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As Election Day nears for the 2022 general election, the State Board of Elections wants to make sure voters and news reporters understand what to expect on November 8, including how the results reporting process works.
As Election Day nears for the 2022 general election, the State Board of Elections wants to make sure voters and news reporters understand what to expect on November 8, including how the results reporting process works.
 
Celebrating the history and heritage of North Carolina’s Indigenous people
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season
 
The administration tried to use a foreign power to keep gas prices low until after the November elections
The administration tried to use a foreign power to keep gas prices low until after the November elections
 
Gregory Hahn, a veteran and single father, was jailed by Harnett County Judge Charles Gilchrist for refusing to wear a mask during juror training.
Gregory Hahn, a veteran and single father, was jailed by Harnett County Judge Charles Gilchrist for refusing to wear a mask during juror training.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 and up
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 and up
 
Film legend and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger surprised election workers across North Carolina Monday morning when he spoke on a video call to motivate them for the final stretch before the November 8 election.
Film legend and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger surprised election workers across North Carolina Monday morning when he spoke on a video call to motivate them for the final stretch before the November 8 election.
 
Attached is today’s statistics for One Stop.
Attached is today’s statistics for One Stop.
 
North Carolina elections officials continue to receive complaints and questions about mass mailings and text messages to voters about the November 8 general election.
North Carolina elections officials continue to receive complaints and questions about mass mailings and text messages to voters about the November 8 general election.
 
N.C. voters wishing to cast their ballot by mail in the 2022 general election have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 to request a ballot.
N.C. voters wishing to cast their ballot by mail in the 2022 general election have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 to request a ballot.
 
On Oct. 13, the Wake County Superior Court ruled in favor of Republicans that at-large poll observers would have more flexibility than precinct-specific observers, but sided with the state’s board of elections that the absentee ballot deadline could be moved to a later date
On Oct. 13, the Wake County Superior Court ruled in favor of Republicans that at-large poll observers would have more flexibility than precinct-specific observers, but sided with the state’s board of elections that the absentee ballot deadline could be moved to a later date
 
The North Carolina House Committee on Advancing Women in STEM met on Oct. 12 to discuss the current framework for STEM fields in the state and ways forward to recruit and retain more women in these careers.
The North Carolina House Committee on Advancing Women in STEM met on Oct. 12 to discuss the current framework for STEM fields in the state and ways forward to recruit and retain more women in these careers.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season.
 
A record-setting 184 state employees from nine state agencies and three University of North Carolina System institutions will be honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Jones Auditorium on the campus of Meredith College.
A record-setting 184 state employees from nine state agencies and three University of North Carolina System institutions will be honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Jones Auditorium on the campus of Meredith College.
 
On Oct. 12, the average gas price in North Carolina was $3.51, according to AAA. This was a 20-cent jump from the price one week before, on Oct. 5, when the average price was $3.31.
On Oct. 12, the average gas price in North Carolina was $3.51, according to AAA. This was a 20-cent jump from the price one week before, on Oct. 5, when the average price was $3.31.
 
Recent security breaches are affecting hundreds of thousands of people, which means North Carolinians should take action to protect their data.
Recent security breaches are affecting hundreds of thousands of people, which means North Carolinians should take action to protect their data.
 
It’s not uncommon to hear commuters in N.C. cities discuss their frustrations with traffic, but according to a new study by Wallet Hub, the state’s drivers are more fortunate than most. Raleigh was ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for drivers
It’s not uncommon to hear commuters in N.C. cities discuss their frustrations with traffic, but according to a new study by Wallet Hub, the state’s drivers are more fortunate than most. Raleigh was ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for drivers
 
With just weeks to go until the November midterm elections, both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs.
With just weeks to go until the November midterm elections, both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs.
 
In recent months, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has been at odds with conservatives on a number of fronts, causing Republicans to accuse the board of partisanship.
In recent months, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has been at odds with conservatives on a number of fronts, causing Republicans to accuse the board of partisanship.
 
Over the past couple of days, the State Board of Elections has received numerous calls from voters across North Carolina who are confused or angered by mailers that include information, sometimes inaccurate, about whether they voted in the 2018 or 2020 elections.
Over the past couple of days, the State Board of Elections has received numerous calls from voters across North Carolina who are confused or angered by mailers that include information, sometimes inaccurate, about whether they voted in the 2018 or 2020 elections.
 
Ever since the calls to “defund the police” began in 2020 after the death of George Floyd, I’ve been making the case for increased police spending so that we can deploy more active duty police officers on the streets in high-crime, high-disorder neighborhoods.
Ever since the calls to “defund the police” began in 2020 after the death of George Floyd, I’ve been making the case for increased police spending so that we can deploy more active duty police officers on the streets in high-crime, high-disorder neighborhoods.
 
About 135,400 North Carolina voters cast ballots on the first day of in-person early voting Thursday.
About 135,400 North Carolina voters cast ballots on the first day of in-person early voting Thursday.
 
Celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of North Carolina women in the public and private sector
Celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of North Carolina women in the public and private sector
 
With food prices rising, more North Carolina families with young children are using benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to access healthy, nutritious food.
With food prices rising, more North Carolina families with young children are using benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to access healthy, nutritious food.
 
North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5.
North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, as well as testing and treatment options and annual flu shots.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, as well as testing and treatment options and annual flu shots.
 
North Carolina Democrats have bemoaned a lack of support from national progressive groups for Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a tight race against Republican Ted Budd
North Carolina Democrats have bemoaned a lack of support from national progressive groups for Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a tight race against Republican Ted Budd
 
The following is a schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2022:
The following is a schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2022:
 
How a case of alleged racially motivated gerrymandering could impact future U.S. elections
How a case of alleged racially motivated gerrymandering could impact future U.S. elections
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Meeting materials will be posted on a rolling basis on the State Board’s meeting website
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Meeting materials will be posted on a rolling basis on the State Board’s meeting website
 
Billions of taxpayer dollars are expended on hurricane recovery in North Carolina
 
Children and teens 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, specifically made to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
Children and teens 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, specifically made to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
 
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services see a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge North Carolinians 6 months and older to get their flu shot before the end of October
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services see a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge North Carolinians 6 months and older to get their flu shot before the end of October
 
ADF attorneys represent members of Love Life, who also won favorable settlement against Guilford County
ADF attorneys represent members of Love Life, who also won favorable settlement against Guilford County
 
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