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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 3 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.

Rowan County receive healthiest employee award, again

By Elle Johnson | Sep 5, 2020

When it comes to healthiest employers, Rowan County ranks No. 1 in the Greater Charlotte area, a report from the Charlotte Business Journal said.

GOP says North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate 'unfit for office' after report alleges he violated VA loan terms

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

The North Carolina Republican Party is calling a Democratic candidate for State Senate "dishonest" and "unfit for office" after raising allegations that he purchased rental property with a VA home loan.

Forest: Cooper failing North Carolina teachers, students with plan for school reopenings

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

North Carolina's lieutenant governor, who is a gubernatorial candidate, is critical of the state's top executive's plan to reopen schools in the COVID-19 era.

North Carolina GOP suggests governor is not treating reporters fairly at press conferences

By Elle Johnson | Jul 7, 2020

The North Carolina Republican Party claimed that the state's Democratic governor is shutting out some reporters from his press conferences by using a reportedly left-leaning company that provides video meetings.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 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 | 4 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.

Rowan County COVID-19 positive cases near 40 as area lives under state of emergency

By Elle Johnson | Apr 2, 2020

Rowan County declared a state of emergency after confirming a second COVID-19 positive case on March 20.