With Sheriff Sam Page holding a 23-vote lead in the Republican primary for N.C. Senate District 26, Sen. Phil Berger is seeking a second recount. A machine recount ended without changing Page’s advantage, and state law allows Berger to request a hand-to-eye recount of randomly selected precincts because the margin remains under 1%.
North Carolina voters delivered a blunt message in the March 3, 2026, primary: incumbency offered no guarantee of safety. At least eight sitting state legislators lost their primaries, reflecting voter frustration in both parties.
As the owner of assisted living communities here in North Carolina, I am proud of the work that we do to help our seniors live healthy, fulfilling lives. Part of this work involves coordinating with other local healthcare providers to ensure our residents receive the care they need to thrive.
(RALEIGH) Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione today announced she is stepping down from her role in state government to rejoin the private sector. Starting April 6, former DIT Deputy Secretary Nate Denny will return to the department to serve as Secretary.
A North Carolina House committee examining property tax reform is considering a sweeping proposal to close a tax loophole for low- and moderate-income housing that’s costing local governments tens of millions of dollars in revenue.
Ballot recounts in the consequential primary between Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page and North Carolina state Senate leader Phil Berger resulted in no change in the challenger’s 23-vote lead over Berger.
Affordability challenges and the skyrocketing cost of living are burdens felt by millions of Americans. Nowadays, Americans are opting to relocate to urban areas that offer access to more affordable neighborhoods, thriving public schools, and extensive infrastructure. According to a January 27 article in the News & Observer, North Carolina added nearly 150,000 new residents last year – behind only Texas and Florida. Are we prepared for such an influx?
His opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, says the 13 ballots challenged wouldn’t change the outcome of the race.
Republican state Sen. Phil Berger is contesting the outcome of his primary race for North Carolina Senate District 26 after finishing behind Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes.
The campaign lashed out at progressive groups, alleging they were boosting Berger’s opponent in an effort to oust the state Senate’s top Republican.
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein kicked off his rural listening session series. He met with business leaders, local elected officials, and other leaders to hear their concerns and discuss priorities for strengthening their communities. Governor Stein also stopped by Flavors on Main in Marion to meet with the owners and learn about their experience.
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein and state officials are asking all North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather because a rare Level 4 Moderate Risk has been issued by the National Weather Service. The primary threats with this storm system are damaging wind gusts of 74 mph or higher, large hail, and tornadoes.
