“Nepo baby Jon Ossoff is cozy with liberal elites like Alex Soros and Hillary Clinton because he’s one of them. Ossoff couldn’t care less about Georgians - he’s fighting for the liberal billionaires cutting his checks in the Hamptons.” - RNC Spokeswoman Emma Hall. 

Whatley remembers Iryna’s murder and calls out Roy Cooper’s dangerous agenda

Jobs announcement

Governor Henry McMaster’s portrait unveiled

US Department Of Justice Sues William And Mary Over Racial Discrimination

Gov. Lee announces transportation plan

The North Carolina State Board of Elections finally settled the immediate dispute today over early voting in Jackson County, in western North Carolina, for the general election.

As former Gov. Roy Cooper (D., N.C.) is campaigning for Senate on a promise to “make stuff cost less” for Americans, his own Democratic successor in North Carolina is noting that he made life more expensive in the state, bringing his previous actions as governor of North Carolina under renewed scrutiny. 

his week, the University of North Carolina Asheville announced  that a new paper led by Associate Professor of Biology Melinda R Grosser, Ph.D. , and undergraduate student Jenna Vidaud was published today in the peer-reviewed Journal of Bacteriology by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).identify a promising new target for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. 

Sen. Budd announces new F-15ex

“The Mountain State Fair has become a time-honored tradition in Western N.C. for its blend of agricultural exhibits, favorite exhibits and entertainment, plus a few new attractions each year to add to the fun,” said Jeff Barham, general manager of the N.C. Mountain State Fair. “With 14 free entertainment acts, a full midway, rows of delicious food, livestock shows and display farm animals, plus arts and crafts, music and dancing, the Mountain State Fair has something for everyone.” 

Four nurses recognized for excellence

Speaker Johnson endorsed Jennifer Balkcom

Speaker Johnson campaigns for Kiggans

President Trump endorsed Jennifer Balkcom

"Universities are often considered transactional in nature. A student enrolls, a class is completed, a degree is awarded. But transactional is not who we are. Western Carolina University, I would argue, is transformational. We transform lives, families, communities, industries and so much more." - Chancellor Kelli R. Brown. 

In response to Stein’s veto, North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, said, “And of court, Governor Stein just vetoed the bill that put a check on reckless judges. It’s very clear that his administration doesn’t care about public safety. Once again, the House will clean up the Governor’s mess and OVERRIDE this senseless veto. North Carolina deserves better.”

Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections for the month decreased by $27.1 million, or 2.1%, from a total of nearly $1.27 billion in July 2025 (FY 2026). 

the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor released a new report revealing issues with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), including fare evasion, gaps in security, and $1.7 million in unspent funding for safety and security equipment. 

“Chelsea Walsh is ready to hit the ground running and continue the strong conservative leadership the people of House District 117 deserve,” said NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons. “This is an important seat, and we are confident voters will have a strong Republican choice in November who will fight for Western North Carolina families.”