NC Senate looks to regulate companies profiting off veteran benefits
SB693 would regulate companies that charge veterans for help in filing for federal benefits, restricting how much they can charge and requiring them to disclose that free resources are available through the VA.
North Carolina legislators head into 2025 with plans to improve state and county health
The North Carolina General Assembly’s 2025 legislative began this week and the county’s representatives are heading into the new year looking to tackle access to care , water pollution, sexual assault and other health issues.
Campaign cash may hint at who will win races for state House and Senate
Though spending more money doesn’t guarantee success, campaign finance data can give hints as to how well a candidate may perform in the election.
NC State Senate District 19: Val Applewhite
I will keep pushing for more funding from the state and exploring alternative sources to ensure we get the clean water we deserve. This issue transcends politics — clean water is a basic human right and we must act now.
Column: Sen. Applewhite stands by governor’s decision to opt out of vice president bid
Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Can the Cumberland County Democratic Party regain its momentum?
The Cumberland County Democratic Party is struggling with voter disengagement as it looks to the November elections.
Biden campaign office in Fayetteville signals NC is key in 2024 election
A gathering at the Cumberland County Democratic Party headquarters on Thursday was a harbinger that North Carolina will again be a factor in the outcome of the presidential election.
More Val Applewhite Coverage
Val Applewhite defeats Meredith for N.C. Senate District 19 seat
Democrat Val Applewhite on Tuesday defeated veteran Republican candidate Wesley Meredith for a seat in the North Carolina Senate representing District 19, according to unofficial returns. With all …
Applewhite vs. Meredith race matches political veterans for N.C. Senate
Val Applewhite and Wesley Meredith served together on the Fayetteville City Council for three years beginning in 2007. A dozen years later, they are competing in the Nov. 8 general election for a …
