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Former Federal Prison Lieutenant Convicted Of Violating Inmate’s Civil Rights
RALEIGH – Daniel Mitchell, a former lieutenant at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), pleaded guilty last week to one charge of conspiring to violate civil rights. According to court…
Postal Employee Sentenced To Four Years In Prison
RALEIGH – Zerion Marcos Franklin was sentenced to 48 months’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release after stealing over $750,000 in treasury checks. Franklin was also ordered to pay…
Santa’s Magical Reindeer Granted Permission To Enter North Carolina
RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin has granted entry into North Carolina to Santa Claus and his magical reindeer. This ensures that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen,…
Robinson Seeks To Have CNN Defamation Lawsuit Moved Back To NC Court
By Carolina Journal Staff Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s lawyers filed paperwork this week to move his defamation lawsuit against CNN and a former porn store clerk from federal court to…
Congressman Wiley Nickel Gives Final Farewell Address To Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) gave his final speech on the House Floor in a farewell address to Congress and his constituents in North Carolina. “I’m…
$575,000 Awarded To Eastern NC Nonprofit Programs By NCCF
CommWell Health Awarded $50,000 For Preventive Pediatric Services In Johnston & Sampson Counties The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $575,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole…
House Overrides Cooper Veto, Reallocates Elections Powers
By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal The North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382 on Monday in a 72-46 vote, officially making the legislation law in…
FEMA Under Scrutiny As Hundreds Of Families Remain On Waiting List For Housing
By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal Fewer than 50 families in western North Carolina have received temporary housing from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) despite freezing temperatures in the state’s…
Lara Trump Leads Tillis In Senate Race Poll, But Cooper Would Have A Slight Edge
By Carolina Journal Staff A new poll by Victory Insights reveals shifting dynamics for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina. The survey, conducted from November 26–29 among 800…
Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians To Prepare For Winter Weather
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 1-7 RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare ahead of the winter season that could bring potentially dangerous…
Report: Charitable Giving Down Significantly In NC This Past Year
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Charitable giving in North Carolina took a nosedive during the past year according to the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office. The newly released 2023-2024…
Roger “Chip” Hawley Sworn In As New SBI Director
RALEIGH – Roger “Chip” Hawley was sworn in on Wednesday, November 20 as the new Director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), bringing more than 40 years…
