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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 honors innovative transportation projects at Mobi Awards

By Elle Johnson | Aug 16, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Transportation recognized communities that developed outstanding multimodal transportation projects during its Mobi Awards on Aug. 5.

Republican lawmaker critical of education association's suit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) sued to remove the Opportunity Scholarship program on July 27, which supporters say is a program designed to help low- and middle-income families pay for private education for their children.

Yadkin County budget would not raise taxes; anticipates drop in sales tax revenue

By Elle Johnson | Jun 15, 2020

Yadkin County's proposed 2020-21 fiscal budget doesn't include any tax increases, but it does take into account a potential revenue decrease, the Yadkin Ripple reported.

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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.

Lieutenant governor candidates Ellmer, Johnson, others lend their own campaigns funds

By Elle Johnson | Mar 22, 2020

Lieutenant governor candidates have been loaning their campaign money to win over North Carolina voters.