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Donald Trump returns to North Carolina to speak at Fraternal Order of Police meeting
CHARLOTTE — Donald Trump is returning to the battleground state of North Carolina today to address a meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police as he tries to portray himself as tougher on crime than his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the campaign's closing months. Trump is scheduled to address FOP's National Board of Trustees fall meeting in Charlotte. The FOP, the world’s largest organization of law enforcement officers, endorsed Trump’s reelection bid in 2020, with its president saying on behalf of its...
Company on Missouri State Line Just Bought 85 Sonic Locations
Well, this is interesting. 85 Sonic locations were just purchased and none of them were in Missouri. However, Missouri is definitely a factor as the company behind the acquisition is quite literally right on the Missouri state line. I saw Restaurant Dive share the news of this big franchise purchase...
Key dates and deadlines for North Carolina's general election
Election season and here and North Carolina, a key battleground state, has one of the longest voting windows in the nation.Absentee voting marks the start of voting in North Carolina for the Nov. 5 election.In North Carolina, any eligible voter can request, receive, and vote an absentee ballot by mail. Find more information at Vote By Mail.Here are some key dates and deadlines to know for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:Important Note: Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.Oct. 11: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.). Voter registration FAQOct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.Oct. 29: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).Nov. 2: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).Nov. 5: General Election DayNov. 5: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).RELATED STORIESEarly voting options grow in popularity nationwideTwo months until Election Day, Republicans, Democrats make play for North CarolinaBoard of Elections opens investigation into voter registration forms found on Raleigh sidewalkNOTE: Video is from a previous report.
West Nile Virus cases on the rise in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — Health officials with the State of North Carolina is reporting three cases of the West Nile Virus just this month, including one in Beaufort County. The virus is contracted from mosquitoes and the State Department of Health and Human Services is now investigating these cases. West Nile Virus is contracted from […]
Mark Robinson greets crowds that are small and vocal, but far from diverse
DENVER, NC – At his final stop of the day, Mark Robinson arrived at the Sunrise Café in Denver to greet a small but enthusiastic crowd that had been waiting to meet the man they hope will be the next governor of North Carolina. Robinson, currently the Republican Lt. Governor, would be the first black […] The post Mark Robinson greets crowds that are small and vocal, but far from diverse appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan application as prices slump
(Reuters) - Piedmont Lithium has pulled its application for a debt package from a popular U.S. government loan program and is scaling back ambitious expansion plans across two continents, as tumbling prices of the electric vehicle battery metal force the U.S. miner to conserve cash.
Young NC voters of color are supporting Harris, Stein by wide margins new poll finds
A shift among young North Carolina voters of color is energizing the Democratic base since Vice President Kamala Harris secured the party’s nomination, according to poll results released Thursday by North Carolina Asian Americans Together. It’s a “major turnaround” in voter sentiment and a notable change from when President Joe Biden was at the top […]
17,000 AT&T workers have been on strike for three weeks. Here's why
About 17,000 AT&T workers in the southeast are still on strike after the Communications Workers of America union withdrew from negotiations over a new contract. Internet service technicians, customer service representatives, and thousands of other workers in nine states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee—walked off the job after contract talks stalled last month.
Parents in North Carolina concerned about school safety as Georgia reels from mass shooting
For many parents in North Carolina, school safety remains top of mind just weeks into the new school year; a deadly school shooting in Georgia on Wednesday has some of them shaken."You want to say to your kids, it won't be real, but in the back of your mind ... you never know," Rebeka Lassiter said.Lassiter's two children just had a lockdown drill that day in Durham County, a safety procedure taken seriously in today's climate."One of my friends was actually in a drill, and the whole time she's texting me and she's scared, and we're praying for her," Kennesha...
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