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N.C. Urged To Prepare For Significant Travel, Other Impacts From Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH – People are urged to prepare for Hurricane Helene as rains associated with Helene have already started impacting western North Carolina, even before the full force of the storm is…
Former Wayne County Deputy Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison
Operation Nets 41 Convictions and Seizures of Drugs and Guns WILMINGTON, N.C. – Michael Kenneth Cox, age 49, was sentenced today to 74 months followed by three years of supervised…
Republican Groups Sue State Elections Board Over UNC Digital IDs As Voter IDs
By Carolina Journal Staff Republican National Committee and North Carolina Republican Party have filed their fourth lawsuit against the State Board of Elections in the last three weeks. The latest suit challenges…
Hinnant Family Vineyards Places In 2024 N.C. Wine Competition
RALEIGH – Three North Carolina wineries took home the state’s most prestigious award for wine, cider and mead production in the recent N.C. Wine Competition. N.C. Wine Cups were awarded…
State Transportation Officials Urge People To Prepare Now For Debby
RALEIGH – As Tropical Storm Debby approaches North Carolina, state transportation officials are urging people to pay attention to the latest weather and prepare now. Debby is forecast to bring…
NCDOT Adopts Traffic Signal Policy For Improving Pedestrian Safety
RALEIGH – As new pedestrian signals are installed or existing ones are upgraded, the N.C. Department of Transportation is programming them with an enhanced safety feature. NCDOT is adding what…
Advance Tickets On Sale Now For 2024 N.C. State Fair
RALEIGH – Now is the time to save money and get a jump on planning your trip to the 2024 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 17-27 in Raleigh. Advance tickets…
Governor Takes Action To Lessen The Burden Of Medical Debt For North Carolinians
RALEIGH- On Monday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals to…
Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Music Office
RALEIGH – A new office to promote and celebrate North Carolina music, musicians and the music industry is being established within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Governor…
Causey Defends State Agreement On Insurance Rate Increase For Dwellings
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said Tuesday that he wants to “clear up any confusion” regarding a recent deal reached with the North Carolina…
Commissioner Negotiates Settlement On Dwelling Rate Request
RALEIGH – Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that the N.C. Department of Insurance has settled its legal dispute with North Carolina insurance companies over a dwelling rate increase. Commissioner…
Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” Kickoff Is Solemn Reminder To Buckle Up
FORT LIBERTY – Wearing a seat belt every time you ride in a vehicle can save your life. That was the message transportation and military officials trumpeted during Friday’s launch of the…
