Jan 22 Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

(RALEIGH) Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm. On Thursday, January 22, at 11:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing to provide updates on the status of storm preparations. He will be joined by NC Department of Public Safety Secretary Jeff Smythe, NC Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson, NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray, NC State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddy Johnson, and NC National Guard Major General Todd Hunt.

Dec 27

Dec 27 A Year in Photos: Governor Stein Reflects on His First Year in Office

Press Release

Politics, NC News

(RALEIGH) This year, Governor Stein is highlighting some of his most memorable moments from his first year in office.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Local attorney chosen to fill Judge Beth Heath's District Court seat

Press Release

Local News, NC News

(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Sonya Davis to the District Court for Judicial District 9, serving Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties. Davis is filling the vacancy created after Judge Beth Heath retired.

Feb 9

Feb 9 Stein rallies for unity and progress in gubernatorial bid

Kristy Kelly

Local News, NC News, Politics

On Thursday at Queen Street Deli, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, now a gubernatorial candidate, addressed a crowd on his visions and commitments for the state's future. The event, highlighted by local dignitaries including Mayor Don Hardy and Councilmember Chris Suggs, underscored Stein's focus on education, public health, and community engagement.

Oct 13

Oct 13 State’s attorney general talks Internet safety with sixth graders

Patrick Holmes

Education, Local News

North Carolina’s attorney general brought a message of internet safety to LCPS sixth graders on Wednesday and urged them to take those tips home to their families.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Attorney General Josh Stein: Avoid natural disaster scams this hurricane season

Press Release

NC News, Local News

The summer months are a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy all the beauty North Carolina has to offer. But summer is also the start of hurricane season, which begins in June and continues through November.

Oct 30

Oct 30 US Supreme Court rules NC absentee ballots can be received and counted up to 9 days after Election Day

Kristy Kelly

Local News, Politics

The US Supreme Court refused Republicans' request to overturn a decision by the State Board of Elections to extend the period from three to nine days because of the coronavirus pandemic, with a deadline of November 12. An absentee ballot received after 5 p.m. on Election Day will be counted only if they are postmarked on or before Election Day and received by mail no later than 5 p.m. November 12.

Jan 3

Jan 3 John Nix: Voter ID provision diverted

John Nix

Columns, Politics

Federal Judge Loretta Biggs filed a preliminary injunction halting the Voter ID law in NC on Dec. 27, 2019. What does that mean to North Carolina voters?