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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Moorseville's top officials pledge greater police standards in wake of George Floyd's death

By Elle Johnson | Jun 13, 2020

Mooresville Police Chief Ron Capurciani pledged to keep officers accountable to high standards, the local Patch website reported on June 2.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

North Carolina dairy farms struggle with COVID-19 impacts

By Elle Johnson | Apr 29, 2020

North Carolina's dairy farmers are being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic similar to dairy farmers nationwide, but in Iredell County, not a single farmer is producing milk.

North Carolina Republican Party names new political director with governmental experiences

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

North Carolina Republican Party's named Philip Thomas as its new political director, State Party Chairman Michael Whatley said in a statement in March.

Essential activities and businesses allowed under Cooper's stay-at-home order

By Elle Johnson | Apr 6, 2020

With North Carolina under a stay-at-home order and many businesses closed, here is some help to understand what is and is not open.

Iredell-Statesville schools are focusing on three areas after governor closes schools

By Elle Johnson | Mar 19, 2020

Gov. Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina public schools to close for at least a two week period due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).