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New pilot program – NC College Connect – launches to increase college access for North Carolina students
RALEIGH — Today, the University of North Carolina System introduced NC College Connect, a simplified college application process for North Carolina public high school students in their senior year. The new program will enable qualifying students to bypass the traditional application process into participating colleges. NC College Connect creates...
Yellen warns that ending US clean energy tax credits would raise consumer costs
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday warned that any attempts to roll back the Biden administration's clean energy tax credits would raise costs for families and jeopardize new investments in U.S. manufacturing that are creating jobs.
Just as people are retiring, their long-term care insurance rates are soaring
BELMONT, N.C. — People who bought insurance decades ago to cover their potential need for long-term care one day are seeing their premiums skyrocket now that they're retired and are on fixed incomes. A WCNC Charlotte investigation found long-term care rates in North Carolina alone have increased by more...
Proposals to reject federal funding for NC public schools would lead to disaster
Every student has the right to a high-quality education and to learn in an environment that helps them thrive. An equitably resourced public education system is the cornerstone of a strong society and produces many health, social, and economic benefits for all of us. For two groups of students facing additional barriers to education equity—students with disabilities […]
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.
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 […]
More than $115 million in unclaimed money returned to rightful owners, NC State Treasurer says
For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina broke the record for returning unclaimed money.According to the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) put over $115 million back into the pockets of the rightful owners."We were able to have another record year in receipts and claims paid thanks to our dedicated team of professionals," said UPD Deputy Treasurer Allen Martin.Money that has become undeliverable for a variety of reasons is safeguarded at the department until the rightful owners can claim it. Right now, there is more than a billion dollars waiting to be claimed.Since...
Poll: Harris, Trump statistically even in North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a statistical dead heat in the battleground of North Carolina, a new poll released just days ahead of absentee by mail ballots going out says. With margin of error at +/- 3%, the Harris-Tim Walz ticket for Democrats leads Republicans’ Trump-J.D. Vance 48%-47%. The poll from the ECU Center for Survey Research has just 3% undecided, and a poll question on vice president picks shows selections of the Minnesota governor...
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.
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.
My DMV is booked for 90 days but my license expires next week – I’m facing a $100 fine & get turned away when I walk in
A STAFF shortage translates into prolonged wait times at the DMV – some have waited months to renew their driver’s licenses. Most drivers blamed their local government for the shortage after the DMV blamed an influx of new residents. Several counties across North Carolina are pushing DMV appointments back due to a steady staffing shortage. […]
Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event
Democratic North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein’s campaign accused his Republican gubernatorial opponent Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of not caring about teacher pay. A Stein campaign press release issued at 9:19 a.m. on Thursday accused Robinson of putting his campaign ahead of teachers. “Mark Robinson skips Board of Education...
Charge reversed against NC jury candidate who spent 24 hours in jail for refusing to wear mask
A North Carolina judge wrongly found a potential juror in criminal contempt for refusing to wear a mask in 2022 due to COVID-19, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.The three-judge Court of Appeals panel agreed unanimously to reverse the order against Gregory Hahn, saying in part that his actions didn't interrupt court proceedings. Hahn had received a 24-hour jail sentence from Superior Court Judge Winston Gilchrist in October 2022. He asked that the state's intermediate-level court hear his case.The judge in 2022 declared that Hahn had been ordered three times to wear a mask. Gilchrist's order also found that Hahn...
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