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North Carolina Republicans captured all seven statewide contests in strong victories in the high profile 2022 midterm election, according to unofficial results from the N.C. Board of Elections.
North Carolina Republicans captured all seven statewide contests in strong victories in the high profile 2022 midterm election, according to unofficial results from the N.C. Board of Elections.
 
No provisional ballots were cast in the December 6 runoff election for the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education District 8.
No provisional ballots were cast in the December 6 runoff election for the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education District 8.
 
The island territory of Guam may be starting the wave.
 
Residents in Moore County who have missed the Dec. 7 deadline to join, switch or drop a Medicare health plan or drug plan coverage due to the widespread power outage will still be able to sign up after today.
Residents in Moore County who have missed the Dec. 7 deadline to join, switch or drop a Medicare health plan or drug plan coverage due to the widespread power outage will still be able to sign up after today.
 
Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The state began accepting applications from this group of residents on Dec. 1.
Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The state began accepting applications from this group of residents on Dec. 1.
 
The State Board of Elections on Wednesday, December 7, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand as part of a statutorily required post-election audit for the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education runoff election.
The State Board of Elections on Wednesday, December 7, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand as part of a statutorily required post-election audit for the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education runoff election.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to empowering people with disabilities with the tools and resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in their communities.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to empowering people with disabilities with the tools and resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in their communities.
 
The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now receiving phone calls. Text and chat service continues uninterrupted.
The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now receiving phone calls. Text and chat service continues uninterrupted.
 
The Board of Elections monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 has been cancelled.
The Board of Elections monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 has been cancelled.
 
With election upon us, the constant stream of campaign ads that most of us cannot seem to get away from has only steadily increased.
With election upon us, the constant stream of campaign ads that most of us cannot seem to get away from has only steadily increased.
 
The national 9-8-8 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline has been unable to route calls to our call centers since about 10 a.m. today, Dec. 1.
The national 9-8-8 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline has been unable to route calls to our call centers since about 10 a.m. today, Dec. 1.
 
In a 4-3 party-line vote, with Democrats in the majority, the N.C. Supreme Court is endorsing a court-ordered plan to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars out of the state treasury. The money would address the Leandro education funding lawsuit.
In a 4-3 party-line vote, with Democrats in the majority, the N.C. Supreme Court is endorsing a court-ordered plan to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars out of the state treasury. The money would address the Leandro education funding lawsuit.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 general election in North Carolina.
Raleigh, N.C. — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 general election in North Carolina.
 
"I believe blacks can achieve in every avenue of American life without the meddling of university administrators."
"I believe blacks can achieve in every avenue of American life without the meddling of university administrators."
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
 
In a dramatic ruling issued just days before midterm elections, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling and ordered the transfer of millions of dollars to pay for a school improvement plan designed to ensure North Carolina’s school children receive a sound basic education
In a dramatic ruling issued just days before midterm elections, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling and ordered the transfer of millions of dollars to pay for a school improvement plan designed to ensure North Carolina’s school children receive a sound basic education
 
Witnesses say StackedPAC gave items in exchange for voting. The group is not legally registered to operate in North Carolina.
Witnesses say StackedPAC gave items in exchange for voting. The group is not legally registered to operate in North Carolina.
 
Please find attached the Voter History Statistical and Vote Totals by Precinct for November 8th, 2022.
Please find attached the Voter History Statistical and Vote Totals by Precinct for November 8th, 2022.
 
The Biden administration continues to ignore the growing energy crisis
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released an updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan to provide clear steps and solutions for dentists and their staff, patients, families and communities to address the opioid epidemic.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released an updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan to provide clear steps and solutions for dentists and their staff, patients, families and communities to address the opioid epidemic.
 
Groups linked to North Carolina's travel and tourism industry are jumping into an occupancy tax case involving Currituck County.
Groups linked to North Carolina's travel and tourism industry are jumping into an occupancy tax case involving Currituck County.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein says a challenged state election law "threatens to chill speech at the heart of our democratic process." Stein wants federal courts to declare the law unconstitutional.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein says a challenged state election law "threatens to chill speech at the heart of our democratic process." Stein wants federal courts to declare the law unconstitutional.
 
Sheetz offering lower prices on unleaded 88 gas until November 28 as a benefit to those in need
Sheetz offering lower prices on unleaded 88 gas until November 28 as a benefit to those in need
 
N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell discussed issues surrounding several towns in the state Tuesday during his monthly “Ask Me Anything” virtual press conference.
N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell discussed issues surrounding several towns in the state Tuesday during his monthly “Ask Me Anything” virtual press conference.
 
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, North Carolina’s Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper held a press conference at the Executive Mansion announcing the creation of a new commission tasked with reforming the University of North Carolina System’s governance.
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, North Carolina’s Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper held a press conference at the Executive Mansion announcing the creation of a new commission tasked with reforming the University of North Carolina System’s governance.
 
On October 31, I listened to five hours of oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in SFFA v. UNC and SFFA v Harvard. Since I doubt many readers had the patience to do that, I’m sharing some of the highlights here.
On October 31, I listened to five hours of oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in SFFA v. UNC and SFFA v Harvard. Since I doubt many readers had the patience to do that, I’m sharing some of the highlights here.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court heard more than 2 1/2 hours of oral argument Monday in a case challenging race-based admissions at UNC-Chapel Hill.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard more than 2 1/2 hours of oral argument Monday in a case challenging race-based admissions at UNC-Chapel Hill.
 
The Civitas Poll of parents found that parents want controversial books reviewed by committees and objectionable books removed from elementary schools
The Civitas Poll of parents found that parents want controversial books reviewed by committees and objectionable books removed from elementary schools
 
With post-election processes -- including required audits -- nearly complete, the NC State Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, November 29, to certify final results of the 2022 general election.
With post-election processes -- including required audits -- nearly complete, the NC State Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, November 29, to certify final results of the 2022 general election.
 
Students from N.C. State University and UNC-Chapel Hill are asking the state Supreme Court to allow their breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward.
Students from N.C. State University and UNC-Chapel Hill are asking the state Supreme Court to allow their breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
 
Recently, Locke intern and experienced bartender Michael Bruce wrote about North Carolina’s policy approach toward alcohol. He asked, “Should North Carolina be more like D.C.?“
Recently, Locke intern and experienced bartender Michael Bruce wrote about North Carolina’s policy approach toward alcohol. He asked, “Should North Carolina be more like D.C.?“
 
Growing claims from both political parties about election fraud appear to fuel litigation before voting day
Growing claims from both political parties about election fraud appear to fuel litigation before voting day
 
The Beaufort County Board of Health has appointed JaNell Octigan to serve as the next Beaufort County Health Director. She will assume her new duties January 1st, 2023, taking over for James Madson who is retiring at the end of December.
The Beaufort County Board of Health has appointed JaNell Octigan to serve as the next Beaufort County Health Director. She will assume her new duties January 1st, 2023, taking over for James Madson who is retiring at the end of December.
 
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