RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 2020 as International Underground Railroad Month in North Carolina. Read the proclamation here . Often called the nation’s first Civil Rights movement, the Underground Railroad included many prominent abolitionist
by John Trump, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop is eerily quiet. Dusty. Empty. It’s as though the music hall is still under construction, or in some stage of renovation. A cordless drill and some sound equipm
by John Hood Throughout his gubernatorial term, Roy Cooper has sought vastly to expand the power of his office at the expense of other statewide-elected executives, the legislative branch, local governments, and private households and businesses. Although a court did strike down on F
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity. But Cooper’s reopening plan will bring little relief to gyms and bo
What: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting When: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Where: Online – see access information below Contact : Matthew Jenkins, 919-733-5027 Agenda : 9 a.m. &am
As of 12:20 p.m. on September 1: NC Cases 169,424 NC Deaths 2,741 NC Tests Completed 2,295,698 NC Currently Hospitalized 946 More data are available online at covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard . Daily Updates: In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, G
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference. The proposal — which they plan to pass this week during a two-day session — sets the stage for a showdown wit
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Last week the U.S. Small Business Administration granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for homeowners and small businesses that suffered damage from a 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Sparta in Alleghany County on Aug. 9. “This SBA approval will pr
by Julie Havlak , Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — For the first time in state history, the governor is introducing a budget proposal in August. The fiscal year is already under way, but North Carolina’s budget is almost two years old. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, wants t
by Kari Travis, Carolina Journal News Service Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned. If that happens, the industry — already foundering —
by John Hood RALEIGH — As a fiscal conservative, I long for the days when North Carolina had responsible governors who responded to recessionary budget gaps with fortitude and common sense. You know, governors like Bev Perdue, Mike Easley, and Jim Hunt. All three Democratic gov
RALEIGH -- Last week, The Governor’s Office filed a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of the membership of the Rules Review Commission (RRC) as a violation of the North Carolina Constitution’s Separation-of-Powers Clause. The following is from a press re
