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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.

In 2019, tourists spent $2.9 billion in Wake County, setting a record

By Elle Johnson | Sep 3, 2020

In 2019, Wake County saw a record high number of tourists and money spent by those visitors, a new report found.

From Outer Banks Times

HUD provides funding to 7 North Carolina agencies to help improve financial literacy, keep people in their homes

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Seven housing organizations based in North Carolina are part of approximately 200 that will split $40 million from a federal agency to help financially struggling homeowners and renters avoid foreclosures or evictions because of COVID-19's impacts.

Auditor details how North Carolina Transportation Department spent an extra $742M

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Transportation exceeded its budget by $742 million, Auditor Beth Wood told the Senate Transportation Committee during a hearing in May.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 5 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 | 5 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.

Civitas Institute president claims Wake County sheriff is using COVID-19 as 'excuse' to ban gun sales

By Elle Johnson | Apr 6, 2020

Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker issuing a moratorium on handgun permits until further notice, but that determination is facing opposition from an organization that bills itself as protecting freedoms.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner says extra prescriptions are allowed during state of emergency

By Elle Johnson | Mar 18, 2020

Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, said extra prescriptions are allowed by the North Carolina Department of Insurance in the current state of emergency that Gov. Roy Cooper declared last weekend.