While there is much in this budget to praise, for the sake of public input and transparency, many are hoping future budgets see a bit more time for discussion and debate.
The North Carolina Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether a contractor working for the state Department of Transportation must foot part of the bill for a deputy sheriff’s roadside injury.
After hours of floor debate on the Senate budget proposal with pushback from most Democrats, the North Carolina Senate has passed the 2025-2027 budget bill through the chamber, initiating the negotiation process with the House.
Property owners in a gated community in Watauga County are dealing with a case of David vs Goliath in what could set a precedent for other property owners in the state.