Saturday, December 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1870, Gov. William W. Holden was notified of his impeachment by the state House of Representatives and turned over the duties of his office to Lt. Gov. Tod R. Caldwell. The impeachment stemmed from his efforts to suppress Ku Klux Klan violence during Reconstruction.

Summer baseball is set to return to Chatham County in May, but the team needs a name. See today’s Et Cetera section for details on how to vote for one of six possible names.

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State Leaders React to Hunt’s Passing

Many state leaders across the political spectrum are reacting to the news of former Governor Jim Hunt’s death this week.

His daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, said he was loving and kind and had a profound impact on the family’s life. Gov. Josh Stein said that North Carolina owes a lot of its current success to Hunt’s legacy, and that the former governor was “for North Carolina”.

Former governor Roy Cooper called Hunt “the greatest Governor in North Carolina history”. Another former governor, Pat McCrory, called Hunt “The Governor”.

Brenda Pollard, a former bank commissioner, connected with Hunt over their shared rural roots, an upbringing that shaped Hunt.

Hunt served for four terms and was known for championing education. Details about a memorial service have not yet been announced.

Morrow Enters Senate Race

Republican Michele Morrow has entered the race for the 2026 election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Thom Tillis.

Morrow established herself within the GOP after an upset win over incumbent state superintendent of schools Cathy Truitt in 2024 in the GOP primary. She ended up losing to Democrat Mo Green.

Morrow has called schools “indoctrination centers”, and opponents have noted her promotion of supposed conspiracy theories and a call for a public execution of former President Barack Obama as problematic.

She joins a crowded GOP field, joining Michael Whatley, Don Brown, Margot Dupree, Thomas Johnson, and Elizabeth Ann Temple in running for the open seat.

Gov. Stein Reflects on 2025

Gov. Josh Stein reflected on his first year in office as 2025 ends, discussing successes, challenges, and his outlook for North Carolina in 2026.

Stein cited record job growth of 33,000 jobs, crediting Republican lawmakers for corporate tax cuts while saying he and prior Democratic governors laid the groundwork.

He also said tensions persist with the Trump administration and warned the federal government may not continue providing hurricane aid.

Stein said he hopes 2026 brings continued job growth, shorter DMV wait times, and increased bipartisan cooperation across state government.

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➤ Statewide: AAA predicts a record 122 million people will travel at least 50 miles this holiday season, even as Charlotte Douglas International Airport expects arrivals and departures to drop 13%. (More)

➤ Statewide: A bipartisan three-judge panel on Jan. 27 will hear Gov. Josh Stein’s challenge to Republican Auditor Dave Boliek’s elections board appointments, which Stein claims are unconstitutional. (More)

➤ Statesville: Content creator Garrett Mitchell, known as Cleetus McFarland on YouTube, said former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was traveling to visit him when Biffle’s plane crashed. (More)

➤ Rocky Mount: President Donald Trump returned to Rocky Mount on Friday, just over a year after his previous visit during the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. (More)

➤ Garysburg: Officials swore in 24-year-old Ky’juan Faison-Mobley as mayor, making him North Carolina’s youngest municipal mayor, after longtime leader Roy Bell retired following nearly 32 years in office. (More)

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➤ Wake Forest football commit Christian Lawrence set a Georgia high school record with 380 rushing yards and five touchdowns in the Georgia 5A state championship game. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Hornets made 24 3-pointers, the second-most in franchise history, including eight from guard LaMelo Ball in his return from injury during a 133-126 win over Atlanta. (More)

➤ No. 12 UNC basketball returns to Power 4 play against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic today, seeking a fifth straight win before ACC competition begins. (More)

➤ No. 3 Duke is also in action today, returning to Madison Square Garden to face No. 19 Texas Tech, seeking their 10th win in 11 games at the Garden. (More)

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➤ College summer baseball returns to Chatham County as a new wood-bat team based in Siler City seeks public votes to select its name before debuting in May 2026. (See Options)

➤ A Gibsonville insurance agent’s search for a child who asked Santa for food sparked a viral effort that raised $1,000 in groceries for families facing food insecurity. (More)

➤ United Way is also addressing food insecurity through its Dash United Feed Our Students initiative, providing students with shelf-stable meals through winter break. (More)

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