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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.

New grant program to provide up to $250,000 to North Carolina businesses, nonprofits

By Elle Johnson | Aug 24, 2020

A new state program will provide up to $250,000 to eligible nonprofits and businesses that were impacted by COVID-19.

Charlotte-area experiences 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 9

By Elle Johnson | Aug 16, 2020

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near Sparta by Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich on the morning of Aug. 9 that was also felt in several states.

Charlotte Area Transit Center awarded $3.7 million for electric buses

By Elle Johnson | Jul 16, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $3.7 million grant to the Charlotte Area Transit Center from its Low or No Emission Grant Program, Charlotte officials said in a Facebook post on July 2.

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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.

Local communities step up to provide face masks to those in need

By Elle Johnson | Apr 29, 2020

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked individuals to wear personal protective face masks out in public, masks have been harder to find and higher in demand, but individuals have begun making their own face masks to make up for the lack in stores.

A shift to working, learning from home has many experiencing slower data speeds because of demand

By Elle Johnson | Apr 11, 2020

North Carolina's stay-at-home order has caused internet speeds to slow down because of more residents being at home, according to reports.