Capital Tonight

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.

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Spectrum News 1 reporters and meteorologists across North Carolina are working to bring you the latest on the storm.

Follow live updates here. https://t.co/33onlTrxM6

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coming up at 7pm only on @SpecNews1RDU...

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[Meteorologist Vernon Turner @WeathermanVern]

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.

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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. https://t.co/p4j3zU8GeX

[Reuben Jones @ReubenJones1]

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

[Reuben Jones @ReubenJones1]

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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[Reuben Jones @ReubenJones1]

BREAKING:

@SenThomTillis is NOT seeking re-election.

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Poultry farms will continue to take biosecurity measures to make sure avian flu can't take hold again in the state. https://t.co/lXz33bmciM

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[Patrick Karl Thomas @PatThomasNews]

@SpecNews1RDU 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

[Chris W. @cdwnews1]

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!

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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!

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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.

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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. https://t.co/YGJgQdwlbt

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Briauna Morgan is still searching for answers on how her son died. https://t.co/pllSwcWXyB

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The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners approved the first phase of the Disney development Monday. https://t.co/nNXMe0z4hF

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coming up at 7pm on capital tonight..

#DragRace winner @sashacolby + the cofounder of raleigh pride preview the upcoming Gag, Queen! event.

they also discuss the importance of #Pride this year.

@NCCapTonight is available on the @SpecNews1Triad app.

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From physical activity to social support, studies show playing sports can have long-lasting mental health benefits. https://t.co/eldQuuCp8v

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An explosion happened last week at a restaurant in Lenoir, and the owners are attempting to rebuild. https://t.co/30GPTrlFBA

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Coming up at 7pm on Capital Tonight: reaction from N.C. leaders on the LA deployment of the National Guard. Plus, freshmen state lawmakers discuss the current session in the General Assembly.