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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Pinehurst plans to talk about economic opportunity at meeting in September

By Elle Johnson | Sep 4, 2020

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a public hearing about an economic deal that could involve tens of millions of dollars in investments.

Forest wants North Carolina special needs children to have option for in-person learning

By Elle Johnson | Aug 5, 2020

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said any student with special needs has to be allowed to receive in-person learning for the upcoming school year.

North Carolina House lawmakers support criminal justice reform bill

By Elle Johnson | Jul 7, 2020

A bill that will reform criminal justice expunction laws was approved by North Carolina lawmakers, which will give people convicted of nonviolent crimes a second chance, House Republicans said in a news release on June 15.

McInnis bill would turn Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Commission into authority

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

North Carolina Sen. Tom McInnis (R-Anson) proposed legislation to bring changes to the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Commission, including making it an authority.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

Five-year sidewalk program set to start for the Village of Pinehurst

By Elle Johnson | May 2, 2020

Over the next five years, the Village of Pinehurst will be spending $1.85 million from an extensive sidewalk project, which will connect the historic downtown district to parks, school and other public areas and facilities, according to the Sandhills Sentinel.

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic keeps AAAHC accreditation

By Elle Johnson | Apr 20, 2020

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) issued a three-year reaccreditation for Pinehurst Surgical Clinic in North Carolina for its safety and care standards displayed over the years.

Randolph County begins preparing for coronavirus

By Elle Johnson | Mar 14, 2020

Concerns for the coronavirus (COVID-19) have heightened in Randolph County as the first case was confirmed in the state on Tuesday, March 3.