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
by Lindsay Marchello, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH, N.C. -- The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a rule banning religious private schools from participating in scholarship programs. The decision, released Tuesday, June 30, in Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue
by Julie Havlak, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH, N.C. — State Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding Gov. Roy Cooper waive executive orders that ban citizen-owned utilities from charging customers for services. Folwell plans to put the issue to a vote at the next Council of S
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
by John Hood With hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians out of work and millions fearful about their futures, state and local policymakers are about to encounter a parade of companies, industries, and special-interest groups asking for targeted tax breaks and other handouts. They
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- The latest ECU poll, conducted June 22-25, shows a virtual tie in the race for president in North Carolina, with former Vice President Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump among registered voters by one percentage point (45% to 44%). The state’s contest for United States Sena
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
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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. – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has extended several existing emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The directives continue to allow increased use of technology and seek to limit foot traffic in courthouses. “The extension of these emergency directives are absolutely
