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Cooper, Forest to debate Wednesday
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest are set to participate in their only debate of the 2020 campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The debate takes on heightened importance given the time […]
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Barbecue battles at forefront of NC political debates
RALEIGH – A pair stories about barbecue have ignited debates in North Carolina politics this week. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham was met with near-universal derision after a Monday night tweet that has has […]
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Black Voters Matter Freedom-fest and Unity Rally draws hundreds in Raleigh
RALEIGH — Black Voters Matter. That was the theme of an event held that drew hundreds to Raleigh on the eve of the first presidential debate. The Black Voters Matter Freedom-fest and Unity Rally was […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper reverses another decision, allowing parents to attend weekend sporting events
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper appeared to reverse another COVID-19 restriction Friday morning, allowing parents to attend sporting events this weekend. The Raleigh News & Observer reported that NC State parents were notified they would […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper announces elementary schools will have option to open
RALEGH – Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that elementary schools will have the option to reopen if the school districts vote to allow in-person instruction. The announcement comes as legislative leaders called for schools to […]
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Parents, elected officials: NC Schools need to open now
RALEIGH — Elected officials and parents held a press conference on Sept. 16 making the case that remote instruction has been a disaster and asking Gov. Roy Cooper to open up North Carolina schools. Senate […]
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Race for governor features contrast of campaign strategies
RALEIGH – The race for governor features two candidates who have taken cues from the candidates at the top of ticket for their respective parties in terms how they are campaigning for the state’s top […]
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State leaders question why Gov. Roy Cooper won’t allow families to attend sporting events
RALEIGH – State Republican officials are calling for Gov. Roy Cooper to reverse course on policies that will see collegiate games this weekend played without the families of student athletes in attendance. House Speaker Tim […]
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RGA launches multi-million ad campaign in governor’s race
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association (RGA) today launched its first major television and digital ad campaign in the North Carolina governor’s race. The ads, which are supported by a seven-figure buy on both […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper announces “Phase 2.5” to take effect Sept. 4
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that some restrictions would be lifted at the end of the week as the state moves to “Phase 2.5.” Among the changes in the new “Phase 2.5” […]