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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.

Red Springs receives grant to improve water infrastructure

By Elle Johnson | Aug 17, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in Red Springs with a grant to go toward water infrastructure, Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) said.

GOP Columbus senator gets endorsement from education union to keep seat

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

Sen. Danny Britt, Jr. (R-Columbus) is being supported by the North Carolina Association of Educators to keep his Senate seat in District 13.

Golden LEAF awards 215 scholarships to North Carolina rural students

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

Golden LEAF is awarding 215 new scholarships to students who will attend four-year universities in North Carolina.

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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.

Technical school awarded $5.5 million to invest in economic development

By Elle Johnson | Apr 30, 2020

Northeastern Technical College was awarded $4.4 million in grants to develop the education workforce in Marlboro County, but an additional local investment will add even more funding to help the initiative.