Reserve Fund Spotlight: World University Games Reserve
This year, the Carolina Journal has been reporting on the use of “reserve funds” in the state budget: billions of taxpayer dollars that are appropriated, yet not included, in the general fund’s...
View ArticleOver 90% of early voting sites in WNC will be operational Thursday, officials...
Over 90% of early voting sites in western North Carolina are scheduled to open as originally planned starting Thursday, the State Board of Elections has announced. The 25 western North Carolina...
View ArticleElections board moves GOP ballot envelope suit to federal court
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has moved a lawsuit from Republican groups challenging state election rules out of state court and into a federal court. The GOP suit targets the elections...
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Millions fuel NC-01 clash as Republicans and Democrats fight for US House...
North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District is one of 15 toss-up districts across America that could determine control of the next US House of Representatives. While the current House of...
View ArticleNo se espera que Helene afecte significativamente el suministro de árboles de...
La Asociación de Árboles de Navidad de Carolina del Norte no espera que las consecuencias del huracán Helene afecten significativamente el suministro de árboles de Navidad de Fraser Fir de Carolina del...
View ArticleMás del 90% de los sitios de votación anticipada en el oeste de Carolina del...
La Junta Estatal de Elecciones ha anunciado que más del 90% de los sitios de votación anticipada en el oeste de Carolina del Norte abrirán como se había planeado originalmente a partir del jueves. Los...
View ArticleReport: North Carolina voters closely resemble their electorate
According to a recent report by personal finance website WalletHub, North Carolina is the 10th best-represented state on Election Day. The report identified which states’ voting populations most...
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The best new foods coming to NC’s state fair
The North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday, Oct 17 at noon, with 72 new foods offered this year. Media members had a chance for a sneak peek, or taste, and cast votes for their favorite new foods in...
View Article$10 million contract aims to complete I-40 westbound repairs by early January
More than 600 roads have reopened in western North Carolina since Tropical Storm Helene flooded small mountain towns, but hundreds more remain closed including Interstate 40 near Tennessee. The North...
View ArticleInforme: Los votantes de Carolina del Norte se parecen mucho a su electorado
Según un informe reciente del sitio web de finanzas personales WalletHub, Carolina del Norte es el décimo estado mejor representado el día de las elecciones. El informe identificó qué poblaciones de...
View ArticleAppellate judge invites top NC court to clarify legal issue of marijuana,...
A North Carolina Appeals Court judge is asking the state’s highest court to clarify an issue that has cropped up multiple times in recent appellate cases. Defendants are challenging law enforcement...
View ArticleBallot selfie legal battle likely to extend at least to December
A Libertarian voter’s legal fight against North Carolina’s ban on ballot selfies is likely to extend at least through mid-December. In the meantime, Susan Hogarth is unlikely to face a legal penalty if...
View ArticleMark Robinson files lawsuit against CNN for defamation
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robison and his attorney Jesse Binnall announced a formal lawsuit against CNN on Tuesday morning in Raleigh. CNN published a story last month that accused Robinson of making...
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Study: Flipped party order on ballots misleads NC voters
Authors of a new study on ballot design conclude that variable ballot orders and party labeling patterns mislead a substantial portion of North Carolina voters. Researchers at Duke University’s Fuqua...
View ArticleAsheville’s water struggles after Helene prompt some to recall 2016 court ruling
As Asheville continues to grapple with Helene-related damage to its water system, some political observers recall that the General Assembly tried to take water system issues out of the city’s hands a...
View ArticleCooper: “Dangerous misinformation” regarding Helene recovery is still an issue
At Tuesday’s briefing on recovery efforts in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper reported that 92 people remain unaccounted after the storm, with 95 confirmed fatalities. He...
View ArticleContrato de 10 millones de dólares tiene como objetivo completar las...
Más de 600 carreteras han reabierto en el oeste de Carolina del Norte desde que la tormenta tropical Helene inundó pequeños pueblos de montaña, pero cientos más permanecen cerradas, incluida la...
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Early voting begins on Thursday – Here’s where NC voters can cast their ballots
Voting sites across North Carolina will open their doors to voters on Thursday as early voting kicks off across the state, offering 17 days ahead of Election Day to cast ballots in the 2024 general...
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Report: NC No. 11 in online sports betting tax rates
Online sports betting in North Carolina, now legal, is taxed at 18%, putting it at No.11 of 27 comparable states. According to a September report from the Tax Foundation, out of 27 states with...
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Hit to WNC tourism from Helene significant, long-lasting
Autumn is usually the peak season for tourism in most of western North Carolina. Many enjoy “leaf peeping,” taking in the beautiful fall foliage along the mountains. However, the tourism industry in...
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