Burlington Reporter

North Carolina state Senate candidate facing ethics complaint

By Kimberly James | Oct 29, 2020

JD Wooten, a candidate for North Carolina Senate District 24, is facing an ethics complaint for allegedly failing to disclose rental income on his Statement of Economic Interest when he became a candidate for office.

Nineteen people in North Carolina face charges of voter fraud for 2016, 2018 elections

By Kimberly James | Oct 20, 2020

Nineteen people across North Carolina are facing one to 10 years in prison or up to a $250,000 fine if convicted of voter fraud and related offenses.

COVID-19 doesn't slow liquor sales in North Carolina, an ABC Commission report found

By Kimberly James | Jul 30, 2020

Data from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission revealed that liquor sales in North Carolina increased 12% during the fiscal year, which ended on June 30.

Berger: Updated reopening legislation addresses North Carolina governor's concerns

By Kimberly James | Jun 20, 2020

An updated bill to reopen gyms and to treat restaurants and bars equally has passed in the North Carolina Senate with a 36-13 vote.

Alamance bus driver ignores high school student assaulting others during ride

By Kimberly James | Mar 26, 2020

A North Carolina high school student and a school bus driver are facing criminal charges for alleged sexual assaults that took place on a school bus.