North Carolina's nightly show devoted to Tar Heel politics. Only on Spectrum News 1. Airs weeknights at 7pm. Also available on our app + website.

Raleigh, NC
Joined March 2012
Who’s responsible for children's safety on social media? State Rep. Neal Jackson talks about the roles of parents and government on In Focus North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. today.
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What’s at stake if North Carolina continues to lose farmland? Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler talks about the importance of preserving green space on In Focus North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. today.
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The state Department of Agriculture makes sure scales and scanners used by businesses are accurate. Did you know they also check lottery balls? Learn more on In Focus North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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It’s not just one problem we need to solve to make housing more available, says Janneke Ratcliffe, an adviser to Gov. Josh Stein. Learn more about expanding access on In Focus North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. today.
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What’s a mobile driver’s license? DMV Commissioner Paul Tine says they are coming soon to the state. Learn more on In Focus North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. today.
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The leader of the state Division of Motor Vehicles says wait times have been slashed at driver’s license offices. Learn what’s behind the changes on In Focus North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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#NCPOL coming up at 7pm only on @SpecNews1RDU... capital tonight is also available on our website + app!
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Tropical Storm #Erin has formed in the eastern Atlantic. It will eventually become the first hurricane & major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season later this week. @SpecNews1RDU @SpecNews1Triad @SpecNews1CLT @SpecNews1ILM @SpecNews1MTN
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Erin is forecast to potentially become a major hurricane by the end of the week. The tropical storm is still well out in the Atlantic, but here's what we know so far. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/coa…
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Will PBS North Carolina have to make job cuts now that Congress has cut federal money from public broadcasting? "I don't yet know. Hear from longtime journalist and PBC NC CEO David Crabtree tonight at 7 on @NCCapTonight. #ncpol
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I spoke to @RepTimMooreNC about Congress's federal funding cuts to public broadcasting and the layoffs already happening. Watch the interview tonight at 7 on @NCCapTonight. #ncpol
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A continuing budget proposal for funding is being heard on the NC Senate Floor.
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I'm bringing @NCCapTonight to the Capitol for tonight's show at 7. Joint interview with (R) @RepGregMurphy and (D) @RepDeborahRoss on whether US was right to attack Iran without congressional approval. Plus, their bill to help people exposed to toxic water at Lejeune. #ncpol
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Capital Tonight retweeted
general assembly leaders @NatalieforNC & @mcneely_jeff recently joined us on @NCCapTonight to discuss the bills that are moving forward this session + the bills that are not. the full interviews are available on @spectrumnews1nc’s website + app! #ncpol
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Capital Tonight retweeted
freshmen state lawmakers @GableForNC & @Ctheodros recently joined us on @NCCapTonight. we discussed the current session + the state budget. full intv available on @SpecNews1RDU’s website + app! #ncpol
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Capital Tonight retweeted
full capital tonight interviews available on @SpecNews1RDU's website + app: @RepGregMurphy doesn't think the social media war between elon musk + president trump will impact passing the ‘big beautiful bill.' @RepMcDowell agrees with the president deploying natl guard. #ncpol
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JetZero will create more than 14,000 jobs that pay an average of $89,000 annually, and colleges around the state are working to get students ready to take on those roles. specne.ws/7gftoZ
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