Live Breaking News & Updates on Nccapitol

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Nccapitol on our comprehensive webpage. Get up-to-the-minute updates on local events, politics, business, entertainment, and more. Our dedicated team of journalists delivers timely and reliable news, ensuring you're always in the know. Discover firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, all in one convenient destination. Don't miss a beat — visit our webpage for real-time breaking news in Nccapitol and stay connected to the pulse of your community

Top NC Senate Republican on college conference realignment: 'No rash decisions'

North Carolina lawmakers provided incentives to keep the Atlantic Coast Conference headquarters in the state. Now the Senate's top Republican wants to see the league continue as a "major conference."

Florida , United-states , Ockingham-county , North-carolina , South-carolina , Hapel-hill , Wake-forest , North-carolina-state-university , Big-four , Jim-phillips , Phil-berger , Board-of-trustees

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety

School safety is a top-of-mind issue for many people in North Carolina. We asked the two candidates for state schools superintendent how they plan to address the problem.

North-carolina , United-states , Guilford-county , Raleigh , Southeast-raleigh-high-school , Winston-salem , Gloria-brown , National-institute-of-justice , Ashley-de-los-santos , National-institute , Michele-morrow , Democrat-mo-green

'I am so sorry, but we will do it again' Donald Trump calls off Wilmington rally due to severe weather

Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel the Wilmington rally scheduled for Saturday evening due to severe weather conditions.

North-carolina , United-states , New-york , Donald-trump , Nicole-tempestilli , Joe-biden , Wilmington-international-airport , Aero-center , President-donald-trump , Wilmington-international , President-joe-biden , Wilmington

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 18

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Yemen , North-carolina , United-states , China , Red-sea , Djibouti-general- , Djibouti , Iran , Israel , America , Iranian , Americans

Japanese prime minister's visit to NC focuses on business and, of course, barbecue

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Raleigh this week. The two are expected to commemorate the state's economic partnership with the country.

North-carolina , United-states , Raleigh , Nagoya , Aichi , Japan , Randolph-county , Pittsboro , Lee-county , Washington , Tokyo , Holly-springs

In bipartisan vote, NC elections board shoots down 'audit force' allegations of election violations

The board's votes on contentious matters are often split down party lines. So their unanimous agreement that the claims were meritless was notable -- particularly in a presidential election year, when claims of fraud are likely to become more commonplace as the November elections approach.

North-carolina , United-states , Surry-county , America , Kevin-lewis , Jeff-carmon , Mike-lindell , Siobhan-millen , Stacey-eggers , Alan-hirsch , Joe-biden , Carol-snow

Fujifilm Diosynth to create 680 jobs, invest additional $1.2B in Holly Springs

State and local officials have approved up to $69.3 million in incentives to help the company expand. The project is expected to have an economic impact of $4.76 billion, officials said.

Japan , Raleigh , North-carolina , United-states , Wake-county , Randolph-county , Pittsboro , Morrisville , Tokyo , Washington , Piedmont , Holly-springs

Voter fraud defamation case heard at NC Supreme Court could have implications for 2024 elections

The case deals with whether supporters of then-Gov. Pat McCrory's reelection campaign in 2016 can be sued for falsely accusing people of committing voter fraud. What the court decides could also influence voter fraud allegations made in 2024 and beyond.

Arizona , United-states , Pennsylvania , North-carolina , Georgia , Donald-trump , Tim-moore , Justice-richard-dietz , Roy-cooper , Allison-riggs , Anita-earls , Justice-trey-allen

Cooper's visit with Japan's Kishida could coincide with major jobs announcement

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is scheduled to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Raleigh this week. Asked Tuesday if the visit might coincide with any economic announcements, Cooper said yes, adding: 'Hopefully more jobs for our state.'

White-house , District-of-columbia , United-states , Japan , Randolph-county , North-carolina , Lee-county , Raleigh , Pittsboro , Tokyo , Japanese , Joe-biden

You can't bet on Kentucky Derby in NC, but lawmakers could change that soon

Though betting on horse racing is now legal in North Carolina, no operator is licensed to take bets on races like the Kentucky Derby.

Louisiana , United-states , Ohio , New-york , North-carolina , Maryland , Incoln-county , Vermont , Kentucky , Armando-bacot , Charlie-baker , North-carolinians