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Bishop keeps North Carolina District 9 congressional seat

By Elle Johnson | Nov 13, 2020

Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) will retain his seat representing the 9th Congressional District, based on the results from the state.

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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.

Ex-Matthews school teacher, coach sentenced for child pornography

By Elle Johnson | Aug 18, 2020

A former Covenant Day School teacher and coach who received child pornography was sentenced to six years in prison on Aug. 7 after his arrest in 2019.

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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.

Moore County businesses concerned about future; ask lawmakers for economic relief help

By Elle Johnson | Apr 14, 2020

North Carolina legislators and Moore County restaurant and bar owners discussed financial protections for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.