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Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed members to his Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed members to his Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina.
 
Moore County residents who receive Food and Nutrition Services and lost food due to power outages from vandalism to an electrical substation on Dec. 3, 2022, will receive replacement benefits, thanks to two waivers approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Moore County residents who receive Food and Nutrition Services and lost food due to power outages from vandalism to an electrical substation on Dec. 3, 2022, will receive replacement benefits, thanks to two waivers approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.
 
Two hundred and nineteen gingerbread house entrants took part in the nation’s largest Annual National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C. this week.
Two hundred and nineteen gingerbread house entrants took part in the nation’s largest Annual National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C. this week.
 
The State Board of Elections on Monday ordered a new election for the Town of Dobson Board of Commissioners in Surry County, and determined that hearings should be held for the possible removal of two Surry County Board of Elections members.
The State Board of Elections on Monday ordered a new election for the Town of Dobson Board of Commissioners in Surry County, and determined that hearings should be held for the possible removal of two Surry County Board of Elections members.
 
As the student loan landscape continues to evolve, including the recent announcement extending the payment pause, borrowers face shifting deadlines, confusion, and uncertainty.
As the student loan landscape continues to evolve, including the recent announcement extending the payment pause, borrowers face shifting deadlines, confusion, and uncertainty.
 
The "Old North State" celebrates its 233rd Birthday.
 
On Monday, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was at the White House as two turkeys got the annual presidential pardon.
On Monday, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was at the White House as two turkeys got the annual presidential pardon.
 
For the first time in nine years, enrollment in UNC System schools is down this year, particularly in graduate programs.
For the first time in nine years, enrollment in UNC System schools is down this year, particularly in graduate programs.
 
State legislative leaders submitted their final written arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the Moore v. Harper redistricting case.
State legislative leaders submitted their final written arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the Moore v. Harper redistricting case.
 
A recall has been issued for any shell and shucked oysters harvested in the southeastern Galveston Bay known as TX1 between Nov. 17 and Dec. 7, 2022. North Carolina restaurants and stores may be impacted by this recall
A recall has been issued for any shell and shucked oysters harvested in the southeastern Galveston Bay known as TX1 between Nov. 17 and Dec. 7, 2022. North Carolina restaurants and stores may be impacted by this recall
 
"There is no sugarcoating it. The collapse has been a dumpster fire. Users left out to dry. Ecosystem in limbo." - Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC.
"There is no sugarcoating it. The collapse has been a dumpster fire. Users left out to dry. Ecosystem in limbo." - Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC.
 
NC House Speaker Tim Moore will serve a historic fifth term as speaker when the long session convenes in January.
NC House Speaker Tim Moore will serve a historic fifth term as speaker when the long session convenes in January.
 
Democrats are down, Republicans are up, unaffiliated are up by a lot
 
Earlier this month, state Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Hendersonville, was elected to serve as the new U.S. congressman for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but the departing congressman, Madison Cawthorn, still has a few weeks left in his term.
Earlier this month, state Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Hendersonville, was elected to serve as the new U.S. congressman for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but the departing congressman, Madison Cawthorn, still has a few weeks left in his term.
 
People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to treatments thanks to a time-limited telemedicine program launched by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to treatments thanks to a time-limited telemedicine program launched by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer argues that a recent U.S. appellate ruling from New Hampshire should have no impact on Stein's challenge of a state criminal libel law.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer argues that a recent U.S. appellate ruling from New Hampshire should have no impact on Stein's challenge of a state criminal libel law.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to offer a new service at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to offer a new service at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
 
As part of our review of the 2020 election, we found a problem with same-day voter registrations being denied but the ballots associated with those registrations still being counted (page 106):
As part of our review of the 2020 election, we found a problem with same-day voter registrations being denied but the ballots associated with those registrations still being counted (page 106):
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners meet each month for one general meeting to do most of the People's business here in Beaufort County, and we present that meeting in full review here on ENC NOW.
The Beaufort County Commissioners meet each month for one general meeting to do most of the People's business here in Beaufort County, and we present that meeting in full review here on ENC NOW.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
 
Questions are being raised about how much more restrictive North Carolina's abortion law may become after the GOP became one vote shy of a supermajority after the General Election.
Questions are being raised about how much more restrictive North Carolina's abortion law may become after the GOP became one vote shy of a supermajority after the General Election.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell called for the resignation of BlackRock CEO Larry Fink over his focus on the environmental, social, and governance movement, also known as ESG.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell called for the resignation of BlackRock CEO Larry Fink over his focus on the environmental, social, and governance movement, also known as ESG.
 
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
 
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
 
Most children 6 months to 4 years are now eligible for their updated COVID-19 vaccine, which protects against COVID-19 variants.
Most children 6 months to 4 years are now eligible for their updated COVID-19 vaccine, which protects against COVID-19 variants.
 
My previous post discussed a critical omission from Emily Oster’s wish for a Covid “amnesty”: there’s no repentance, not even an apology.
My previous post discussed a critical omission from Emily Oster’s wish for a Covid “amnesty”: there’s no repentance, not even an apology.
 
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, was elected Tuesday to lead the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, was elected Tuesday to lead the National Republican Congressional Committee.
 
A new study says North Carolina's certificate of need law has denied the state nearly $1.5 billion in health care investment over the past decade.
A new study says North Carolina's certificate of need law has denied the state nearly $1.5 billion in health care investment over the past decade.
 
As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well-being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health will partner to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, N.C.
As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well-being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health will partner to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, N.C.
 
This winter and spring, 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line (NC-PAL).
This winter and spring, 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line (NC-PAL).
 
December 12, 2022 City Council Agenda
 
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