North Carolina
The Chronicle’s rundown on the 2024 North Carolina gubernatorial primary candidates
North Carolina will hold its primary election on March 5, with the state’s gubernatorial seats at the top of the ballot.
The election will decide the Republican and Democratic candidates, who will advance to the Nov. 5 general election. The Chronicle has you covered with a guide on the candidates and the main issues at the forefront of voters’ minds.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates
The Democratic Party has five candidates vying for a ticket to the general gubernatorial election.
Gary Foxx, former police chief of Princeville, N.C., plans to increase funding for public schools, raise the minimum wage, attract new business and implement more rigorous gun control laws while protecting the rights of responsible owners.
Foxx’s platform also includes guaranteeing access to Medicare and Medicaid, promoting renewable energy sources and advocating for equality. Foxx “ranks school safety as a top priority once elected.”
Michael Morgan, former associate justice of the N.C. Supreme Court, emphasizes the importance of increasing funding for public education, developing the state’s economy, addressing the root causes of crime and increasing access to affordable healthcare, including prescription drugs.
Morgan’s platform also mentions promoting women’s rights, including access to affordable healthcare and abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, fighting climate change and defending democratic principles related to fair voting.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, the current frontrunner, is running on a platform focused on defending reproductive rights, enacting gun safety reform, defending children’s rights for an adequate public education and raising the minimum wage.
During a rally at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Stein shared with the crowd his commitment to defending reproductive and voting rights and holding corporate wrongdoers and polluters accountable for their actions.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has endorsed Stein, noting that “he’s driven by a steadfast commitment to the people of our great state, [which is] why he’ll work to invest in students and public schools, quality health care for hardworking people, and better jobs that make life more affordable for the middle class.”
Attorney Marcus Williams previously ran for North Carolina Attorney General in 2016, but lost to Stein. If elected as governor, he says he would work towards enacting law enforcement reforms and adequately funding both the state’s court system and public school system, according to an interview with The News & Observer.
In an effort to bring new businesses and jobs to N.C., Williams shared that “high paying, clean industries” are necessary “so that the vibrancy of a robust economy can be felt [and] enjoyed throughout our urban and rural areas.”
Chrelle Booker, mayor pro tempore of Tyron, N.C., named job employment and supporting public education as hallmarks of her campaign.
Booker hopes to work towards keeping North Carolinian public schools up to pace with the “ever-evolving technological landscape” and strengthen the quality of K-12 education in the state, according to her website.
She believes that such strides can also be made through partnerships with N.C.’s higher learning institutions, as demonstrated by Carolina K-12, which “works to extend the resources of the University System to North Carolina’s K-12 educators.”
In terms of her economic development goals, she believes that “quality jobs, competitive wages and a high standard of living are essential for families who want their children to attend our schools and reside in secure neighborhoods.” This includes supporting local business and supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, paid internships and apprenticeship programs.
Republican gubernatorial candidates
There are three Republican candidates for governor.
Dale Folwell, a former garbage collector who worked his way up to serving as State Treasurer of North Carolina, hopes to lower healthcare costs, increase government transparency and accountability and fight crime. Folwell plans to re-enact the death penalty and create a task force to prevent fentanyl and other drugs from entering the state.
Bill Graham is a criminal prosecutor with blue-collar roots. If elected as governor, Graham has promised to reduce taxes, allow parents to approve school curricula and create a “North Carolina Family Values Commission” to celebrate community leaders in the spirit of Ronald Reagan’s legacy.
Graham plans to fight crime by approving a death penalty for fentanyl dealers and human traffickers and establishing a task force to combat gang violence and illegal drugs.
North Carolina Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson learned the value of hard work from his mother, who provided for his family after Robinson’s abusive father died.
Although Robinson does not mention his economic goals in his platform, his campaign website claims that he lost two jobs to the North American Free Trade Agreement, pushing him into bankruptcy.
Robinson’s platform centerpiece is education, and he hopes to inform parents on their children’s curricula, expand apprenticeship programs and ensure school safety.
Robinson has recently come under fire for homophobic statements, in which he stated that the LGBTQ+ community conflicted with his Christian faith. Robinson has also drawn criticism for previous antisemitic comments.
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-2-0, Fireball: 6
Evening: 4-1-7, Fireball: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-4, Fireball: 4
Evening: 8-1-5-6, Fireball: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
02-21-32-35-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from April 19 drawing
18-26-27-31-42
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be a young program across the board next season, with well over two dozen freshmen and numerous additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Expectations for the 2026 season are lowered dramatically after a disastrous first season for head coach Bill Belichick, though those expectations could help the Tar Heels fly under the radar.
As the Tar Heels approach the end of spring ball, it is time to look at the veterans of the team—the ones who have the experience to lead, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s look at three underrated seniors for the 2026 football season.
Ade Willie, Cornerback
Willie joins the Tar Heels program after four years with Michigan State, as the former 4-star player in the 2022 recruiting class gets an opportunity to not only provide depth to the secondary, but potentially start Week 0 against TCU.
Willie played in over 30 games with the Spartans and brings experience in the secondary at cornerback and safety, along with quality length and closing speed to the football. For a defense that needs players to step up, the redshirt senior from IMG Academy will be asked to do so.
Isaiah Johnson, Defensive Lineman
The defensive line is beginning to look like one of the Tar Heels’ strengths for the 2026 season. Johnson, a former transfer from Arizona, enters his redshirt senior year looking to add another year of production after 40 tackles and two sacks this past season.
North Carolina has an impressive group of starters with Malkart Abou-Jaoude, Leroy Jackson, and incoming transfer Jaylen Harvey. Johnson adds value to the group as a run defender with the ability to penetrate the pocket. While not discussed as a key player, Johnson’s name will be used plenty during the regular season as a potential standout for the program’s defensive front.
Coleman Bryson, Safety
Bryson was a reserve player for the Tar Heels’ secondary last season as a big nickel defender in the rotation. Heading into his redshirt senior year, the former Minnesota Gopher is looking to become a full-time starter in the secondary.
It wasn’t long ago when Bryson was making plays as the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl Defensive MVP. His special teams abilities were valuable for North Carolina last season, and he flashed at times in coverage against tight ends, including a pass breakup in the season-opener against TCU. The Waynesville, North Carolina, native could be a key defender on the back-seven in 2026.
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Friends and family members gathered in Washington state on Saturday, remembering former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett, who died on Easter Sunday. Another memorial service is planned in North Carolina next month.
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