NC Governor Vetoes Doing Away with Pistol Purchase Permits Posted by Associated Press | Aug 31, 2021 | Safety, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Monday that... Read More
North Carolina Senate OK’s Bill Limiting Racial Teachings Posted by Associated Press | Aug 29, 2021 | State Government Written by BRYAN ANDERSON North Carolina Senate Republicans on Thursday passed a bill to limit how... Read More
Senators Now Aim To Control Prep Sports Group, Not Remove It Posted by Associated Press | Aug 28, 2021 | Sports, State Government Senate Republicans shelved a proposal Thursday to end the North Carolina High School Athletic... Read More
Medical Marijuana Legalization Keeps Advancing in NC Senate Posted by Associated Press | Aug 28, 2021 | State Government A bill legalizing marijuana for medical use in North Carolina and developing a system to grow and... Read More
Gov. Cooper Visits Carrboro’s Pizzeria Mercato, Promotes COVID-19 Vaccinations Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 27, 2021 | Business, State Government Governor Roy Cooper visited a restaurant in Carrboro this week to promote COVID-19 vaccinations... Read More
NC Senate Backs Protections for Incarcerated Pregnant Women Posted by Associated Press | Aug 27, 2021 | Crime, Health, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON The use of physical restraints like handcuffs and shackles on... Read More
Bill Raising Juvenile Prosecution Age in NC Gets Final OK Posted by Associated Press | Aug 25, 2021 | Crime, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON The North Carolina legislature agreed on Tuesday that only children 8... Read More
Bill To Curb Racial Teachings Advances in North Carolina Posted by Associated Press | Aug 25, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government Written by BRYAN ANDERSON A state Senate hearing on how racial concepts are taught in North... Read More
N. Carolina Jobless Rate Inches Closer to Pre-Pandemic Level Posted by Associated Press | Aug 23, 2021 | Business, State Government North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell for the 10th consecutive month in July, the state Commerce... Read More
Parental Consent for COVID-19 Vaccine Now Law in N. Carolina Posted by Associated Press | Aug 23, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina children now must get approval from a parent before... Read More