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NC Supreme Court declines to fast-track Governor Cooper's lawsuits over board appointment powers
North Carolina's highest court has decided it won't fast-track appeals of results in two lawsuits initiated by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that challenged new laws that eroded his power to choose members of several boards and commissions.The state Supreme Court, in orders released Friday, denied the requests from Republican legislative leaders sued by Cooper to hear the cases without waiting for the intermediate-level Court of Appeals to consider and rule first on arguments. The one-sentence rulings did not disclose how individual justices voted on the petitions to bypass the cases to the Supreme Court. Cooper's lawyers had asked the court...
Photographer Daniel Pullen’s special homegrown art
Earlier this month, the N.C. Coastal Federation awarded local photographer Daniel Pullen with their Pelican Award for his volunteer work documenting the organization’s Hatteras Island Oyster Roast, litter cleanups, and oyster restoration events, as well as his advocacy describing the impact of shoreline erosion along the Outer Banks. The...
Optimism in the air as high school football kicks off
It's the first week of high school football and optimism is in the air.The Crusaders of Cardinal Gibbons. defeated Jordan High School Falcons 43-24 on Friday night.It was a tough test for Jordan, which has had its ups and downs, facing a team that is a perennial power. But the Falcons, who made the playoffs last year under first-year coach Antonio King, are on the rise."I mean, the season is what it's about," King said before Friday's game. "We've been training long and hard since the season ended last year just like everybody else in the state, so to get...
AT&T service restored after outages in southeastern NC as CWA strike continues
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT got several reports of phone service outages from people living in southeastern North Carolina starting Thursday, Aug. 22. “We are working as quickly as possible to restore internet service to customers in the Wilmington area after a contractor damaged our fiber line. We appreciate the patience of our customers as we make the repairs.”
WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties
In North Carolina, the state provides the biggest chunk of money for education. Lawmakers are Constitutionally required to provide school systems with money for operating costs. Counties are responsible for buildings and maintenance. Federal funding can vary depending on the number of students who qualify for things free and reduced lunch.
Touchdown Friday Week 1: Football in Eastern NC begins
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school football season kicked off Friday night across the state of North Carolina and that meant the return of Touchdown Friday. Havelock starts the year ranked as the No. 1 ranked team in the Touchdown Friday top 9. Tarboro is in at No. 2, Jacksonville is ranked No. 3, […]
Eagles Host Furman For 2024 Home Opener
Winthrop men's soccer is set to host Furman for their 2024 home opener at Eagle Field on Sunday, August 25. After suffering a heavy 7-1 season-opening loss to South Carolina, the Eagles aim to bounce back against an opponent they have historically struggled against. Furman currently leads the series with a record of 10-1. This match marks a critical early season test as Winthrop looks to leverage their returning roster, which includes several key starters from the previous year.
North Carolina Charter School Opens Free Virtual Option
A free online public charter school opened its virtual doors this week with remote classes starting for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. An offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (PSPA) in North Carolina, the virtual school aims to offer more education options for students throughout the state.
Men's Soccer Travels To Winthrop On Sunday Evening
Greenville, S.C. – Furman embarks on its first road trip of the 2024 season when the Paladins venture to Rock Hill, S.C., to face the Winthrop Eagles in a 6 p.m. kickoff on Sunday. The match marks the 12th all-time meeting between the schools with Furman holding a 10-1-0...
Yellow Jackets football opens season with dominant win
Charlotte, NC – Last night the Fort Mill High School varsity football team kicked off their season with an away game at Charlotte’s newest magnet school – Ballantyne Ridge High School. The final score was a 56-0 shut out victory for the visiting Yellow Jackets. The first of two potential Fort Mill touchdowns were called back due to penalties before Josef Anderson was finally able to punch one in that stood. A Ballantyne miscue on the subsequent kickoff gave the ball back to the Yellow Jackets on their opponent’s 10 yard line. Just short of 10 minutes into the game and Fort Mill was up 14-0. By half it was 42-0. Anderson finished the game with two touchdowns while wide receiver Tanner Mays added two of his own. The Jackets opened the second half with a change in the lineup and another score. Up next for the team is a home game this coming Friday against the Chester Cyclones. (All photos by Chris Coffee.)
D.G. Martin: Take steps to help favorite candidates succeed
Have you decided how you are going to vote in the upcoming election? Even if you have decided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there is more to do before you can do your duty on Election Day. There are more offices that will need your vote: secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, labor commissioner, insurance commissioner, state senator, state representative,...
D.G. Martin: North Carolina writers worthy of 'Bookwatch' status
Although North Carolina Bookwatch in no longer airing on PBS-NC people still ask what books are being featured. When I explain, they ask, “Well, what books would you be discussing?” Here are three of my answers. “Charlotte, the Slugger, and Me: Coming-of-Age Story of a Southern City and Two Tenacious Brothers,” by Jack Claiborne Jack Claiborne and his brother Slug were important characters in post-World War II Charlotte. They grew...
Investigation finds no evidence Musk super PAC broke voter registration laws
Elon Musk’s America PAC, which is supporting former President Donald Trump’s reelection efforts, is calling on election officials to drop its investigation into alleged violations of state campaign finance law. State officials in North Carolina and Michigan launched investigations into Musk’s PAC after reports came in that its website was misleading to voters. The website […]
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