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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.

Cessna trip, other items being auctioned in fundraiser to benefit Avery County organizations

By Elle Johnson | Sep 2, 2020

This year's High Country Charitable Foundation's annual fundraising auction will take place virtually as a COVID-19 precaution.

North Carolina Black state Senate candidate believes Republicans are more helpful to Blacks

By Elle Johnson | Aug 14, 2020

Republicans have been known to wage "war against African Americans," while Democrats have been fighting for them since 1964, columnist Gene Nichol said, but Sonja Nichols is running to join North Carolina's Senate as a Black Republican.

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.

GOP-led state Senate budget writers propose law enforcement, teacher protection

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

North Carolina's Senate budget writers proposed a bill that will help protect law enforcement and teachers by creating reserve accounts that will fund salaries, Senate Leader Phil Berger posted to his Medium page.

From Old North News

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.

From Old North News

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.

Wilkes County businesses continue to hire during pandemic

By Elle Johnson | May 6, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted North Carolina's economy, but regardless of its negative effects, several Wilkes County-based businesses continue to hire.

As COVID-19 scams increase, lawmaker warns North Carolina residents

By Elle Johnson | Apr 16, 2020

Lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are warning residents about cybercriminals who are using COVID-19 fears to spread scams to computers and phones.