An incumbent Democrat narrowly won re-election to the state’s highest court. But the Republican-controlled court is considering an unusual protest from her challenger that could flip the result.

Democrats and voting rights groups are sounding the alarm after the North Carolina Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked the

A state Supreme Court justice won a narrow victory in November. Her challenger argues tens of thousands of votes should be thrown out.

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No. 19 North Carolina defeated No. 14 Duke 53-46 on Thursday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., the first of two meetings between the rival teams. North Carolina senior Alyssa Ustby led the Tar Heels with 10 points and 12 rebounds.