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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.

Nash County has deal to promote central North Carolina

By Elle Johnson | Sep 4, 2020

Nash County is working with the Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) to market and promote the central region of North Carolina.

Nash County to start school year off with remote learning

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

Nash County public schools Board of Education members decided that the district will start the 2020-2021 academic year with remote learning during a meeting in July.

Forest blames governor for riots, looting in Raleigh

By Elle Johnson | Jul 7, 2020

North Carolina's Republican lieutenant governor blamed the Democratic governor for looting and rioting that recently took place at the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh.

Rocky Mount City Council discusses audit, corrective plan

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

Rocky Mount City Council members debated a corrective action plan that the city manager would implement in the wake of a state audit report that allegedly found questionable financial practices and expenses, however, talks did not go as planned.

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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.