The General Assembly estimates this will save the state $21.4 million in the upcoming fiscal year, which began Wednesday.
- T. Keung Hui The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Republican state lawmakers could award $5 million in no-bid contracts to use AI for the purpose of providing tutoring support to students.
- Mike Conley
The commissioners also voted to put a sales tax increase on the ballot this fall.
- Sarah C. Johnson
See when local government offices, recreation centers and libraries will be closed for Independence Day.
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No elections will be held in 2027. All sitting municipal council members will receive an additional year to their terms of service.
- Mike Conley
There has been a rapid decline in water levels at the city's raw water intakes, particularly at Clear Creek and Mackey Creek.
- Ava Menkes The News & Observer (Raleigh)
A report published June 17 by The Center For Politics said North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District could be key in determining the size of a 2026 Democratic wave.
Female staffer alleged that Causey, a Guilford County native, sent inappropriate text messages.
The budget calls for a $2 per month increase in the monthly residential garbage fee and a 5% increase in the commercial rates.
The bill would keep healthcare systems from requiring and enforcing noncompete contracts.
The Volunteer Fire Department Fund was created to assist fire departments to purchase equipment and make capital expenditures.
"Psychedelic-assisted therapy, chemical compounds like MDMA for PTSD, and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression have shown in clinical trials results that traditional medicines cannot match."
“There’s people who that will say no on Facebook and they won’t come in here and say anything. … Let’s put it on the ballot and let the voters decide what they want to do.”
The commissioners did not adopt the proposed budget after Monday’s hearing concluded.
An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Jones has dedicated her career to serving the community she calls home.
This week, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners, the Old Fort Board of Aldermen and the Marion City Council will all hold their regularly scheduled meetings.
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.
“Our headquarters is open to everyone who wants to learn more about the issues, register to vote, meet candidates or get involved in strengthening our community.”
“Investing in our EMS workforce and expanding behavioral health services in the rural parts of the state will help North Carolinians get the care they need closer to home.”
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The City of Bristol announces its 2026 CDBG allocation of $287,606 from HUD to support local public services, housing activities, and community development.
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The state Board of Elections recognizes, however, that many communications come unsolicited and can be confusing to recipients.
On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold their first regular meeting for June.
“I love my Tesla, and I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere."
McDowell County is one of the counties covered by this disaster declaration.
The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Marion Community Building.
“We do absolutely the best we can with the resources that we have,” Brown said.
The plan includes a 5% increase in the water rates and a 5% increase in the sewer rates.