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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.

Asheville looking for residents to fill vacancies on boards, committees

By Elle Johnson | Sep 5, 2020

Asheville is looking for interested residents to serve on a city board or commission.

Mahoney officially becomes North Carolina Sheriffs' Association new president

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

The new president of the North Carolina Sheriff's Association received congratulations from House representative in a Facebook post.

North Carolina GOP: Cooper 'refuses to follow science and data' to protect seniors from COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

The North Carolina Republican Party's new advertisement says that Gov. Roy Cooper failed to protect residents living at nursing homes during COVID-19.

Blue Ridge Parkway attracts millions of tourists, billions in money going toward local economy

By Elle Johnson | Jul 5, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway raked in $1.1 billion from 14.9 million tourists in 2019, according to a National Park survey, resulting in supporting more than 16,300 jobs and helping local economies.

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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.

North Carolina sees disparities between COVID-19 race-based cases

By Elle Johnson | Apr 30, 2020

In North Carolina, almost 40% of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths are among blacks, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in western North Carolina

By Elle Johnson | Mar 19, 2020

Macon County Public Health officials are identifying those who have been in close contact with a New Yorker who visited Macon County and tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).