GOP lawmakers hope bigger grants, increased eligibility will attract more families to NC school voucher program
Laura Leslie, WRAL – State lawmakers are looking to expand the Opportunity Scholarships voucher program that provides financial help to parents who want to send their children to private or …
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NC town official’s endorsement of public-private deals lacks a key detail: Who he works for
Dan Kane, News & Observer – In an opinion article written for local media, Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao advocated for public-private partnerships along the lines of those a Louisiana company is …
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Darryl Howard, wrongfully convicted of Durham double murder, pardoned by Gov. Cooper
Will Doran, News & Observer – Darryl Howard spent nearly 25 years in prison for two murders in Durham that he didn’t commit. Now he will be able to get …
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‘Expecting science to lead’: An expert on viruses is NC’s latest Senate candidate
Bryan Murphy, Charlotte Observer – Richard Watkins has spent the last year explaining the coronavirus pandemic — from describing how a virus works to, currently, discussing vaccine efficacy and distribution …
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Jasmine Beach-Ferrara campaign for Madison Cawthorn’s US House seat nets $100K on 1st day
Derek Lacey, Asheville Citizen Times – Buncombe County Commissioner and now congressional candidate Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is off to a quick start in her bid to represent Western North Carolina, raising …
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NC education board wants schools reopened by end of March
Bryan Anderson, AP – Top North Carolina education officials on Thursday called for all of the state’s 115 school districts to make available at least partial in-person instruction …
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Tillis, Smith to reintroduce bipartisan bill supporting health care for veterans exposed to radiation
WAVY – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced Wednesday they are reintroducing their bipartisan bill to secure health care benefits for “Atomic Veterans.” The bill is …
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Bill would name new agricultural sciences building after long-time NC ag commissioner
Travis Fain, WRAL – A new $100 million Agricultural Sciences Center on Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh would bear long-time Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler’s name under legislation that easily …
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Raleigh parks bond recommendations a ‘travesty’ for one part of city, says councilman
Anna Johnson, News & Observer – A list of possible projects for a Raleigh parks bond gives one part of the city “the short end of the stick,” its City …
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