Theresa Opeka

N.C. parents worry as formula shortage continues

Babies and their parents across the country, including North Carolina, continue to pay the price for the baby formula shortage that began months ago.

La Asamblea General de Carolina del Norte abre una breve sesión con una breve lista de tareas pendientes

La Asamblea General de Carolina del Norte convocó la sesión corta de 2022 el miércoles 18 de mayo, con planes acelerados para "negociar previamente" el presupuesto y estar listo para el 1 de julio. Aún así, hay asuntos importantes en la lista de tareas pendientes, como el acceso a la atención médica y participación de los padres en la educación.

Franklinton town manager in hot water over not following bidding procedure

The Town of Franklinton’s town manager is in hot water after not following the town’s bidding procedure. State Auditor Beth Wood released a report Thursday, May 19, stating the town manager made $37,900 in purchases without following the formal bidding requirements in violation of the town’s purchasing policy.

N.C. General Assembly opens short session with short to-do list

The North Carolina General Assembly convened the 2022 short session Wednesday, May 18 after the longest long session in state history concluded in March. Both the Senate and the House would like the short session to stay short, especially after the marathon timeframe of the long session and for those who will be campaigning for the General Election in November.