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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.

Charlotte-area YMCAs reopen at 30% capacity, new health measures

By Elle Johnson | Sep 16, 2020

YMCA gyms in the Charlotte area are starting to reopen after being closed for months because of COVID-19 and related safety regulations.

North Carolina schools want more funding for COVID-19 measures

By Elle Johnson | Sep 1, 2020

Public schools and universities want legislators to provide more COVID-19 funding as the learning institutions are facing challenges for the 2020-21 school year.

North Carolina's Lake Norman region has 10 companies named to fastest-growing list

By Elle Johnson | Aug 24, 2020

Ten Lake Norman region businesses were part of nearly 140 from North Carolina that Inc. named to its 2020 5,000 fastest-growing privately-held companies in the United States.

Charlotte-region charter schools decide to start year with remote learning

By Elle Johnson | Aug 9, 2020

Four Charlotte-region charter schools are going against its parent company's, Flordia-based Charter Schools USA, desire to open with in-person learning amind the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Lawmaker responds to North Carolina audit that finds $39 million in NCDOT raises should not have been OK'd

By Elle Johnson | Jul 21, 2020

A state lawmaker criticized the latest documented mismanagement at the Transportation Department after a state audit released in July found it should not have handed out $39 million in raises through a legislative-approved program.

Sawyer voices opposition to North Carolina governor's veto of handgun bill for houses of worship

By Elle Johnson | Jul 16, 2020

Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell) said she was disappointed with Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that would have allowed churches with private schools to permit handguns on their property during non-school hours.

Senate will propose new bill to reopen exercise facilities, address North Carolina governor's veto

By Elle Johnson | Jul 10, 2020

A high-ranking Senate Republican said that the legislative body would vote on a bill to allow certain businesses to reopen and remove the provision that the governor needs Council of State concurrence when deciding to close those businesses in an emergency.

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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.

Sen. Sawyer joins effort seeking more details about reopening North Carolina

By Elle Johnson | May 13, 2020

North Carolina Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Mooresville) co-signed a letter addressed to Gov. Roy Cooper asking for more details about his plan to reopen the state.

Iredell food pantries struggle to keep up with demand

By Elle Johnson | May 2, 2020

Food pantries in Iredell County have seen an increasing need for food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Carolina opens online resources for farmers

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering anyone in the agricultural industry online help to address coronavirus-related concerns.

The nations largest retailer limits the number of shoppers in its stores

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

Walmart is limiting capacity at stores to encourage social distancing and help prevent the spread of COVID-19," a state senator said.

Sen: Businesses can request to become essential under Cooper's executive order

By Elle Johnson | Apr 8, 2020

A North Carolina state senator said businesses not identified as essential during the governor's COVID-19 stay-at-home order can challenge that initial ruling through a process online.