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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.

North Carolina remains in a better financial spot than many other states during the pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Sep 18, 2020

As National Public Radio (NPR) reports on the financial standings of states after the COVID-19 pandemic, it brought forward that North Carolina has been in better standing than many other states, Republican lawmakers said in August.

Forest critical of North Carolina governor's plan to reopen schools, guidelines being used

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said that the state should reopen schools using a regional approach and that the governor needs to follow the guidelines he claims were used to develop plans to return to school.

North Carolina congressman co-sponsors Republican's police reform legislation

By Elle Johnson | Jul 7, 2020

A North Carolina congressman had parts of his Community Policing Act included in the Republican's version of a police reform bill that was proposed on June 18.

High Point former city manager resigns, keeps $50K bonus, plus $205K severance pay

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

The High Point City Council determined former city manager Greg Demko will not have to repay the $50,000 he received to continue working until 2021, despite the fact he is no longer employed.

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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.

Asheboro residents producing face masks for community

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

In Asheboro, North Carolina, residents with sewing skills are being asked to pick up sewing kits to produce personal protective face masks to donate to those in need throughout the county.