The State Board of Elections invites the public to comment on the proposed certification of a new voting system from Election Systems & Software (ES&S).
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 @ 12:56 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Speaking from the White House, President Biden announced his administration's bold plan to require all wildfires be electric by 2025.
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 @ 12:37 am
By: Babylon Bee
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Two distinct but almost textually identical bills banning ESG investment criteria have passed their respective legislative bodies, signaling the strong possibility that either bill becomes law.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 7:43 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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If you think Los Angeles is bad now, just wait.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 8:06 am
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would make it easier for military and foreign doctors to practice in this state.
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 10:16 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 12:44 am
By: Governor's Office
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An Act to Address the Use of Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria by State Agencies and State Pension Plan Fiduciaries
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 1:21 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The U.S. Supreme Court has set June 15 as the date to review two cases with N.C. ties. One involves a dispute over state sales tax assessments. The other covers procedures for prosecuting drunk-driving cases.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 7:43 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Expresses Appreciation for the General Assembly's Leadership on the Issue
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 12:38 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed two bills into law:
Published: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 @ 10:57 am
By: Governor's Office
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William “Bill” Cook, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aurora Fossil Museum, which is hosting the 2023 North Carolina Fossil Festival scheduled for this Memorial Day Weekend has announced that the Festival is being postponed until June 24-25
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 7:12 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed on Sunday when a tanker truck carrying a petroleum-based product caught fire beneath an overpass, according to officials.
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 5:15 am
By: Daily Wire
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 1:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper will neither sign nor veto a bill to give teens quicker access to a driver’s license. Senate Bill 157 will become law without Cooper’s signature.
Published: Saturday, June 10th, 2023 @ 4:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, came out in 1981. Back then, Harrison Ford was 38.
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 @ 11:49 pm
By: Daily Wire
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On Monday, The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 579, “Prevent Harm to Children,” which increases penalties for presenting obscene materials to minors.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 6:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 9:53 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Singer-songwriter Jewel struck a sour note with some people while delighting others with her performance of the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 8:31 pm
By: Daily Wire
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 8:55 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper declined to sign one bill into law:
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 5:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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This morning’s update from the National Weather Service included a Coastal Flood Advisory for Beaufort County, as well as minor changes to the timing of this weekend’s impacts.
Published: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 @ 7:46 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed H574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act which would prevent biological female athletes from being forced to compete against biological male transgender athletes in school sports designated for females.
Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 @ 11:54 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Senate passed a bill unanimously on Monday, May 1.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 7:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Hrabowski named keynote speaker for commencement ceremony
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 7:07 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Our office continues to monitoring the potential for severe weather later this afternoon. This morning’s update from the National Weather Service includes an increasing threat of high winds as well as a more precise timeline. Those changes have been underlined below.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 8:23 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following recipients of the BCCC Foundation General Scholarship.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 12:16 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Our office is currently monitoring the potential for severe weather to move through our area tomorrow. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 @ 8:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Published: Monday, May 8th, 2023 @ 1:01 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The Hope Regala is this weekend at beautiful River Dunes in Oriental! We are looking forward to celebrating you, your generosity, and the lifesaving work being done at Hope Clinic.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 10:13 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Day sheds light on the rate of violent crimes against Indigenous women across the state
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 1:27 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) this week introduced H.R. 2551 to designate US Highway 74, from I-26 in Columbus, N.C. to I-85 in Kings Mountain, N.C., as a future interstate. Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Published: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 @ 7:49 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A bill passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee on March 28 would require public schools to offer character education in all grade levels in public schools. The intent of the program is to reduce bullying and harassment behavior.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 8:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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