Supreme Court Refuses To Block N.C. Absentee Ballot Deadline Extension
By Mitch Kokai
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Elections officials in North Carolina will count absentee ballots mailed in by Nov. 12, nine days after Election Day....
Campaigns Are Priming, Not Persuading
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — Campaigns for president, U.S. Senate and House, governor, and hundreds of other political races have spent staggering sums to market...
Governor Signs Executive Order Preventing Evictions, Helping Renters Stay In Their Homes
Executive Order No. 171 clarifies the CDC’s eviction moratorium to prevent unwarranted evictions and help struggling communities
RALEIGH - Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order...
Enjoy Fireworks In Smithfield On Veteran’s Day
There was no July 4th fireworks display in the Town of Smithfield this year due to COVID-19, but there will be a fireworks display...
As Election Day Looms, Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers
By Kari Travis
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina is breaking voting records already, experts say, with a stunning early turnout far exceeding 2016’s voter record.
The...
JWL Of Smithfield Hosts Local Diaper Drive
Due to COVID-19, the Junior Women's League of Smithfield has announced the 5th Annual Touch-A-Truck event will not be held this year. Instead, the...
N.C. Lawmakers Intervene In Education Lawsuit To Protect School Choice During Pandemic
RALEIGH - Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly intervened in ongoing litigation on Monday to protect education access for working-class families during the...
My Kid’s Club Awarded Remote Learning Site $100,000 Grant
Supporting Families During COVID-19
SELMA – My Kid’s Club has been awarded a $100,000 grant to provide temporary remote learning support for working families in...
What Will We Actually Know About Ballot Results On Election Day?
By Kari Travis
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Given voting challenges amid COVID-19, what can you actually expect to know about ballot results at the close of...
Cooper Seeks Localities’ Help To Enforce COVID Regulations
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is setting the stage to have even stronger powers if he chooses to impose new COVID-19...
