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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.

Rep. Bell frustrated with Gov. Cooper's reopening plan

By Elle Johnson | Jun 3, 2020

Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne), along with several other representatives, is expressing frustration with Gov. Roy Cooper's pace of reopening the state with posts on Facebook and in media outlets.

Rep. Bell says Gov. Cooper's unemployment insurance efforts are inadequate

By Elle Johnson | May 26, 2020

North Carolina Rep. John Bell (R-Greene) is claiming Gov. Roy Cooper has inadequate unemployment insurance response as hundreds of North Carolinians aren't receiving their benefits.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 5 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 | 5 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 dealerships allow test driving amid pandemic but implement safety measures

By Elle Johnson | Apr 19, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the car dealership business during its busiest time of the year, but many operations continue to allow customers to test drive a vehicle before making a purchase.