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Campaign finance bill would allow 'secret' donations, critics argue
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Last week, the North Carolina House overrode the Governor's veto of a wide-ranging bill that tacked on new campaign finance rules to legislation about wearing masks in public. The law creates loopholes around the state's ban on making unlimited financial contributions to political candidates by allowing...
Best in class honored by the N.C. Economic Development Association
PROVALUS – GARY LANIER. Brewton, Alabama-based technology provider Provalus first considered Whiteville for an expansion in 2019, but chose Manning, South Carolina. When Provalus looked again at expansion last year, company officials remembered how the eastern North Carolina town impressed them, including a well-attended job fair during the first go-round. “They didn’t forget about us in that recruitment process,” says Gary Lanier, economic development director for Columbus County since 2010.
North Carolina Courage return home for the first time with three points in the bag
On a memorable night at Audi Field, the North Carolina Courage finally claimed their first away win of the 2024 season, beating the Washington Spirit by a narrow 1-0 scoreline. The star of the show was Ashley Sanchez, who, in a triumphant return to the Nation's Capital, scored the only goal of the game, bringing joy and relief to Courage fans. This victory was a real battle, marked by tension, emotion and a relentless defense that held Spirit until the final whistle.
NC lawmakers rushed dozens of bills over the finish line, but failed efforts stand out
The final days of North Carolina's 2024 legislative session saw what had been a relatively unproductive affair end in a torrent of action, drama and confusion. The legislature last week passed 33 bills — most of them on Thursday, the final day of votes. At times, lawmakers appeared to...
Frustrated fishermen: NC recreational anglers go political in fight over flounder closure
With flounder off the fishing table for the time being, North Carolina's recreational fishermen are turning to legislators in Raleigh to see about winning permission to cast for arguably the state's most popular game fish. In May, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries dredged up a firestorm by announcing that...
Rallying call for disability rights in NC draws national response
Just as in Marvel comics, when a superhero summons the team with the “Avengers assemble!” rallying cry, one member of the national disability rights group ADAPT put out a call — and advocates from across the country responded with collective force. This past week, people with disabilities...
Farm Credit dedicates new FFA cottage
GREENVILLE – Staff of the Farm Credit Associations of NC are excited to announce the completion and dedication of the Farm Credit Cottage at the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth...
Miss Johnston County Carrie Everett wins Miss North Carolina
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Gov. Cooper floated as potential Biden replacement
The eyes of the political world were on North Carolina this week as President Joe Biden rallied in Raleigh a day after his historic first debate of 2024 against former President Donald Trump.With Governor Roy Cooper's 8 years in office coming to a close next year, there's been a lot of talk about his political future. He's been touted as a potential Democratic candidate in 2028.But given the recent talk post-debate about whether President Biden should stay on the ticket, those conversations are happening a lot sooner.Gov. Cooper stumped for President Joe Biden, making it clear our state is in...
Cabarrus County man bags $100,000 jackpot win
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Carlos Sosa Rodriguez of Kannapolis tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $100,000 prize last Sunday. Sosa Rodriguez bought his lucky ticket from Han-Dee Hugo’s on South Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 962,598. He […]
Unemployment claims in North Carolina declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 3,338 in the week ending June 22, down from 3,450 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
Trial judges dismiss North Carolina redistricting lawsuit over right to 'fair elections'
North Carolina trial judges have dismissed a lawsuit challenging redrawn legislative and congressional district lines on the argument that they run afoul of an indirect constitutional right to "fair elections." The judges said a recent affirmation still applies - that redistricting policy decisions are left to the General Assembly, not the courts.In an order released Friday, the panel of three Superior Court judges threw out the complaint filed in January by several voters who attempted to block enforcement of redistricting that they said creates outsized preferences that favor one side - in this case benefitting Republicans.In a 2023 ruling by...
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