More By Carolina Journal | Eastern NC Now

View More Entries By carolina...

ENCNow
Home
Categories
Login
Advertisement
VbAD0
Latest Polls   (view all)
Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
88.64% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
10.23% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
1.14% What is a "Children's Drag Queen Story Hour?"
Advertisement
VbAD1
Latest Comments   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD2
Latest Entries   (view all)
Advertisement
ENCN Masthead
ENCN Masthead

Carolina Journal's Entries

Both the Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly and Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein's office have filed briefs with the N.C. Supreme Court defending the state's voter ID law.
Both the Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly and Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein's office have filed briefs with the N.C. Supreme Court defending the state's voter ID law.
 
Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
 
Almost a month after a jury ruled against her, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg student is appealing her case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Almost a month after a jury ruled against her, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg student is appealing her case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
North Carolina State University now requires undergraduate applicants to answer an essay question affirming their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
North Carolina State University now requires undergraduate applicants to answer an essay question affirming their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
 
On Thursday, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted in favor of a bill with Second Amendment protections and a gun safety initiative.
On Thursday, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted in favor of a bill with Second Amendment protections and a gun safety initiative.
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
 
After months of complaints from the public over poor customer service, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin says that the state’s DMV is going to test installing kiosks in grocery stores and other places around the state
After months of complaints from the public over poor customer service, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin says that the state’s DMV is going to test installing kiosks in grocery stores and other places around the state
 
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
 
A new legal brief from the John Locke Foundation urges the N.C. Supreme Court to avoid a decision that could harm health care access in North Carolina.
A new legal brief from the John Locke Foundation urges the N.C. Supreme Court to avoid a decision that could harm health care access in North Carolina.
 
This week, allies of embattled ACLU of North Carolina lobbyist Kristie Puckett-Williams erupted on social media, denouncing the apparent termination of Williams over aggressive and profane comments online.
This week, allies of embattled ACLU of North Carolina lobbyist Kristie Puckett-Williams erupted on social media, denouncing the apparent termination of Williams over aggressive and profane comments online.
 
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
 
North Carolina revenue forecasts have surpassed $33 billion annually, and the state will have roughly $3.25 billion in excess for Fiscal Year 2022-23, or 10.7% more than had been previously budgeted.
North Carolina revenue forecasts have surpassed $33 billion annually, and the state will have roughly $3.25 billion in excess for Fiscal Year 2022-23, or 10.7% more than had been previously budgeted.
 
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has voted to authorize the NCDOT to conduct a study which seeks to improve traffic congestion along the I-77 corridor.
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has voted to authorize the NCDOT to conduct a study which seeks to improve traffic congestion along the I-77 corridor.
 
A lawsuit at the N.C. Court of Appeals argues that Chapel Hill had no legal authority for the owner residency requirement in its short-term rental ordinance.
A lawsuit at the N.C. Court of Appeals argues that Chapel Hill had no legal authority for the owner residency requirement in its short-term rental ordinance.
 
“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
 
North Carolina House Republicans scaled back a rule change that would have eliminated the 48-hour notice requirement for gubernatorial veto override votes.
North Carolina House Republicans scaled back a rule change that would have eliminated the 48-hour notice requirement for gubernatorial veto override votes.
 
In 2021, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to redraw their own district lines and lengthen their terms. They also voted themselves 132% pay increases, more than doubling their salaries.
In 2021, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to redraw their own district lines and lengthen their terms. They also voted themselves 132% pay increases, more than doubling their salaries.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that favored Charlotte in a dispute over drivers' privacy.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that favored Charlotte in a dispute over drivers' privacy.
 
A measure to require students to take a computer science course prior to graduating high school passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee Feb. 14.
A measure to require students to take a computer science course prior to graduating high school passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee Feb. 14.
 
On Tuesday, Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robeson, and Republican state senators held a press conference highlighting bills that will expand gun rights ahead of the bills being debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
On Tuesday, Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robeson, and Republican state senators held a press conference highlighting bills that will expand gun rights ahead of the bills being debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
Local boards of education are becoming ever-frustrated with a North Carolina law that puts restrictions on the start and end dates for the school year.
Local boards of education are becoming ever-frustrated with a North Carolina law that puts restrictions on the start and end dates for the school year.
 
Republican leaders in the General Assembly are running a number of bills meant to shore up election integrity in North Carolina after a series of similar measures fell prey to Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto pin last session.
Republican leaders in the General Assembly are running a number of bills meant to shore up election integrity in North Carolina after a series of similar measures fell prey to Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto pin last session.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide whether a fired Durham police sergeant can sue to get his job back. The sergeant allowed a suspect to smoke a marijuana blunt after ending an armed standoff.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide whether a fired Durham police sergeant can sue to get his job back. The sergeant allowed a suspect to smoke a marijuana blunt after ending an armed standoff.
 
Recent survey data from the N.C. Faith and Freedom Coalition and N.C. Values Coalition shows that registered N.C. voters prefer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the 2024 general election.
Recent survey data from the N.C. Faith and Freedom Coalition and N.C. Values Coalition shows that registered N.C. voters prefer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the 2024 general election.
 
The Harnett County school board and State Retirement Division are squabbling at the N.C. Court of Appeals over $197,000. The money is tied to a pension-spiking assessment.
The Harnett County school board and State Retirement Division are squabbling at the N.C. Court of Appeals over $197,000. The money is tied to a pension-spiking assessment.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether to revive a lawsuit challenging Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money.
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether to revive a lawsuit challenging Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court is weighing the case of a black Forsyth County man on death row who alleges that a training document nicknamed a “cheat sheet” was used to keep potential black jurors off the jury that heard his case.
The N.C. Supreme Court is weighing the case of a black Forsyth County man on death row who alleges that a training document nicknamed a “cheat sheet” was used to keep potential black jurors off the jury that heard his case.
 
North Carolina’s Congressman Dan Bishop, R-08, and members of the newly-created Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, exposed details in its inaugural hearings into what some witnesses called a government censorship campaign.
North Carolina’s Congressman Dan Bishop, R-08, and members of the newly-created Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, exposed details in its inaugural hearings into what some witnesses called a government censorship campaign.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will rehear the Harper v. Hall redistricting case on March 14. It will rehear the Holmes v. Moore voter ID case March 15.
The N.C. Supreme Court will rehear the Harper v. Hall redistricting case on March 14. It will rehear the Holmes v. Moore voter ID case March 15.
 
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has closed an investigation into possible criminal libel charges against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has closed an investigation into possible criminal libel charges against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
A bill filed Thursday in the N.C. Senate would repeal a law permitting state employee organizations to draft dues automatically from members’ paychecks.
A bill filed Thursday in the N.C. Senate would repeal a law permitting state employee organizations to draft dues automatically from members’ paychecks.
 
A Vietnamese electric vehicle maker with plans to build a production plant in Chatham County may be in trouble after announcing it is cutting 80 jobs in the U.S., including its chief financial officer, all before delivering its first vehicle.
A Vietnamese electric vehicle maker with plans to build a production plant in Chatham County may be in trouble after announcing it is cutting 80 jobs in the U.S., including its chief financial officer, all before delivering its first vehicle.
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate will vote on Senate Bill 20, the “Safe Surrender Infants” bill, which aims to expand the state’s newborn safe surrender law.
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate will vote on Senate Bill 20, the “Safe Surrender Infants” bill, which aims to expand the state’s newborn safe surrender law.
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD0

 
 
Back to Top