This week, Republican incumbent Michael Lee criticized Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler over an excerpt from her Master’s Thesis. A spokesperson for Bichler called it “just another desperate move from a clearly terrified Lee campaign.”

This letter comes from Bill McHugh, an attorney and former Leland Town Councilman. His professional experience, advocacy, and public service have focused on accountability, responsible growth, and the effective management of public and private resources. He lives in Leland, North Carolina, with his wife and daughter.

With Election Day just one week away, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper is making his final push to reach voters.

The State Health Plan and the state's largest hospital system had been in a standoff over rates even as open enrollment continues.