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John Lowery selected as NC House District 47 seat replacement

October 8, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Lumbee Tribe Chairman John Lowery has been selected by the Robeson County Republican Party to fill the N.C. House District 47 seat vacated earlier this month by his brother Jarrod. “I am thrilled […]

Iryna’s Law sent to Stein

October 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — “Iryna’s Law,” a bill changing criminal justice statutes, was sent to Gov. Josh Stein last Wednesday, but he did not take immediate action. The bill is named after Iryna Zarutska, the woman attacked […]

Police child care pilot seeks funding

August 28, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Customized child care for law enforcement may be coming to North Carolina if a pilot program offered by the National Law Enforcement Foundation receives funds from the General Assembly. The National Law Enforcement […]

Bill altering emissions reductions awaits signature

June 27, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill altering the schedule for reduction in emissions in the state has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature. Senate Bill 266, filed by Sens. Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson), Warren Daniel […]

Permitless concealed carry bill sent to Stein

June 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A North Carolina Senate bill that would allow for permitless concealed carry of a firearm has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein. Senate Bill 50 would allow permitless concealed carry for U.S. citizens […]

Permitless carry, other gun bills filed in NCGA

March 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Multiple firearms bills have been filed across both chambers of the General Assembly this session, including two that would allow for concealed carry without a permit. Senate Bill 50 was filed by Sen. […]

Lumbee Tribe moves closer to federal recognition

January 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe is one step closer to receiving federal recognition after action taken last week by President Donald Trump. “Considering the Lumbee Tribe’s historical and modern significance, it is the policy […]

Stein taps multiple GOP politicians to aid transition

November 29, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Governor-elect Josh Stein, a Democrat, has tapped multiple Republicans as part of his transition team. Outgoing N.C. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt is among those helping Stein sort out personnel for the Department of Commerce. Truitt […]

Musk, with assist from Trump and Britt, promises more Starlink terminals to help Western NC

October 1, 2024 Cory Lavalette

Tech mogul Elon Musk has committed to sending “as many Starlink terminals as possible” to battered Western North Carolina after former President Donald Trump contacted him at the behest of state Sen. Danny Britt. “Yesterday […]

Loss of pipeline also means end of controversial ‘mitigation fund’

July 10, 2020 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH – The decision over the July 4th weekend by Dominion Energy and Duke Energy to cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project also means the $57.8 million ‘mitigation fund’ negotiated by Gov. Roy Cooper will […]