Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Published: Saturday, June 6th, 2020 @ 12:52 am
By: Carolina Journal
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In-person early voting begins Thursday, June 4, for the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District and the new Republican primary in Columbus County Commissioner District 2.
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 @ 12:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously ordered a new Republican primary election for Columbus County Commissioner District 2.
Published: Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 @ 6:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 6:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina’s poor school districts are getting shortchanged on funding.
Published: Thursday, February 27th, 2020 @ 5:54 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $5.5 million in funding to support economic development
Published: Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 @ 1:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today honored Black History Month by recognizing African American education leaders from across the state for their many accomplishments that have helped move North Carolina forward and left a positive impact on students.
Published: Saturday, February 15th, 2020 @ 2:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Voters in this state will help decide this year whether Donald Trump wins a second term as president.
Published: Monday, February 10th, 2020 @ 12:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review:
Published: Saturday, December 14th, 2019 @ 7:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NCORR helps storm survivors on the road to recovery and prepares the state for a more resilient future
Published: Friday, December 13th, 2019 @ 8:43 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced high-speed internet will expand in in Columbus County thanks to a federal grant announced today a $7.9 million ReConnect Pilot Program grant.
Published: Friday, December 13th, 2019 @ 5:13 am
By: Governor's Office
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When Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina, vaccines spoiled in Lee Ann Amann’s clinic and across the coastline. Without a reliable generator, her clinic shut down and lost tens of thousands of dollars.
Published: Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 @ 10:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Office of Rural Health (ORH) has awarded 23 grants for disaster preparedness to health care providers affected by Hurricane Florence.
Published: Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The N.C. General Assembly gave final approval today to Conner’s Law (House Bill 283) – legislation named in honor of fallen state Trooper Kevin Conner who was murdered last year during a routine traffic stop in Columbus County.
Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 @ 12:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees
Published: Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 @ 11:51 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper will visit affected coastal areas again today and has directed North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to continue efforts with state and local partners, including non-profits, to deliver recovery aid to North Carolinians in need.
Published: Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 @ 8:36 am
By: Governor's Office
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With Hurricane Dorian less than a day away from North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to complete their storm preparations.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Black’s Tire Service, Inc, a tire distributor and service company will create 26 jobs as it expands its operations in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.7 million to expand their current distribution center, located in Whiteville.
Published: Thursday, July 25th, 2019 @ 4:42 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Bladen and Columbus counties as among the Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 8:59 am
By: Governor's Office
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Legislative opponents of certificate of need laws are confident. This may be the year they prevail against the restrictive health-care regulations.
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 @ 6:20 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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It seems the electoral hijinks are never ending this year. In addition to the ongoing ballot fraud saga in Bladen County, we have someone serving as sheriff in neighboring Columbus County even though he has not been officially elected
Published: Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 @ 8:15 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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In addition to choosing representatives, and deciding six statewide constitutional amendments Tuesday, Nov. 6, North Carolina voters approved more than $1.8 billion in local bonds for K-12 and community college projects, parks and open spaces, low-income housing, and street improvements
Published: Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 @ 2:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement on Tuesday extended voting at two polling places in North Carolina after temporary voting disruptions at those sites earlier in the day
Published: Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 @ 3:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The devastation of two hurricanes in two years has very much been in the news in North Carolina
Published: Sunday, November 4th, 2018 @ 1:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Peer pressure has been the reason, or at least the rationalization, for many a youthful indiscretion - not that I would know from personal experience
Published: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 @ 3:49 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper today applauded confirmation of his appointees to the Utilities Commission and announced dozens of new appointees to state boards and commissions
Published: Monday, January 29th, 2018 @ 1:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With Thanksgiving in hindsight, it's that time of year again. Time to renew your health plan, that is
Published: Friday, January 5th, 2018 @ 1:02 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The town of Fair Bluff will receive $1.85 million to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew and improve the town's water supply, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2017 @ 5:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Nonprofits operating in 13 hard-hit North Carolina counties will get $810,000 to help volunteers rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a visit to Robeson and Columbus counties
Published: Thursday, June 29th, 2017 @ 5:22 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Additional staff members have joined the office of Governor Roy Cooper in the areas of public engagement, policy and education
Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2017 @ 12:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina Democrats have spent much of the last week indignantly denouncing an array of Republican actions, attitudes, and options as "outrageous" and "inconceivable."
Published: Monday, November 21st, 2016 @ 12:35 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Enrollment Changes Have Consequences
Published: Friday, November 4th, 2016 @ 3:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that thousands of households in an 18-county area slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Matthew may be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits
Published: Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 @ 12:54 am
By: Russell Allen
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