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Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
Published: Thursday, August 28th, 2025 @ 7:26 am
By: Governor's Office
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On Tuesday, following seven votes on other bills, the North Carolina House introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas for the terrorist attacks and vowing to support Israel.
Published: Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 11:58 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode five bills that had been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. Since the legislature held its first override vote in March, there have been a total of 19 veto overrides this year.
Published: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 @ 2:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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I recently attended a forum discussing the future of elections in North Carolina. During a break, someone commented on my rants about legislative shenanigans, asking my assessment of the current General Assembly. I rambled a bit, but do remember mentioning the terms “historic,” and “power grab.”
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 9:15 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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This Week in Raleigh
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2023 @ 11:10 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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This week, North Carolina House legislators concurred with Senate changes to a bill legalizing sports gambling in the state, advancing the legislation to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk. Cooper has indicated he will sign it into law.
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 @ 12:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee held a discussion Wednesday on a bill that would help those affected by medical debt, and members are hoping that the second time is the charm.
Published: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 @ 7:48 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Ron DeSantis Pushes ‘Toughest’ Illegal Immigration Crackdown In Country With New Legislative PackageThe Republican-controlled Florida Legislature is in the process of considering an aggressive set of legislative proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis to combat the illegal immigration crisis that has exploded during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 @ 1:08 am
By: Daily Wire
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Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, today announced his intended committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative biennium.
Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 @ 10:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in the quarterback-rich 2018 NFL draft, has been cut by the Carolina Panthers.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 10:35 am
By: Daily Wire
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A rescue party going through the wreckage formerly known as the "First Baptist Baton Rouge Nursery" found an ominous note scrawled out, warning that "they are coming."
Published: Monday, September 5th, 2022 @ 11:49 am
By: Babylon Bee
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In District 6, Republican incumbent Tariq Bokhari narrowly won the race for city council.
Published: Monday, August 1st, 2022 @ 9:23 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Local woman Catherine Mayfield displayed her Christlike love for all parking spaces by driving past the other 99 perfectly good spots in search of the one closer to the front that is most likely already taken.
Published: Friday, July 29th, 2022 @ 9:44 am
By: Babylon Bee
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In a vote Monday evening, the N.C. Senate gave final approval to legalize use of medical marijuana in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 @ 12:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky was one of the many buildings destroyed after tornadoes and severe weather swept across the Midwest Friday night.
Published: Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 @ 6:49 pm
By: Daily Wire
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A team of elite 7th-grade scientists in Mrs. Alderson's third-period science class issued a schoolwide mandate at Mayfield Jr. High to social distance from parents to stop the deadly spread of what they are calling "Lame."
Published: Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 @ 11:49 am
By: Babylon Bee
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More than 90 people who were working at a Mayfield, Kentucky, candle factory when it collapsed due to Friday night’s tornado have been accounted for.
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 6:19 pm
By: Daily Wire
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People in Kentucky are still suffering following the devastating storms and tornadoes that ripped across the state on Friday night.
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 3:59 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Several employees who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky, candle factor that was destroyed by Friday night’s tornadoes said they were told they would be fired if they left their shifts early.
Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 @ 4:11 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Yuri Lopez was orphaned at the age of two and spent her childhood shifting between 14 orphanages in Honduras. But her life was transformed one Christmas when she received a shoebox filled with gifts from the North Carolina-based international Christian ministry Samaritan’s Purse.
Published: Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 @ 9:59 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Several workers who were injured when a Mayfield, Kentucky, candle factory collapsed due to a tornado are suing their employer, claiming they were told they’d be fired if they left the factory before the tornado hit – a claim their employer denies.
Published: Friday, December 17th, 2021 @ 4:23 am
By: Daily Wire
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An Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, collapsed late on Friday night after being hit by severe storms, including tornadoes, that rocked the region.
Published: Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 @ 11:40 am
By: Daily Wire
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Dozens of people have died after a series of tornadoes ripped through Midwest and southern states last night, with Kentucky being the hardest hit.
Published: Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 @ 11:16 am
By: Daily Wire
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Asheville NC learns the hard way
Published: Friday, June 4th, 2021 @ 9:15 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Carolina Journal is taking a brief look at each new member of the General Assembly — 10 in the Senate and 11 in the House.
Published: Sunday, February 14th, 2021 @ 8:56 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Democrats Start with Strong Chance to Make Further Gains, GOP Likely, to retain Majority
Published: Saturday, January 11th, 2020 @ 2:18 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Published: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 @ 10:35 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 40 new appointments to various North Carolina boards and commissions
Published: Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 @ 11:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The Rev. Judson Townes Mayfield, Jr., age 83, a resident of Portsmouth, VA died Sunday, July 20, 2014.
Published: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 @ 9:21 am
By: Announcements
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A wave of similar reactions rippled through the city last week as news of the proposal spread. Within days a neighborhood-driven opposition movement was growing, fed in part by the secretive nature of port and company officials in their first steps at outreach.
Published: Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 @ 2:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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