North Carolina
One-stop, early voting begins Thursday for Second Primary Election in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – One-stop early voting begins this Thursday, April 25, ahead of the Second Primary Election in North Carolina on May 14.
Two party nominations in statewide races will be decided in the second primary. They are the republican nomination for lieutenant governor between Hal Weatherman and Jim O’Neill, and the republican nomination for State Auditor between Jack Clark and Dave Boliek.
Voters in Congressional District 13 will also decide a republican nomination, along with local races in Gaston and Orange counties.
According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, all registered republicans will be eligible to vote in the second primary for Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor. Unaffiliated voters who did not vote in the primary, or who voted the republican ballot in the first primary, would also be eligible.
The NCSBE website also explains… “in counties where second primaries are held, new registration of voters is not permitted between the first and second primaries. This means same-day registration is not available during early voting for the second primary. However, individuals who become eligible to vote between the primary and second primary and who are otherwise eligible to vote in the second primary may register and vote on the day of the second primary — May 14″.
One-stop, early voting sites will be open in each of our local counties leading up to the Second Primary Election on May 14. But there will be fewer options for those wishing to take advantage of the opportunity.
In New Hanover County, eligible voters should visit the Northeast Public Library Branch at 1241 Military Cutoff Road. Early voting will be available Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, starting Thursday, April 25 to Friday, May 10. It will also be available from 8:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday, May 11.
In Brunswick County, eligible voters should visit the county Board of Elections office 75 Stamp Act Drive NE, Building H in Bolivia. Early voting will be available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm, starting Thursday, April 25 to Friday, May 10. It will also be available from 8:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday, May 11.
In Pender County, early voting will be held Monday – Friday, at the Pender County Cooperative Extension Auditorium at 801 South Walker Street in Burgaw from 8:00am – 5:00pm, starting Thursday, April 25 to Friday, May 10. It will also be available from 8:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday, May 11.
In Columbus County, eligible voters should visit the county Board of Elections office at 2586 James B White Highway North, Building B in Whiteville, Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm, starting Thursday, April 25 to Friday, May 10. It will also be available from 8:30am – 3:00pm on Saturday, May 11.
In Bladen County, early voting will take place Monday – Friday at the county Board of Elections office at 301 South Cypress Street in Elizabethtown, from 8:30am – 7:30pm, starting Thursday, April 25 to Friday, May 10. It will also be available from 8:30am – 3:00pm on Saturday, May 11.
For more information about one-stop, early voting for the May 14 primary, click here.
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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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Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | First Quarter
Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | Q1 8:19
After a faceoff win by Henry Metz, Brendan Millon finds Truitt Sunderland to give the Hoos a 3-0 lead. Timeout North Carolina.
Virginia 2, North Carolina 0 | Q1 9:00
Brendan Millon gets the scoring started for the Cavaliers with a question mark style goal. On the defensive end, Jake Marek opens the game with three early saves with his third save setting up a transition goal by Tommy Snyder.
Virginia vs North Carolina pregame notes
UVA owns a 59-33 advantage since the series began in 1938.
The 59 wins are UVA’s most against any opponent in program history (followed by 51 against Duke).
In Chapel Hill last year, the Tar Heels defeated the Cavaliers 18-9, snapping UVA’s six-game series win streak.
UVA has won nine of the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2018.
The Hoos have won the last two meetings with Carolina at Klöckner Stadium, 11-4 in 2022 and 14-6 in 2024.
The Tar Heels’ four goals in 2022 marked the fewest goals in a game under Joe Breschi, who was named UNC’s head coach in 2006.
The last time the Tar Heels knocked off the Cavaliers at Klöckner was a 16-13 decision during the first of three games between the two teams in 2021.
Later that year, UVA claimed back-to-back meetings against the Heels, including in the NCAA semifinals on the way to capturing the 2021 national title over Maryland.
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