Foxx introduces bill that would require more oversight to NGOs
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, R-NC-05, has introduced legislation that would require all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that apply for a federal grant to certify, as part of their application,...
View ArticleVoter ID trial ends, ruling at least weeks away
A federal trial ended Thursday in the lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s photo voter identification law. A court filing suggests a ruling from US District Judge Loretta Biggs is at least weeks away....
View ArticleLawmakers pass legislation to protect against modern ‘sextortion’ crimes
The North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation on Wednesday that protects an individual against sexual exploitation. This legislation is needed as we live in a hyper-sexualized society where AI...
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NC’s new statue in US Capitol honors Rev. Billy Graham
The late Reverend William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr. was honored at the US Capitol on Thursday with a new statue that honors his lasting legacy of serving Christ and providing a message of hope to...
View ArticleAppeals Court grants NCSU request to block judge’s ruling in Poe Hall dispute
A unanimous three-judge state Appeals Court panel has granted North Carolina State University’s request to block a lower court ruling in a legal dispute involving the Poe Hall shutdown. The order...
View ArticleFolwell proposes monthly match for state employees in state’s 401k plan
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell has submitted a framework for draft legislation that introduces a monthly $25 employer match for nearly 350,000 active members in the Teachers’ and State...
View ArticleLos legisladores aprueben una legislación para proteger contra los delitos...
La Asamblea General de Carolina del Norte aprobó el miércoles una legislación que protege a un individuo contra la explotación sexual. Esta legislación es necesaria ya que vivimos en una sociedad...
View ArticleAudit finds people living in Fremont town hall
The former mayor and former town administrator for the Town of Fremont, Wayne County, are accused of allegedly allowing two people and their pets to live in the town hall for six months. That is just...
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Pornographic books found in NC schools spark calls for legislative action
Books found in school libraries showing and describing sexually explicit content have sparked calls for the General Assembly to further regulate obscene books accessible to children in schools across...
View ArticleProposed rule would devastate NC coastal economy and businesses
The Biden Administration is considering implementing a rule proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) that trade groups worry could have a devastating impact on the economy of...
View ArticleAppeals Court upholds vacation property owner’s legal win over Currituck County
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the owner of a 15-thousand-square-foot coastal Currituck County vacation property in her long-running legal battle with neighbors and county...
View ArticleFolwell propone contrapartida mensual para los empleados estatales en el plan...
El Tesorero del Estado de Carolina del Norte, Dale Folwell, ha presentado un marco para un proyecto de ley que introduce una contrapartida mensual de $25 por parte del empleador para casi 350,000...
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Libros pornográficos encontrados en escuelas de Carolina del Norte provocan...
Los libros encontrados en bibliotecas escolares que muestran y describen contenido sexual explícito han provocado llamados para que la Asamblea General regule aún más los libros obscenos accesibles a...
View ArticleLegal experts weigh in on unintended outcomes of public mask ban
Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly are quickly pushing legislation forward to crack down on criminals who wear masks in public. While they claim that the legislation wouldn’t...
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Wilmington initiative doubles EBT benefits for residents
Grocery dollars just don’t stretch like they used to. However, for low-income families at the Wilmington Farmers Market, their dollar goes just a bit further. Every Saturday, residents from across...
View ArticleNC fishing charters could lose 30% of business under Biden admin whale rule
The North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), would restrict vessels greater than or equal to 35 feet (10.7...
View ArticleFlorida State asks top NC court to step into ACC dispute
Florida State University is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to enter the “$700 million” legal dispute between FSU and the Atlantic Coast Conference. The money is tied to penalties the...
View ArticleDemocrats file legislation to put abortion access in the state constitution
Sen. Rachel Hunt, D-Mecklenburg, has filed a bill that, if passed into law, would codify abortion access in the North Carolina Constitution. Hunt is the Democratic nominee in the 2024 North Carolina...
View ArticleMedia coalition backs lawsuit over Pinehurst business conducted via email
Major North Carolina media outlets support a lawsuit accusing Pinehurst officials of skirting open-meetings requirements by conducting public business through email. A media coalition filed paperwork...
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La iniciativa de Wilmington duplica los beneficios de EBT para los residentes
Los dólares para comestibles ya no alcanzan como antes. Sin embargo, para las familias de bajos ingresos en el Wilmington Farmers Market, su dinero vale un poco más. Todos los sábados, residentes de...
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