The state's high court ruled that the challenge of the validity of more than 60,000 votes must be heard by the Wake County Superior Court first.

Republicans on the state's highest court suggested they are willing to toss Democrat Allison Riggs' election win

In September, Trump made a bold campaign promise to the Lumbee Tribe during a rally, vowing to grant them federal recognition if reelected. Speaking at the Aero Center near Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina, Trump addressed a crowd of supporters, including John Cummings, a Lumbee Tribe member and Robeson County board commissioner.

Climate issues are taking center stage in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene wreaked catastrophic damage in western North Carolina at the end of last September.

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract, formalizing last month's hiring after speculation that the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach might opt instead for a return to the NFL.

The formal contract, signed by Belichick on Wednesday and approved by the school, outlines a slew of bonuses and perks for the 72-year-old first-time college coach.

Bill Belichick has officially signed on the dotted line with the University of North Carolina. Belichick signed his contract with the Tar Heels on Wednesday, which the school released on Thursday. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports posted part of the contract on X,