Nickel dropped out of the US Senate race and endorsed former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for the nomination when Cooper announced his intention to run for the seat.
It’s not the biggest threat to public safety, I admit, but panhandling along and often on North Carolina roadways is illegal, dangerous, counterproductive — and commonplace. During my daily travels in the capital city, I routinely see panhandlers approach idling cars at traffic lights and stop signs to beg motorists for cash. Many have been...
Tipline calls led the state auditor to investigate the Town of Mount Olive's water department, municipal airport, and other operations.
Update: HB 171 passed the North Carolina House by a vote of 69-45 on April 30, 2025. The North Carolina House Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion agenda in state and local government across the state. House Bill 171 bars state agencies from promoting, supporting, funding, or...
North Carolina's social district law allows people to carry open alcoholic beverages beyond the establishments where they were purchased.
Gastonia police dog among semi-finalists for American Human Society's 2024 Hero Dog Awards.
A recent audit of the Town of Robbinsville by the North Carolina Office of State Auditor (NCOSA) revealed several areas of misconduct, including the violation of the state’s open meetings law, overriding internal policies and laws, and overruling decisions made by town employees, and failing to issue corrected wage and tax statements (W-2) to former town officials and employees.
Town of Farmville, Pitt County, officials have come under fire in a recent audit by North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office for allegations, including the town’s possible loss of thousands of dollars.
Longtime State Sen. Mike Woodard, D-Durham, announced Wednesday that he is running for the mayor of Durham.
The former town manager for the Town of Elizabethtown, Bladen County, did not have payroll taxes withheld and possibly used the town’s credit card for non-valid town purposes. That’s according to an audit released by North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH — It’s still a free country. We all enjoy the right to vacation as we see fit. For my family, summer vacation means a week of sun, sand, and surf in Onslow County. For me, it means staying inside to read, write, and play board games. When I do venture outdoors, for...
