Politics
Proposed NC Bill Takes Aim At Mail-In Voting, Local Government Powers, And Use of AI In Political Ads
Significant changes to North Carolina’s election rules were introduced recently in a state Senate committee.
June 28, 2024
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Economy
Newly Approved Grants Bring Millions In Investments And Jobs To Rural NC Communities
Last week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced 20 grants aimed at improving infrastructure and attracting over 800 new jobs to rural communities across the state.
June 28, 2024
Education
Fayetteville State Free Summer School Initiative Brings Record Number Of Enrollment
In its fourth year, Fayetteville State University’s universal, free summer school initiative has reached record enrollment for the second consecutive year.
June 28, 2024
Politics
In First NC Attorney General Debate, Rep. Jeff Jackson Uses Rep. Dan Bishop’s Own Tweets to Prove He’s Unqualified for the Job
The two candidates running to be the next attorney general of North Carolina are white male lawyers from the Charlotte area who currently serve in the U.S. House of Representatives – and that’s pretty much where the similarities end.
June 28, 2024
NC Courts
ProPublica Investigation Reveals How the NC Supreme Court’s Republican Majority is Playing Politics With the Judicial System
One judge, without legal justification, arrested the parents of child sex assault victims for bringing them to court late. Another judge’s actions in court resulted in the fatal police shooting of a defendant – in the courtroom. Neither Republican judge was reprimanded despite the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission’s (JSC) recommendation.
June 28, 2024
Lifestyle
Robots On NC Beaches Leading By Example
Summertime at many of the beautiful beaches in North Carolina is one of the main reasons people from all over the county come here every summer. The emerald ocean waters, beautiful sandy beaches, and local seafood are some of the reasons you find our beaches listed yearly as the best in the country.
June 24, 2024
Environment
North Carolina House Bill Targets PFAS Polluters to Safeguard Drinking Water
In a decisive move aimed at tackling water contamination issues, the North Carolina House has unveiled a crucial legislative proposal targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) polluters.
June 24, 2024
Economy
Biden Administration Announces Plan To Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed new federal regulations this month that would prohibit including current and future medical debt on credit reports.
June 24, 2024
Economy
Protest Over Corporate Landlords Erupt In Charlotte
A protest erupted near the Charlotte Hills Mobile Home Park leasing office in East Charlotte recently. Tenants are standing up to corporate landlords, asserting that housing is a basic right for everyone.
June 24, 2024
NC Courts
NC LGBTQ Advocates Push Back Against Discriminatory Bills Amid Pride Month
As a host of anti-LGBTQ bills are introduced across the U.S., advocates, elected leaders and communities are centering discussions surrounding key issues throughout Pride Month.
June 24, 2024