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At anti-abortion rally, NC Lt. Gov. Robinson says his faith will influence his policy

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Aaron Sánchez-Guerra, Raleigh News & Observer – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, born the ninth of 10 children, said he grew up poor and witnessed alcoholism in his family. During an …
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Court update: Devon Scott indicted on sex offense charge

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Jonathan Haynes, Wilmington StarNews – Devon Scott, a former Wilmington mayoral candidate, has been indicted by a grand jury for the charge of second-degree sex offense.

Despite opposition, Charlotte moves ahead with massive transit plan

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Alison Kuznitz, Charlotte Observer – Charlotte leaders face a bumpy road as they seek support for a “transformational” transit and mobility plan, partially paid for with a one-cent sales tax …
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Bar owners, forced to close, see liquor licenses cancelled by state ABC

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Travis Fain, WRAL — Bar owners around the state were surprised to find their liquor licenses canceled this month, thinking extensions passed by the General Assembly last year gave them …
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Tarboro mayor asks attorney general to investigate Suddenlink Communications

4 years ago  •  Business, ENC

Indira Eskeiva, WRAL — Tarboro joins Rocky Mount, New Bern and Washington in voicing complaints against Internet and cable provider Suddenlink Communications. Mayor Joe Pitt sent a formal letter to …
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NC partners with Charlotte organizations to distribute 1M vaccinations by July 4

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

WSOC – Novant Health and other state providers have started vaccinating people aged 65 and older. Novant announced six mass-vaccination sites across North Carolina and the goal of delivering close …
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Door open on major state infrastructure bond

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Travis Fain, WRAL – Gov Roy Cooper re-upped his call for a major state borrowing package for school construction and other infrastructure Thursday, parts of which may find a warmer …
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Cooper raised $41 million; outspent GOP candidates still won

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Gary D. Robertson, AP – Democratic candidates dominated fundraising in last fall’s elections for the top statewide positions in North Carolina government, according to campaign finance reports filed this week. …
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NC Chamber CEO says confidence in vaccine rollout “could not be lower”

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

David Mildenberg, Business North Carolina – NC Chamber CEO Gary Salamido issued a rare commentary Thursday criticizing the state of North Carolina’s vaccination distribution effort, which is lagging most peers.

Judge dumps convicted billionaire Lindberg’s ‘implausible’ case against NCDOI commissioner

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Lauren Ohnesorge, Triangle Business Journal – Convicted billionaire Greg Lindberg’s lawsuit against North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fallen flat.