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NCDOT Future Plans Need Some Smoothing Over
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal North Carolina has a growing problem, both figuratively and literally. Being ranked as the #1 state for business two years in a row is definitely a good…
Opinion: North Carolina Has No Need For This CON Game
By Mitch Kokai Public radio listeners in the Triangle recently learned about a significant competition in the health care arena. This advocate of free markets usually welcomes competition. In this…
Campaign Against Impaired Driving To Include More Law Enforcement Patrols
Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” campaign runs from Aug. 28 through Sept. 10 RALEIGH – State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the next…
Split State Appeals Court Backs Cooper’s Request In Sweepstakes Dispute
By Carolina Journal A split state Court of Appeals panel has agreed to block a Forsyth County trial court order that favored local video sweepstakes operators. Gov. Roy Cooper and…
Charlotte School System Sues Social Media Companies Over Mental Health ‘Crisis’
By Carolina Journal The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board is suing owners of major social media platforms for contributing to a “mental health crisis” among American children. Close to 200 school districts…
Cooper Vetoes Elections And Appointments Bills, Accuses Republicans Of Racism
By Alex Baltzegar Carolina Journal If you are black or brown, Republicans really don’t want you to vote,” Cooper said. Berger’s press office said Cooper is “embarrassing himself and his…
Former CEO Jesse Thomas Discusses Entering GOP Primary For NC Governor
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal “I bill myself as a citizen public servant,” Jesse Thomas told Carolina Journal in a recent telephone interview. The recently retired CEO of the Medicaid Segment of…
Opinion: Stein’s Opposition Spells Bad News For ACLU Anti-Riot Lawsuit
By Mitch Kokai North Carolina’s attorney general, Democrat Josh Stein, is no fan of the state’s Republican legislative leaders. As he ramps up his campaign for governor in 2024, Stein…
Defendants In 2016 Election Defamation Case Argue In Favor Of ‘Absolute Privilege’
By Carolina Journal Staff A Washington, D.C.-based law firm and the Pat McCrory Committee Legal Defense Fund renew their arguments against a defamation suit stemming from the 2016 election. Four…
State Library Of North Carolina Offers Free Accredited High School Diploma
RALEIGH – The State Library of North Carolina is offering opportunity youth living in Halifax, Hertford, Northampton and Wayne counties scholarships to earn a high school diploma through Gale Presents:…
Rep. Nickel Travels To Israel On Congressional Delegation Trip
U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) traveled to Israel with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Leader Emeritus Steny Hoyer, and a congressional delegation of House Democrats. Over the course of a…
Sampson County Man Plays Cash 5 For First Time, Wins $331,792
SAMPSON COUNTY – Clinton resident Michael Eaves decided to try his luck playing Cash 5 on Wednesday, a decision that led to a $331,792 jackpot win. “It was my first…
