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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.

Lenoir County Schools welcomed back with sweet treat

By Elle Johnson | Sep 1, 2020

After the last quarterly breakfast for this series, legislators visited Lenoir County Public Schools to welcome back faculty and staff with a treat.

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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.

Rep. Humphrey announces $75 million for Golden LEAF Bridge Loan Program

By Elle Johnson | May 13, 2020

The North Carolina House of Representative's COVID-19 committee approved $75 million that will go toward the Golden LEAF Bridge Loan Program, Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) posted to his Facebook page in late April.

Crime rate decreases in Kinston

By Elle Johnson | May 2, 2020

Kinston started the year with two homicides and two attacks, but with the stay-at-home order in place, the crime rate has decreased.

North Carolina House majority leader thanks National Guard for helping state with COVID-19 response

By Elle Johnson | Apr 16, 2020

A North Carolina representative applauded the North Carolina National Guard for providing force packages to aid in the statewide response to COVID-19.