EC North Carolina News

Freeman Hardison Jr., fills late Wayne County Commissioner Gurley's seat

By Charmaine Little | Jul 29, 2020

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners recently voted Freeman Hardison, Jr., to fill a vacant commissioner's seat.

Humphrey, GOP, use court ruling to attack North Carolina governor's reopening plan

By Charmaine Little | Jul 24, 2020

Republican lawmakers are criticizing the governor after a judge ruled that bowling alleys can reopen despite an executive order requiring those businesses to remain closed at this time during the CO​​​​​VID-19 pandemic.

North Carolina navigates through high unemployment rates as residents wait for benefits

By Charmaine Little | Jun 11, 2020

As the unemployment rate climbs, North Carolina locals aren’t thrilled about how long it continues to take to financial benefits.

Mark Edwards Bridge replacement takes high priority

By Charmaine Little | Feb 9, 2020

A Wayne County bridge project has moved into the fast lane, according to a recent release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT).