High Country Times

Stevens praises North Carolina court's ruling to require photo identification when voting

By James Ledbetter | Sep 23, 2020

A Republican lawmaker said that the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn a previous ruling about voter identification and capping income taxes was "great news for election integrity and lower taxes."

From South North Carolina News

Robeson DWI court slated to receive an additional $50,000 from COVID-19 relief funding

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

State Senators said they included funds for Robeson County's DWI Treatment Court from a recently approved $1 billion virus relief package.

Boone requires face masks at indoor public places and will enforce governor's outdoor mandate as well

By James Ledbetter | Jul 7, 2020

A North Carolina town government decided that it wasn't going to wait for a statewide order to require community members to wear face masks or coverings.

Boone leaders may need to use savings funds to support next budget

By James Ledbetter | Jun 16, 2020

Boone township officials may have to dip into the town's saving to support operations in the FY 2020-2021 budget because of COVID-19 and its financial impact on local revenues.

Rep. Elmore shows support for artwork presented by students in his district

By James Ledbetter | May 26, 2020

A state house representative recently offered his support of students' artwork that traditionally would have been viewable on-site but instead can be seen virtually because of COVID-19 safety measures.

NCWorks Commission releases four-year workforce plan for the state

By James Ledbetter | May 13, 2020

North Carolina's workforce development board NCWorks Commission's latest strategy is supportive of Gov. Roy Cooper's NC Job Ready initiative.

Ballard said agriculture is a big contributor to the NC economy

By James Ledbetter | Feb 27, 2020

Sen. Deanna Ballard recognizes agriculture as a big contributor to the NC economy at the Future NC panel where she discussed it, according to her Facebook post.