC politics with big goals.

The Search For Silver Linings In A Disastrous Election For NC Educators (OPINION)

COMMENTARY: A Charlotte educator explains why the 2020 election in NC was such a crushing defeat for many teachers. So what comes next?

Patch Survey: How Did 2020 Voting In NC Go For You?

Patch wants to know about your experience voting in North Carolina this year and how you think it went overall.

Where North Carolina's Presidential Vote Count Stands

North Carolina's final results from the General Election will be released later this week.

Ricky Hurtado Is Poised To Win – He’d Be The Only Latino In North Carolina Legislature

The son of Salvadoran immigrants made history last night in more ways than one.

As President Trump Prepares Legal Challenges, Progressive NC Groups Demand Every Vote Is Counted

Hundreds of marchers moved through downtown Durham Wednesday less than 24 hours after polls closed in NC, chanting, “Count every vote.”

NC's Final Election Results Won't Be Known Until Nov. 12

The wait for the final result of who gets North Carolina's 15 electoral votes will extend through at least Nov. 12, election officials said.

‘Too Close To Call’: What You Need To Know About NC’s Closely Contested Election Results

The presidential race and numerous others down the ballot are still up in the air.

Riding With Kamala Harris: Inside The Biden Campaign’s Closing Arguments In Eastern NC (OPINION)

COMMENTARY: Eastern NC plays host to the Biden/Harris campaign’s final points on income inequality, healthcare, and racial injustice.

NC Election Results To Be Delayed After Extension At 4 Poll Sites

Poll hours were extended at four voting locations in the state due to delays. Results are now set to be released at 8:15 p.m.

Police Pepper Spray Crowd With Children, Elderly Attending North Carolina Voter Turnout Rally

Law enforcement in Alamance County fired pepper spray to disperse a permitted rally and march to the polls.