The NC Appeals Court has denied Governor Stein’s request to delay the judicial and utilities appointment case, keeping it on track for review. John Deere is warning of steep losses as tariffs weigh on the agriculture sector. The NCDOT will honor 23 fallen state troopers by naming bridges in their memory. Winston-Salem has been ranked among the most dangerous cities in the U.S. for crime. In economic news, an energy company has halted operations at its $1.4 billion planned North Carolina factory. Meanwhile, the state will become home to a new USDA forest project aimed at conservation and land management.

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New student testing data in North Carolina shows improvement but still falls short of pre-COVID levels. The U.S. Justice Department and the NC State Board of Elections have jointly filed a motion to end a lawsuit over incomplete voter registrations. Meanwhile, North Carolina has dropped in the rankings of states with the highest gas taxes. Congressman Brad Knott highlighted President Trump’s push to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. during recent remarks.

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A federal court has ruled that former President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, dealing a blow to the administration’s trade policy. Meanwhile, lawmakers and Treasurer Briner are opposing any delay in their ongoing court battle with Governor Stein. In sports and economic news, analysts are weighing the impact of a potential Major League Baseball team in either Raleigh or Charlotte. Court filings are also ramping up ahead of the October 29 NC Supreme Court arguments in the Turpin case.

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A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in North Carolina elections. Western NC has been approved for more than $124 million in federal recovery funding for Hurricane Helene, while AmeriCorps has released additional disaster relief money despite ongoing scrutiny over failed audits. A new Martin Center report criticizes DEI-driven curricula in medical schools, and State Treasurer Brad Briner has uncovered $170 million in unspent taxpayer funds.

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Tourism in North Carolina hit a record in 2024, with visitors spending more than $36 billion statewide. A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in state elections. Meanwhile, an elections official has resigned after allegedly putting drugs in their grandchildren’s food. The state Appeals Court has once again ruled against Bald Head Island village leaders in an ongoing dispute. Looking ahead, lawmakers have scheduled September veto override votes on bills targeting DEI initiatives.

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Questions remain about delays at the VinFast plant project, highlighted as a historic church on the site was demolished. The NC elections board has voted to drop Sunday voting in two counties, while AAA is projecting busy Labor Day travel across the state. Meanwhile, Asheville has agreed to eliminate race-based membership criteria for one of its city commissions, marking a significant policy shift.

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The NC General Assembly met but took no action on either the stalled state budget or pending vetoes. Duke Energy announced it will no longer pursue offshore wind energy projects in the state. Governor Stein has created a new energy task force aimed at lowering utility rates while promoting renewable energy. Meanwhile, the State Board of Elections reports correcting over 20,000 voter records while continuing to collect additional ID numbers.

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Genentech has broken ground on a new biotech facility in Holly Springs, strengthening North Carolina’s role in the life sciences sector. TikTok is asking the state’s Supreme Court to take up its case against North Carolina, while the court also ruled against giving deference in the case of a fired DOT employee. Meanwhile, lawmakers have returned to Raleigh as the state budget stalemate continues to drag on.

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An "all clear" has been issued at the University of South Carolina following reports of a potential shooting. President Trump has nominated four judges for federal courts in North Carolina. The state’s highest court has ruled that bar owners may proceed with lawsuits against Governor Stein over COVID-era shutdowns. Meanwhile, the Department of Public Instruction has unveiled a 5-year plan for public education, though critics are questioning its details. In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, schools are facing a dire $46 million budget shortfall.

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Recovery efforts continue in the Outer Banks after Hurricane Erin, as North Carolina also struggles with lingering damage from Helene and Chantal. Governor Stein has created a new gang prevention and intervention task force to address rising concerns about violent crime. Meanwhile, the state has taken control of Bertie County Child Welfare Services following a child fatality.

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