As early voting gets underway in North Carolina, State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers to discuss election security, voter eligibility, and public confidence in the electoral process. Hayes addresses ten recent federal indictments alleging noncitizen voting in the 2024 election, the state's ongoing review of potentially ineligible voters, and efforts to protect the integrity of North Carolina's elections

This week on Carolina Newsmakers, Don Curtis talks with economist Dr. Mike Walden about the economic pressures facing families and businesses across the state. From inflation and the rising cost of living to housing affordability, job growth, and North Carolina's economic outlook, they examine what's driving today's financial uncertainty. They also discuss changes to the state's gas tax approved by lawmakers, the impact on drivers, and what North Carolinians can expect from the economy in the months ahead.

North Carolina is getting older, but is the state prepared for the challenges ahead? This week on Carolina Newsmakers, Don Curtis talks with Chris Brandenburg of AARP North Carolina about the growing pressures facing older adults and their families. From the rising cost of living and retirement security to Social Security, Medicare, and the challenges of caregiving, they explore what it takes to age comfortably in North Carolina.