To protect the rights of life beginning at fertilization, House Bill 1232 reads: "any person who willfully seeks to destroy the life of another person, by any means, at any stage of life, or succeeds in doing so, shall be held accountable for attempted murder or for first degree murder, resp…
Khymani James, 22, of New York alleged in a federal lawsuit that Foxx abused her role as a congresswoman by pushing for James’s removal from Columbia University.
A series of Republican-sponsored state constitutional amendment bills surfacing during the 2026 session now includes a House bill in which voters would decide whether to elect members to the State Board of Education.
Senate Bill 1080, titled "Lower taxes for all," places a state constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would allow North Carolina voters to decide on whether to cap the individual income tax rate at 3.49%.
Justine Jones filed her lawsuit in August, claiming former state Treasurer Dale Folwell — in his chairman role with the state's Local Government Commission — in denied Spring Lake the funds necessary for her hiring.
The Carolina Journal poll, as typical, consists of 600 likely N.C. voters who were surveyed on May 10-11. For the latest poll, 73.8% of participants were white and 17.8% were Black. The poll has a margin of error of 4%.
Public school teachers would receive an average 8% pay hike, plus potential bonuses of $1,000 for teachers with at least 16 years of experience and $500 for teachers with less than 16 years of experience.
“This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."
The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick.
The proposed NC Economic Forecasting Initiative would launch with two primary goals.
House Bill 696 represents a compromise with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, who had been prodding the Republican-controlled legislature to provide the funds that represents the gap between the $919 million estimated need and the $600 million provided in July in a mini-budget bill.
Senate leader Phil Berger said that Senate Bill 889 "freezes any proposed property value adjustments prompted by a county property tax revaluation, but would allow those values to take effect in 2027. Residents across North Carolina are seeing their property values skyrocket after revaluations, and it’s imperative that the General Assembly take a thoughtful approach to address property tax concerns."
“A hands-free law may have more bipartisan support than any other single piece of legislation in recent history."
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
A North Carolina high school valedictorian was cut off during a graduation speech while commenting on global issues, including the Israel-Palestine conflict, Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
The Mallard Creek boys’ track team has won an appeal after a controversial disqualification initially cost the Mavericks a third straight state championship. The Charlotte school’s appeal was heard by a three-member Independent Interscholastic Athletics Appeals Board run by the N.C. State Board of Education. That appeals panel included Dr. Rodney Shotwell (retired Superintendent, Rockingham ...
The Carolina Hurricanes had a day off Saturday to rest and recharge after winning the Eastern Conference championship in the Stanley Cup playoffs. But that was it; no 11-day break this time. While not on the ice, it was back to work off the ice Sunday as the Canes more quickly gear up for the Stanley Cup Final matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights. “It’s a big accomplishment, but there’s a lot ...
To protect the rights of life beginning at fertilization, House Bill 1232 reads: "any person who willfully seeks to destroy the life of another person, by any means, at any stage of life, or succeeds in doing so, shall be held accountable for attempted murder or for first degree murder, respectively."
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Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
Iran attacked Kuwait while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli drones struck Lebanon.
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The reported owners of the horses were charged in May due to the escape.
Both were charged with four counts each of exposing a child to a controlled substance and misdemeanor child abuse.
Unpaid bill is “an unjust enrichment” for Neese's officials, who have benefited at the Packaging Corporation of America’s expense, the lawsuit said.
The pilot of the plane that would crash and kill everyone on board, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, failed to follow proper protocol before takeoff on Dec. 18, a wrongful death lawsuit alleges.
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McDowell County is one of the counties covered by this disaster declaration.
To protect the rights of life beginning at fertilization, House Bill 1232 reads: "any person who willfully seeks to destroy the life of another person, by any means, at any stage of life, or succeeds in doing so, shall be held accountable for attempted murder or for first degree murder, respectively."
The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Marion Community Building.
