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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $72 million from the Public Assistance grants and $44.6 million in Hazard Mitigation grants funds for Hurricane Helene recovery projects.
The post-liberal worldview, to the degree it has made itself known, appears identical to the failed pre-liberal one, where unity was enforced by government force.
A judge has dismissed a petition seeking to remove the Mecklenburg County sheriff from office, bringing an end—at least for now—to a high-profile legal challenge over leadership and accountability. At the same time, North Carolina’s child care task force is focusing on workforce shortages and affordability concerns as demand for care continues to outpace supply. […]
A Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge dismissed a petition Thursday to remove Sheriff Garry McFadden from office.
The US Chamber of Commerce and NC Chamber are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that could open the door for more lawsuits against businesses in North Carolina.
Rather than navigating shifting federal guidance and fear of litigation, NC would be able to rely on state law when organizing teams and competitions.
Officials overseeing disaster recovery acknowledged ongoing funding gaps, federal delays, and housing challenges during Jan. 9 GROW NC meeting.
A hearing is scheduled for today on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff. State officials have also outlined plans to distribute a $213 million rural health award, as lawmakers simultaneously consider possible SNAP waivers aimed at expanding flexibility in food assistance programs. Separately, a new analysis revisits the original promises of […]
The law authorizes school administrators to enforce the rules with disciplinary measures, including confiscating devices found during instructional time.
A federal Appeals Court has ruled against a North Carolina breast cancer patient who lost her job when she refused to return to her workplace after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Whether NC does this or not, it is not going to affect in any way what North Carolina is going to have to pay in terms of benefits,” said Mike Leighs of NCDHHS.
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff, a move that could escalate tensions between lawmakers and local law enforcement leadership. A new report warns that tariffs could have a major economic impact on North Carolina agriculture, potentially costing farmers up to $700 million and threatening […]