Today: November 15, 2024
Today: November 15, 2024

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Election|News|US

North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year

North Carolina Republicans have pitched new maps for the state’s congressional districts starting in 2024 that appear to threaten the reelection of at least three current Democratic U.S. House members

North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year
Environment|News|US|World

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods

Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are digging out from devastating weekend storms that killed six people, toppled houses and cut power to tens of thousands

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
Election|US

North Carolina is among GOP states to change its voting rules. The primary will be a test

North Carolina’s Super Tuesday ballot has plenty to draw voters, with primaries for governor and president in a swing state that will be among the most closely watched in November

North Carolina is among GOP states to change its voting rules. The primary will be a test
Business|Sports|US

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering

People in North Carolina now have more chances to gamble as statewide sports wagering has begun

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering
Environment|News|US

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too

The race for the White House isn't the only one with big stakes for climate policy

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
Health|News|US

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

A federal judge has ruled a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently

News

Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse

Hurricane Ernesto was being felt this weekend along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore and crossing Bermuda

Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Opinion|Political|US

RFK Jr. wins effort to leave ballot in North Carolina, but stays on in Michigan

The highest courts in two states have ruled differently on efforts by Robert F

RFK Jr. wins effort to leave ballot in North Carolina, but stays on in Michigan
News|US

Robinson won't appear at Trump's North Carolina rally after report on online posts, AP sources say

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will not appear at former President Donald Trump’s rally in the eastern part of his state after a CNN report about his alleged posts on a pornography website’s message board

Robinson won't appear at Trump's North Carolina rally after report on online posts, AP sources say
Environment|US|World

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Officials say federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including abandoning door-to-door visits, after receiving threats

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats
Election|US

Embattled Republican candidate fights on in North Carolina governor's race

North Carolina had been projected as the state with the most closely watched race for governor this fall

Embattled Republican candidate fights on in North Carolina governor's race
Election|Opinion

A knock at the door, a chat with a neighbor, a text: Campaigns make final swing-state push

At this stage of the election, it's time to get out the vote

A knock at the door, a chat with a neighbor, a text: Campaigns make final swing-state push
Election|US

2 US House members seek to become North Carolina's attorney general

The two men seeking to become North Carolina's next attorney general are both outgoing members of Congress who have represented the Charlotte area on Capitol Hill and previously in the state legislature

2 US House members seek to become North Carolina's attorney general
Election|News|US

North Carolina amends same-day voter registration rules in an effort to appease judge's concerns

North Carolina election officials are trying to fine-tune how they verify the addresses of voters who register and cast their ballots on the same day

Asia|Business|Health|Technology

On eve of Japanese prime minister's visit to North Carolina, Fujifilm announces more jobs there

A subsidiary of Japanese-based Fujifilm Corp. plans to expand further a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in the state, even as the initial phase is yet complete

Election|News|US

Voters who want Cornel West on presidential ballot sue North Carolina election board

Three registered voters in North Carolina are suing the State Board of Elections, alleging that it violated their constitutional rights

News|US

North Carolina review say nonprofit led by lieutenant governor's wife 'seriously deficient'

A state review of a nonprofit operated by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson says the nonprofit was “seriously deficient” in recent operations

News|US

North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

North Carolina state regulators now say a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must repay $132,000 for what they call disallowed expenses while carrying out a federally funded child care meal program

Crime|News|US

Ex-North Carolina sheriff's convictions over falsifying training records overturned

A North Carolina appeals court has overturned a former county sheriff’s fraud and obstruction convictions from late 2022

Crime|News|US

North Carolina's highest court hears challenge to law allowing more time for child sex abuse suits

North Carolina's highest court is weighing whether a state law that gave adults who were victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages is constitutional or not

Americas|US|World

North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites

North Carolina state legislators have approved over $600 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief

North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites
Economy|Environment|Health|US|World

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
Americas|Election|US

North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout

The number of people casting ballots on the first day of early in-person voting in presidential battleground North Carolina exceeded the first-day total four years ago — even as Hurricane Helene recovery continued in the mountains

North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout
Crime|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Ex-porn shop worker wants defamation claim lodged by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed

A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of defamation has asked a court to throw out the lawsuit claim against him

Crime|US

North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has sued CNN over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website’s message board

North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

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