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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.

$400 million approved in bonds for state education institutions, infrastructure, parks, agriculture, safety

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

North Carolina higher education institutions, agriculture, safety, water and sewer infrastructure and parks will have access to an additional $400 million after the state approved the borrowing.

North Carolina puts millions of dollars from CARES funding toward education budget

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

North Carolina Republican lawmakers are touting their support to public education during the COVID-19 pandemic by noting a $700 allocation through CARES Act funding.

Charlotte Alliance virtual event will look at health care in a post-pandemic world

By Elle Johnson | Jun 19, 2020

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance will honor an organization and leader when it holds its annual 2020 Health Experience event that will focus on a post-pandemic environment.

Duke Energy warns of revenue loss of regulators suspend minimum demand charges

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

Duke Energy in North Carolina is feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but if state regulators suspend the minimum demand charges for commercial and industrial customers, the company warned that it could weaken the utility finances.

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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.

North Carolina schools to remain closed for school year

By Elle Johnson | May 12, 2020

Gov. Roy Cooper said in late April that all North Carolina schools will remain closed to on-site instruction the rest of the academic year, but remote education will continue, the Charlotte Observer recently reported.

Mecklenburg County director of elections comes prepared for Super Tuesday

By Elle Johnson | Mar 3, 2020

Mecklenburg County Director of Elections Michael Dickerson said he and co-workers from the county Board of Elections have been preparing for Super Tuesday.