04-24-19 13:40,

By The Associated Press

Here are TEST returns from North Carolina by county in the

Republican primary for U.S. House District 3.

Speciale Beaufort 425 Camden 121 Carteret 860 Chowan 229 Craven 1,279 Currituck 389 Dare 422 Greene 242 Hyde 70 Jones 155…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina city council has taken an initial step in changing the name of a fair after protests that it was offensive.

The Winston-Salem Journal reports Assistant City Manager Ben Rowe told members of the Fair Planning Committee on Wednesday that the city council…

The National Rifle Association is used to battling forces that criticize its fiery and unbending efforts to protect gun rights. But as the group gathers for its annual convention this week, the NRA may be facing its toughest foe in decades: its own members.

NRA insiders and longtime observers…

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Three school systems in southeastern North Carolina are making plans in response to the statewide teacher rally in support of higher salaries and legislative funding.

News outlets report New Hanover County Schools announced in a news release Wednesday that classes will be…

FILE - In this May 20, 2000, file photo, NRA president Charlton Heston holds up a musket as he tells the 5000 plus members attending the 129th Annual Meeting & Exhibit in Charlotte, N.C., that they can have his gun when they pry it “from my cold dead hands, “ The ending to his speech drew a…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a roundtable discussion with rural hospital executives, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper increased pressure on Republican state senators to support legislation that would expand Medicaid coverage to uninsured adults who don’t meet current requirements. A similar bill was…

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart greets children during an NFL Play 60 event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Stewart, the team’s all-time leader in rushing yards, signed a one day contract with the team on Tuesday and announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Chuck…

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart reacts after running through an obstacle course during an NFL Play 60 event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Stewart, the team’s all-time leader in rushing yards, signed a one day contract with the team on Tuesday and announced…

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart greets children during an NFL Play 60 event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Stewart, the team’s all-time leader in rushing yards, signed a one day contract with the team on Tuesday and announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Chuck…

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — The FBI is assisting California officials in the investigation of a motorist who appeared to deliberately plow into a group of people, injuring eight, authorities said Wednesday.

Prentice Danner, a spokesman for the FBI’s field office in San Francisco, said the Sunnyvale…