CARY, N.C. -- Catherine Truitt, a former classroom teacher and the Republican nominee for N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction, outlined her approach to re-opening North Carolina’s schools on Tuesday. Truitt currently serves as Chancellor of non-profit Western Governors University North Carolin
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the weekend, the News & Observe r published a story entitled While you were sleeping: North Carolina legislators restrict access to public records . This piece has stirred great controversy and debate over one particular provision which, according to a press relea
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Legislation requiring Governor Roy Cooper to obtain Council of State approval before imposing additional restrictions and prohibitions on North Carolinians passed the General Assembly last week. Senate Bill 105: Clarify Emergency Powers strengthens the Emergency Management
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will partner with Omnicare, a CVS Health company, to make facility-wide testing available to residents and staff in all North Carolina skilled nursing facilities. There are over 400 nursing homes in the state with a
RALEIGH, N.C. – Beginning July 1, the North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale. Each year, the NCFS Nursery Program produces millions of quality seedlings for nearly 50 species of conifers, hardwoods and native understory plants, including eastern
by Emma Schambach, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement. But they weren’t given directions about how to comply until the order had taken effect. Cooper on June 24 ordere
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lt. Governor Dan Forest
RALEIGH, N.C. -- This week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and more than 500 law enforcement agencies will kick off the state’s annual 4th of July anti-drunk driving campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Firecracker’, with increased enforcement patrols. ‘Operation Firecrack
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law on June 26, 2020: Senate Bill 811: Connect NC Park Facilities Operating Reserves Senate Bill 812: Agricultural Sciences Center Funds Senate Bill 814: NC Promise Tuition Plan Funds
300 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lt. Governor Dan Forest released the following statement on June 25: "Today, I notified Governor Cooper that, as a member of the Council of State, I will be suing his administration for violating the Emergency Management Act. The Governor has repeatedly igno
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Recognizing the COVID-19 economic shutdown reduced access to routine and elective dental care, Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, has announced a premium reduction of about 50% for retirees receiving supplemental dental coverage through Pierce Insurance. Policy holders will enjoy nearl
