North Carolina elections officials faced intense scrutiny over recounts in the Republican primary between state Sen. Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. 

WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Doran break down what we learned about the accuracy of elections in North Carolina — and the processes to verify the count.

They also break down what comes next for state budget negotiations and other big policy debates that could dominate the rest of 2026.

Crypto scams are surging because they're getting more sophisticated. Bank or retirement accounts are getting drained and the money is hard to trace and get back. WRAL's Randall Kerr explains what you need to watch out for.

State Senate Leader Phil Berger loses to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in a GOP primary for the Triad-area. Berger has been a constant in the State Senate and had great control over state legislative measures for years. How will the loss impact N.C. politics? Will Doran and Paul Specht share what this means going forward for the party and for North Carolinians. 

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit Western North Carolina Monday evening near the Macon-Jackson County line. Damage causing earthquakes are very rare in North Carolina but the state has seen a few memorable and powerful quakes. WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth explains the largely forgotten history.

Pollen counts are on the rise, you might have seen plenty of it sticking on surfaces outside in North Carolina. It's only going to get worse, and it's likely to stick around longer this season too.

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell and digital producer Jaylin Jones talk through why it's hitting so hard.

How are ICE operations playing out here in North Carolina? WRAL Investigates dives into the limited data on who is being detained and how the numbers differ between the current administration and the previous one. 

On Wednesday, Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representatives rolled out a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to lower people's property tax bills. Meanwhile, a committee heard a proposal to close a loophole for tax exemptions for affordable housing projects. WRAL's Shaun Gallegher explains how likely either of these proposals are to become law.

The WRAL documentary "The Gamble: Sports Betting in North Carolina" premieres at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday.

In 2024, mobile betting launched in North Carolina. WRAL's Mark Bergin and Brian Murphy discussed what people can bet on in North Carolina and what the state does not allow.

Plus, Bergin and Murphy shared their biggest takeaways after watching the documentary and what's next for mobile betting in North Carolina.

Several North Carolina primary elections are expected to go to recounts, including one in a closely watched legislative race. 

Senate leader Phil Berger trails his GOP primary challenger, Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page, by 23 votes out of more than 26,000 votes. That means Berger is eligible to request a recount. 

WRAL's Paul Specht and Will Doran breakdown the process and how it impacts this huge race in North Carolina politics.

Some key themes are emerging from North Carolina's primary elections. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks it all down — from the strength of Republican President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the strength of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto.