Saturday, November 16, 2024

NC prep sports group must change in bill OK'd by Senate

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The organization governing North Carolina high school sports would have to accept financial and administrative changes if it wants to continue in the role under legislation tentatively approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

NC prep sports group must change in bill OK'd by Senate

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The organization governing North Carolina high school sports would have to accept financial and administrative changes if it wants to continue in the role under legislation tentatively approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

NC prep sports group must change in bill OK'd by Senate

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The organization governing North Carolina high school sports would have to accept financial and administrative changes if it wants to continue in the role under legislation tentatively approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

NC prep sports group must change in bill OK'd by Senate

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The organization governing North Carolina high school sports would have to accept financial and administrative changes if it wants to continue in the role under legislation tentatively approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senators now aim to control prep sports group, not remove it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Senate Republicans shelved a proposal Thursday to end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's oversight of interscholastic sports, replacing it with constraints upon the group's finances and transparency in decision-making activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senators now aim to control prep sports group, not remove it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Senate Republicans shelved a proposal Thursday to end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's oversight of interscholastic sports, replacing it with constraints upon the group's finances and transparency in decision-making activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senators now aim to control prep sports group, not remove it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Senate Republicans shelved a proposal Thursday to end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's oversight of interscholastic sports, replacing it with constraints upon the group's finances and transparency in decision-making activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senators now aim to control prep sports group, not remove it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Senate Republicans shelved a proposal Thursday to end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's oversight of interscholastic sports, replacing it with constraints upon the group's finances and transparency in decision-making activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NC sports betting bill gets winning vote from Senate panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation to license and tax sports betting throughout North Carolina cleared its first Senate committee Wednesday, with supporters, for now, overcoming social conservatives who argue it will create more gambling addicts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NC sports betting bill gets winning vote from Senate panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation to license and tax sports betting throughout North Carolina cleared its first Senate committee Wednesday, with supporters, for now, overcoming social conservatives who argue it will create more gambling addicts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NC sports betting bill gets winning vote from Senate panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation to license and tax sports betting throughout North Carolina cleared its first Senate committee Wednesday, with supporters, for now, overcoming social conservatives who argue it will create more gambling addicts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NC sports betting bill gets winning vote from Senate panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation to license and tax sports betting throughout North Carolina cleared its first Senate committee Wednesday, with supporters, for now, overcoming social conservatives who argue it will create more gambling addicts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bill changing NC high school sports oversight OK'd by panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation that would end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's century-long role overseeing interscholastic sports cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, despite calls by some to keep the nonprofit in charge, with adjustments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Major NC high school athletics oversight overhaul proposed

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association would be replaced by a proposed state commission to oversee interscholastic public school sports in a measure unveiled Tuesday in a legislative committee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bill changing NC high school sports oversight OK'd by panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation that would end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's century-long role overseeing interscholastic sports cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, despite calls by some to keep the nonprofit in charge, with adjustments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Major NC high school athletics oversight overhaul proposed

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association would be replaced by a proposed state commission to oversee interscholastic public school sports in a measure unveiled Tuesday in a legislative committee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bill changing NC high school sports oversight OK'd by panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation that would end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's century-long role overseeing interscholastic sports cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, despite calls by some to keep the nonprofit in charge, with adjustments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bill changing NC high school sports oversight OK'd by panel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation that would end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's century-long role overseeing interscholastic sports cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, despite calls by some to keep the nonprofit in charge, with adjustments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Major NC high school athletics oversight overhaul proposed

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association would be replaced by a proposed state commission to oversee interscholastic public school sports in a measure unveiled Tuesday in a legislative committee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Major NC high school athletics oversight overhaul proposed

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association would be replaced by a proposed state commission to oversee interscholastic public school sports in a measure unveiled Tuesday in a legislative committee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump's grievances cloud Republican agenda heading into 2022

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans are fighting to seize control of Congress. Just don't ask what they'd do if they win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump's grievances cloud Republican agenda heading into 2022

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans are fighting to seize control of Congress. Just don't ask what they'd do if they win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trump's grievances cloud Republican agenda heading into 2022

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans are fighting to seize control of Congress. Just don't ask what they'd do if they win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NC House members file bill on transgender students in sports

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several North Carolina Republican legislators have filed a bill that would block transgender women and girls from joining women's high school and college athletic teams, joining the culture-war tussle that has swept several states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NC House members file bill on transgender students in sports

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several North Carolina Republican legislators have filed a bill that would block transgender women and girls from joining women's high school and college athletic teams, joining the culture-war tussle that has swept several states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NC House members file bill on transgender students in sports

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several North Carolina Republican legislators have filed a bill that would block transgender women and girls from joining women's high school and college athletic teams, joining the culture-war tussle that has swept several states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cooper raised $41 million; outspent GOP candidates still won

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic candidates dominated fundraising in last fall's elections for the top statewide positions in North Carolina government, according to campaign finance reports filed this week. But it didn't always translate into victories.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NC legislature opens session subdued amid virus, DC unrest

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Amid worries about COVID-19 and physical security, the North Carolina General Assembly officially began its two-year session Wednesday, with much of the usual pomp subdued in the name of safety.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moratorium over: N. Carolina towns advance LGBT protections

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first North Carolina municipalities are acting to expand LGBT rights again a month since the expiration of a moratorium on nondiscrimination ordinances agreed to years ago as a compromise to do away with the state's “bathroom bill.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

With moratorium over, N. Carolina towns OK LGBT protections

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first North Carolina municipalities are acting to expand LGBT rights again a month since the expiration of a moratorium on nondiscrimination ordinances agreed to years ago as a compromise to do away with the state's “bathroom bill.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New chief justice means shake-up atop NC's court system

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The hiring of a new top administrator of North Carolina's court system is one of several significant personnel changes in a shake-up atop the state Judicial Branch since Chief Justice Paul Newby was sworn in this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At inauguration, Cooper calls to strive for shared goals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting his second term, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday called on residents to learn from the state's recent triumphs and trials and to commit to shared goals for education, health care and racial equality, and to “cherish our democracy.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At inauguration, Cooper calls to strive for shared goals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting his second term, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday called on residents to learn from the state's recent triumphs and trials and to commit to shared goals for education, health care and racial equality, and to “cherish our democracy.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At inauguration, NC Gov. Cooper calls for shared goals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting his second term, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday called on residents to learn from the state’s recent triumphs and trials and to commit to common goals for education, health care and racial equality, and to “cherish our democracy.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Panel recommends raising NC revenues for transportation 40%

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A blue-ribbon panel called Friday on North Carolina to boost transportation spending by 40% through the next decade to improve its “mediocre” infrastructure of highways, railroads and transit as the state grows and current revenue sources dwindle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New NC chief justice seeks vaccine access for court system

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's new chief justice says he's asked Gov. Roy Cooper to consider getting COVID-19 vaccines more quickly to local court officials to meet a state constitutional requirement that “all courts shall be open.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fauci: Vaccinations are increasing in a 'glimmer of hope'

The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a `glimmer of hope'

The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: NC domestic violence order rule harms LGBT people

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Domestic violence protection orders issued by North Carolina judges to keep apart people in abusive or frightening dating relationships must be granted in same-sex cases as well, a divided state appeals court panel ruled Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: NC domestic violence order rule harms LGBT people

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Domestic violence protection orders issued by North Carolina judges to keep apart people in abusive or frightening dating relationships must be granted in same-sex cases as well, a divided state appeals court panel ruled Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Departing NC chief justice unveils panel to examine bias

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on Wednesday detailed a commission that will recommend how to discourage and ultimately eliminate unfair treatment in the judicial system based on race, gender or other factors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outgoing NC House minority leader named to Court of Appeals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The outgoing leader of Democrats within the North Carolina House is joining the state Court of Appeals, the result of a vacancy by another appellate judge moving up to the state Supreme Court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Departing NC chief justice unveils panel to examine bias

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on Wednesday detailed a commission that will recommend how to discourage and ultimately eliminate unfair treatment in the judicial system based on race, gender or other factors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outgoing NC House minority leader named to Court of Appeals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The outgoing leader of Democrats within the North Carolina House is joining the state Court of Appeals, the result of a vacancy by another appellate judge moving up to the state Supreme Court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Marc Basnight, longest serving NC Senate leader, dies at 73

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former state Sen. Marc Basnight, a Democrat from North Carolina's barrier islands who became one of North Carolina’s most powerful contemporary political leaders while serving a record 18 years as Senate leader, died Monday. He was 73.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Marc Basnight, longest serving NC Senate leader, dies at 73

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former state Sen. Marc Basnight, a Democrat from North Carolina's barrier islands who became one of North Carolina’s most powerful contemporary political leaders while serving a record 18 years as Senate leader, died Monday. He was 73.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

As all else, NC's inauguration festivities derailed by COVID

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Public inauguration festivities for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other statewide elected officials will again be subdued.
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As all else, NC's inauguration festivities derailed by COVID

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Public inauguration festivities for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other statewide elected officials will again be subdued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NC appeals judge censured for 'toxic work environment'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a “toxic work environment" for female law clerks who worked for him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Justices side with NC lawmakers in grant challenge by Cooper

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature can decide the details on how federal block grants are spent, even when they run counter to a governor's wishes, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NC appeals judge censured for 'toxic work environment'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a “toxic work environment" for female law clerks who worked for him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Justices side with NC lawmakers in grant challenge by Cooper

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature can decide the details on how federal block grants are spent, even when they run counter to a governor's wishes, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Biden picks Regan for EPA nominee, Haaland for interior head

President-elect Joe Biden says he had chosen North Carolina regulator Michael S. Regan as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as his pick for interior secretary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Biden picks Regan for EPA nominee, Haaland for interior head

President-elect Joe Biden says he had chosen North Carolina regulator Michael S. Regan as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as his pick for interior secretary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief to lead EPA

President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S. Regan, a North Carolina regulator who has made a name pursuing cleanups of industrial toxins and helping low-income and minority communities hit hardest by pollution. Biden also plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NC court order threatens executive branch power over funds

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina Court of Appeals panel's ruling threatens the ability of elected executive branch leaders in the state to control non-tax dollars without legislative permission.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Court: Officers' shortcut across yard soiled evidence

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Police unlawfully obtained evidence of drugs, a gun and counterfeit money at a North Carolina home because officers took a late-night shortcut through the suspect's yard, instead of walking up the driveway, the state Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NC racial justice task force makes dozens of recommendations

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A task force commissioned by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper in the days following George Floyd's death on Monday formally recommended far-reaching changes to police, criminal justice and court systems, with a goal of eliminating racial inequities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stith named to lead North Carolina community college system

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — Thomas Stith III, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration in North Carolina and a former top aide to then-Gov. Pat McCrory, was hired Monday to lead the state's community college system.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Beasley concedes defeat in N. Carolina chief justice race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley conceded on Saturday to Republican Paul Newby in their extremely close election after two rounds of recounts saw little change in the vote margin between them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Beasley concedes defeat in N. Carolina chief justice race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley conceded on Saturday to Republican Paul Newby in their extremely close election after two rounds of recounts saw little change in the vote margin between them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hall, Hamilton leaving Cabinet as Cooper preps for 2nd term

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two members of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet won't remain in their posts as his second term begins next month, Cooper announced on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judge names expert to scrutinize NC prison virus response

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge agreed on Friday to name a third-party expert to scrutinize the COVID-19 response within North Carolina's prison system, which along with the rest of the state is experiencing a surge in cases and hospitalizations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bipartisan health care panel is Cooper's pitch for consensus

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was blocked from expanding Medicaid in his first term by Republicans in the legislature, and any repeated push could again face more stalemates with the GOP after the status quo election results of November.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Newby still up after machine recount in N.C. justice race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican Paul Newby's narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Cheri Beasley changed little overall as a statewide machine recount of North Carolina's very close race for Supreme Court chief justice was finally completed late Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Newby still up after machine recount in N.C. justice race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican Paul Newby's narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Cheri Beasley changed little overall as a statewide machine recount of North Carolina's very close race for Supreme Court chief justice was finally completed late Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US appeals court rules judge wrongly halted NC voter ID

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge wrongly blocked North Carolina's latest photo voter identification law, an appeals court ruled Wednesday, deciding she erred when declaring the requirement was tainted by racial bias largely because a previous voter ID law had been struck down on similar grounds.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mark Walker takes early jump into N. Carolina Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker on Tuesday announced his bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr in 2022, a path the Republican indicated a year ago he'd pursue after his House district shifted to the left during an unscheduled redistricting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Criminal record, sentence changes among new N. Carolina laws

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New laws began Tuesday in North Carolina that are designed to help more people convicted of lower-level crimes and nonviolent drug trafficking get records cleared or punishments eased.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

1st female Senate majority leader elected in N. Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans picked Sen. Kathy Harrington on Monday to be the next majority leader, putting a woman in that position for the first time since the chamber created it over 40 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Harrington elected 1st Senate majority leader in N. Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans picked Sen. Kathy Harrington on Monday to be the next majority leader, putting a woman in that position for the first time since the chamber created it over 40 years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Court upholds hog verdict; Smithfield announces settlement

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Trump turnout helps N. Carolina GOP block Democratic advance

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) —
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Court upholds hog verdict; Smithfield announces settlement

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Court upholds hog verdict; Smithfield announces settlement

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Court upholds hog verdict; Smithfield announces settlement

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Court upholds nuisance verdicts against hog-production giant

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Close race for North Carolina chief justice going to recount

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The extremely close race for North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice will have a recount, as incumbent Cheri Beasley on Tuesday formally asked for one. Challenger Paul Newby holds a narrow lead with final tallies posted from all 100 counties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Moore poised to win record-tying fourth term as N.C. speaker

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Incoming North Carolina House Republicans in a meeting Monday formally backed Speaker Tim Moore to lead their chamber for another two years, a result of the GOP expanding their majority in the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

N.C. chief justice race still tight as counties finish count

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Candidates in North Carolina's still-undecided races for Supreme Court chief justice and attorney general on Monday awaited final official results from several counties, two of which had to adjust previous tallies due to administrative errors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Close race for N.C. chief justice likely headed to recount

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The election to lead North Carolina's judicial branch was likely headed for a recount after county tallies reported Friday showed an extremely close race between current state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and challenger Paul Newby.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

North Carolina Sen. Tillis reelected, keeps seat for GOP

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis has won reelection to his U.S. Senate seat, confirming that Democrats must now win both runoff races in Georgia in January if they are to seize Senate control from the GOP.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cunningham concedes to US Sen. Tillis in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded to incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina on Tuesday, saying “the voters have spoken” and it was clear Tillis had won.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cal Cunningham concedes to US Sen. Thom Tillis in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded to incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina on Tuesday, saying “the voters have spoken” and it was clear Tillis had won.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

N.C. watchdog agency critiques teacher diversity efforts

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lacks robust and specific statewide efforts to ensure greater racial and ethnic diversity among teachers in public schools, the legislature's government watchdog agency told lawmakers on Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

North Carolina Republicans seek data to resolve top races

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans pressed state election officials on Friday to make public more information about the number of outstanding ballots from this week’s election that could be counted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

N. Carolina AG, chief justice race outcomes likely days away

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The outcomes of elections for North Carolina's top lawyer and top judge likely won't be settled for at least several more days as mail-in ballots trickle in and provisional ballots are scrutinized statewide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

NC Republicans celebrate preserving legislative majorities

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday celebrated hanging on to their majorities in both General Assembly chambers after withstanding a massive effort by Democrats locally and nationally to wrest control before the next round of state and congressional redistricting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tillis-Cunningham US Senate race too early to call

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham was too early to call Wednesday, with many votes yet to be counted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tillis-Cunningham US Senate race too early to call

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham was too early to call early Wednesday, with many votes yet to be counted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republicans keep control of N. Carolina legislative chambers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have withstood a massive effort by Democrats inside the state and nationally to retake both General Assembly chambers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

A guide to key down-ballot North Carolina races

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats flipped two open U.S. House seats that they had been favored to win in North Carolina on Tuesday while Republicans defended two seats that had turned into competitive races, leaving the state's congressional delegation with an 8-5 split in favor of the GOP.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

North Carolina voters decide most expensive Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are choosing between a Republican U.S. senator and Donald Trump ally who has been criticized for voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and a Democratic challenger who admitted in the campaign's final weeks to sending sexually suggestive texts to a woman not …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

North Carolina voters decide most expensive Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are choosing between a Republican U.S. senator and Donald Trump ally who has been criticized for voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and a Democratic challenger who admitted in the campaign's final weeks to sending sexually suggestive texts to a woman not …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Handful of races to set N. Carolina legislature rule, agenda

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Control of the North Carolina General Assembly — which carries with it the leverage to shape current policies and draw district boundaries for the next decade — likely will come down to outcomes in about 15 closely contested House and Senate races.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republicans on defense in North Carolina congressional races

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A soft-spoken former state Supreme Court justice who’s challenging a four-term incumbent represents one of several U.S. House races in which Democrats are hoping to reshape North Carolina's congressional delegation through redrawn district boundaries, strong candidates and a high-turnout presidential race.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cooper rakes in millions more than Forest in election leadup

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats in top North Carolina statewide races are substantially outraising Republicans this election cycle, with millions being spent by outside groups supporting their candidacies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cooper rakes in millions more than Forest in election leadup

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats in top North Carolina statewide races are substantially outraising Republicans this election cycle, with millions being spent by outside groups supporting their candidacies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cunningham keeps low in NC Senate race marked by his affair

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham is bypassing uncomfortable questions about his extramarital activities in the final days of his closely contested race with GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cunningham keeps low in NC Senate race marked by his affair

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham is bypassing uncomfortable questions about his extramarital activities in the final days of his closely contested race with GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

North Carolina hospitality industry says 370K out of work

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's restaurant and hotel operators pleaded Tuesday for state financial aid and tax relief as closings and travel restrictions from the new coronavirus have thrown more than 370,000 of their employees out of work.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Doctor: 2 weeks for North Carolina order to take slow cases

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's new stay-at-home order won't show any conclusive effect on blunting the intensity of the new coronavirus for about two weeks, the state epidemiologist said Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Major N Carolina disaster declared; more local orders ahead

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina can now receive additional emergency assistance after Gov. Roy Cooper's request for a major disaster area declaration due to COVID-19 has been approved by the federal government.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

North Carolina's largest county issues stay-at-home order

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Leaders of North Carolina's largest county have approved a "stay-at-home" order for residents in and around Charlotte, where the number of cases of the new coronavirus has taken off compared to the rest of the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

N. Carolina school closings extended, gathering size tighter

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the extended shuttering of K-12 schools until mid-May as well as tighter assembly and business restrictions, seeking to combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

With primary concession, Holley wins Democratic Lt Gov nod

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are poised to make history in November electing an African American as lieutenant governor for the first time now that a legislator won the Democratic nomination.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

N Carolina governor declares emergency to combat virus

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state emergency Tuesday due to the coronavirus and his administration urged people over age 65 and medically fragile residents to avoid large gatherings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lawsuit: North Carolina absentee vote changes went too far

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A portion of a 2019 North Carolina law designed to toughen mail-in absentee ballot rules following a fraud investigation in a congressional race went too far and is unconstitutional, a lawsuit filed on Wednesday contends.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cunningham wins Senate primary; Forest earns GOP gov's nod

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina primary voters on Tuesday chose a Democratic former state legislator and Iraq War veteran to challenge Republican Sen. Thom Tillis this fall and the GOP lieutenant governor to try to unseat Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Person in North Carolina tests positive for coronavirus

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A person in North Carolina has tested positive for the fast-spreading coronavirus, the governor said Tuesday, making the state at least the 15th to report a case of the virus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO