by Donnie Harrison Some fifty-five years ago I took a solemn oath, which in part, stated that I would “be alert and vigilant to enforce the criminal laws of this State.” Now, decades later, North Carolina law enforcement officers take the same oath, an oath, which in effect, obligates us to
RALEIGH, N.C. – Hundreds of face masks bearing counterfeit trademark logos were among the items seized by the North Carolina Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force over the past three weeks. Enforcement actions led by NC Secretary of State Trademark Enforcement Agents uncovered knock-off face masks
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,462 reported. It is the highest one-day increase to date. Hospitalizations are also at a record high with 1,093 people c
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An amendment offered by Congressman David Price that his office says will "prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using federal funding to implement the so-called
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft discharge permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works site to remove PFAS contamination. Chemours is required under the terms of paragraph 12(e) of the Consent Order to redu
RALEIGH, N.C. – A new Carolina Panthers scratch-off ticket offers lucky winners a $200,000 prize instantly or unique VIP NFL experiences in drawings. Want to be part of the Inner Circle during the 2021 NFL Draft? How would you like to win season tickets for the 2021 season and membership to th
by John Trump The N.C. General Assembly was correct in voting — unanimously — to extend a deadline for businesses to renew state alcohol permits. The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, in response to the governor’s lockdown orders, set a grace period for bars, restaurants, and
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. https://youtu.be/t5kfiGSvnHk Traffic Increasing Again Across the State Even though the ‘Safer at Home’ order continues in North Carolina, more drivers across the state are
RALEIGH, N.C. -- On Thursday Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice , co-chaired by Justice Anita Earls and Attorney General Josh Stein. The Task Force will meet at 10:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2020. The meeting can viewed vi
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A state initiative is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional help to support COVID-19 response efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many North Carolina students to lose summer jobs and inter