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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.

Alamance lawmaker highlights impact of legislation to help small businesses during COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Aug 24, 2020

Legislation creating the Small Business Recovery Program has so far been helping small businesses weather the financial storm that is a side effect of COVID-19.

Alamance Chamber details new funding program for county businesses

By Elle Johnson | Aug 8, 2020

The Alamance Chamber has partnered with the Alamance County Economic Development Foundation, Alamance County and the Alamance Community Foundation to provide loans to county businesses struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic through the newly created Community Recovery Loan Program.

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North Carolina House lawmakers support criminal justice reform bill

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

A bill that will reform criminal justice expunction laws was approved by North Carolina lawmakers, which will give people convicted of nonviolent crimes a second chance, House Republicans said in a news release on June 15.

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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.

Port at Wilmington widened to allow larger cargo ships into the hub

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

The North Carolina State Ports Authority has completed Phase II of the Turning Basin Expansion Project, which can now accommodate ultra-large container vessels into the Port of Wilmington.

Growing push to allow certain businesses to sell unopened alcohol back to ABC-sanctioned establishments

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

The North Carolina Association of ABC Boards and state Sen. Rick Gunn (R-Alamance) asked for a program to allow restaurants and bars to sell alcohol back to government-sponsored stores during the coronavirus pandemic.

North Carolina food pantries face higher demands as more people deal with financial hardships

By Elle Johnson | Apr 14, 2020

Food pantries are seeing some of the greatest operational demands since the Great Recession because of increased unemployment and the strain it creates on supply.