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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Moore tours Ocracoke after hurricane damage

By Elle Johnson | Sep 4, 2020

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) visited Ocracoke with Rep. Ed Goodwin (R-Edenton) to receive updates about ferry operations and needs, while also inspecting the damage Hurricane Isaias caused, the North Carolina Republican House Caucus said.

North Carolina Rep. Steinburg says ad contains 'lies' about his record

By Elle Johnson | Aug 5, 2020

North Carolina Sen. Bob Steinburg (R-Camden) said an ad claiming he is making costly health care more expensive is full of lies.

HUD provides funding to 7 North Carolina agencies to help improve financial literacy, keep people in their homes

By Elle Johnson | Jul 6, 2020

Seven housing organizations based in North Carolina are part of approximately 200 that will split $40 million from a federal agency to help financially struggling homeowners and renters avoid foreclosures or evictions because of COVID-19's impacts.

Speedway owner says 'racing is one of the best stress relievers' as he reopens track in North Carolina

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

Bobby Watson's Carteret County Speedway reopened May 30 for business as Gov. Roy Cooper modified the second phase of reopening to allow outside gatherings.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

Out-of-state Barrier Islands landowners sue North Carolina county for immediate access

By Elle Johnson | Apr 21, 2020

Out-of-state property owners are suing a North Carolina county arguing that local leaders unconstitutionally restricted their access areas such as the Outer Banks.

COVID-19 clouds end-date of access to Outer Banks, but business owners remain optimistic

By Elle Johnson | Apr 11, 2020

North Carolina's Outer Banks have been cut off from the mainland, something that happens every hurricane season, but this time the end-date is unknown because of the spread of COVID-19.

U.S. Rep. Murphy discusses COVID-19 during town hall teleconference

By Elle Johnson | Apr 10, 2020

United States Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) held a town hall teleconference on March 31 to answer questions North Carolinians may have and encouraged following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines during the state's stay-at-home order.