Hundreds rallied in Raleigh’s Moore Square to protest NC immigration bills, joining nationwide outcry as tensions rise from LA to local streets.
President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Army with a high-profile visit to Fort Bragg on Tuesday, pledging to restore traditional base names, strengthen military might, and reject “woke garbage” in favor of a renewed warrior ethos.
The Memorial Day weekend—a time to honor the brave service members who have sacrificed their lives for our nation's freedom—North Carolinians planning to travel or host gatherings can expect some financial relief at the gas pump, though grocery bills may see modest increases.
President Donald Trump has appointed former North Carolina Republican representative and pastor Mark Walker to serve as the new ambassador-at-large for the Office of International Religious Freedom in the US Department of State.
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek continues to keep a close eye on the state’s finances, as evidenced by his questions and report from his department at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
Driscoll has deep ties to North Carolina, which is home to ten military installations, including Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, and went to Yale Law School where he was a classmate of Vance.
Lawmakers representing NC at the federal level react to plane crash at Ronald Reagan.
Rocky Mount war hero receives Medal of Freedom posthumously.
Over the holiday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper granted six commutations and nine pardons of forgiveness. According to a press release from the governor's office, these decisions, announced on December 23, follow a review by the Office of Executive Clemency and aim to provide a second chance to individuals who have demonstrated rehabilitation during their incarceration.
Outgoing President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, including Anthony Battle, convicted of stabbing his wife to death in her barracks at Camp Lejeune. Meantime, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is under pressure from activists to commute all state death penalty sentences as he prepares to leave office.
Former President Donald Trump announced two major appointments from North Carolina to his administration set to take office in 2025. Among the nominees, Daniel P. Driscoll has been tapped to serve as Secretary of the Army, while Michael Whatley is poised to return as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
