Jefferson, NC

Democrats Flip NC House Democrats won a majority in the North Carolina House for the first time since 2010 in Tuesday’s election. Republicans went into Election Day with a 71-49 edge, so Democrats needed a net gain of 12 seats. Unofficially, they appear to have flipped 25 Republican seats. They also broke the GOP’s veto-proof […]

News for November 5, 2026 Democrats’ victory was clear. The party’s future is not WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won sweeping victories in the midterm elections, but the results did little to settle the debate over their party’s future. Progressives won major Senate races in Michigan and Maine, while moderates and establishment Democrats scored victories elsewhere. […]

AP – Sports November 5, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he won’t play for Portugal anymore. He’s ended an international career that spanned six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record. Ronaldo shared the news on Thursday in a video message. He […]

AP – Scorecard November 5, 2026 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Orlando at Phoenix 9 p.m. Miami at Golden State 10 p.m. ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Boston at Pittsburgh 7 p.m. Carolina at N-Y Islanders 7 p.m. Chicago at Tampa Bay 7 p.m. Dallas at Columbus 7 […]

Mayor Cyril Jefferson can serve through the end of the year before stepping down to represent North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District.

In a post on X, the first-term Republican said he respects voters' decision and called serving the district in Congress an "incredible honor."

Pauline Richardson Brooks

News for November 4, 2026 Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm losses WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP’s wipeout in the midterm elections, declining to run for House minority leader in the new Congress. Johnson is expected […]

AP – Sports November 4, 2026 Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body days […]

AP – Scorecard November 4, 2026 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta at Washington 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit 7 p.m. Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:30 p.m. Chicago at New York 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Oklahoma City 8 p.m. Indiana at Memphis 8 […]