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October 01, 2009
Lumbee Recognition Bill introduced in Washington
The Lumbee Tribe came one step closer to obtaining federal recognition in Washington.
September 25, 2009
Students test positive for TB
Lumberton High School students, parents worried after reported cases
July 07, 2009
Sheriff’s office substation opening in Northern Brunswick County
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s office we will be opening a Sheriff’s Office Substation in Northern Brunswick County.
Brunswick deputy charged and suspended following boat accident
According to a news release from the Sheriff’s office, Deputy Charles Murray was involved in a boating accident in the waterway area of Holden Beach NC while off duty and while operating his personal watercraft.
June 17, 2009
Lawmakers: NC gov wants up to $1.5 billion in new taxes
Gov. Beverly Perdue says as much as $1.5 billion in new taxes are needed next year to protect public education and other services, lawmakers confirmed Wednesday.
Iler to succeed Bonner Stiller in NC House
The former head of the Brunswick County Republican Party is moving to the North Carolina House.
NC GOP head says Dem fundraiser shows poor timing
North Carolina’s new Republican Party head says Democrats should postpone a fundraiser next week until after a state budget is approved or they should consider the contributions tainted.
June 03, 2009
Bonner Stiller to leave NC General Assembly in June
NC State Rep. Bonner L. Stiller, R-Brunswick, announced Tuesday he plans step down from the N.C. General Assembly on June 15, according to an official with his office and other state representatives.
June 02, 2009
Is a political convention worth Charlotte’s while?
Sure, they’re great for publicity. But cities have found that hosting the GOP or the Democrats can often cost more than either gathering would gain.
May 29, 2009
NC State blocks part of Mary Easley’s job
An academic center that was to be run by former first lady Mary Easley has been put on hold by North Carolina State University because of budget problems.
May 22, 2009
Lawyer: Former NC first lady won’t quit her job
Former North Carolina first lady Mary Easley will not resign from her job at North Carolina State University, her attorney said Thursday, defying advice of university superiors that she step aside from the $170,000-a-year position.
May 19, 2009
Congressman to visit with Robeson County voters
U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre will be in Robeson County to have one-on-one meetings with constituents on Monday, June 1.
May 18, 2009
Perdue promotes stimulus avenues for NC business
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue is urging business leaders to look at opportunities for contracts resulting from federal stimulus funds.
May 12, 2009
More public campaign financing moves in NC Senate
North Carolina’s voluntary public campaign financing program would expand to cover even more statewide elected positions in legislation approved by a Senate committee.
NC lawmakers examine easing coastal insurance rate
North Carolina coastal homeowners saddled this spring with huge increases in their insurance premiums, deductibles and surcharges are seeking help from state lawmakers.
April 14, 2009
Progress Energy Carolinas deploys crews to Georgia
Progress Energy Carolinas is sending 150 line crew members, contract workers and support staff to assist Georgia Power with restoring service to its customers across Georgia, where severe storms and tornados have left about 40,000 homes without electricity.
April 06, 2009
New online site tracks NC spending on contracts, grants
The state of North Carolina spent billions on roads and salaries last year. It also spent $33,000 for baby chicks, $60,000 for bags of ice and $70,000 on cans of applesauce. NC OpenBook now allows online access to information on thousands of state contracts and grants.
April 02, 2009
N.C. House poised to pass smoking ban
The House voted Wednesday to outlaw smoking in most workplaces and restaurants in North Carolina, a move the ban’s champion called a historic moment for a state built on tobacco.
March 30, 2009
2 killed in Lumberton fire, 3 others injured
Investigators continue to look for answers as how a weekend house fire in Lumberton claimed the lives of two people.
March 25, 2009
NC Senator writes in support of Lumbee recognition
Committed to achieving federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe, U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-NC) last week sent a letter to Representative Mike McIntyre (NC-7) to express her support for the Lumbee Recognition Act (H.R. 31).
March 17, 2009
Highlights of governor’s 2009-10 NC budget
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Highlights of Gov. Beverly Perdue’s $20.98 billion budget released Tuesday for the 2009-10 fiscal year.
Perdue’s budget would eliminate 1,000 jobs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Gov. Beverly Perdue unveiled a budget proposal Tuesday that would slash state government’s overall work force by more than 1,000 positions next year and boost cigarette and alcohol taxes to help narrow a $3.4 billion budget gap.
Proposed NC ‘sin taxes’ target booze and tobacco
Gov. Beverly Perdue is expected to propose a $1-per-pack increase in the cigarette tax and a 5 percent tax on alcoholic beverages when she presents her plan for next year’s budget this morning.
March 10, 2009
Perdue says ‘hard, painful decisions’ ahead for NC
Facing what she calls North Carolina’s greatest challenges since the Great Depression, new Gov. Beverly Perdue told lawmakers Monday night they would have to make “hard, painful decisions” with state spending, but remain committed to public education.
March 08, 2009
First 60 days for NC governor has been intense
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Gov. Beverly Perdue gets her first chance to speak to the General Assembly on Monday night in her State of the State address. But she’s been anything but silent her first 60 days in office beforehand.
March 05, 2009
Deportation program is netting minor offenders, report says
A congressional report released Wednesday criticizes a $40 million federal immigration program in place in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties, saying it is being used to round up minor offenders instead of the serious criminals it was designed to nab.
March 04, 2009
Governor wants to re-direct lottery revenue
Decision by North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue could reverse campaign promise by taking some revenue from the state’s lottery and using it to pad the state’s emergency expense fund.
March 03, 2009
NC spending bills roll in; budget won’t give
Even as North Carolina is trying to cut billions of dollars from the state budget, lawmakers are asking for hundreds of millions for pet projects, special programs and handouts to local charities.
February 28, 2009
Perdue may use lottery funds to cut shortfall
Three years after casting the tie-breaking vote for an education lottery, N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue has said she may use up to $88 million in lottery money to shore up the state’s general coffers – a move that has some N.C. lawmakers steaming.
February 24, 2009
Perdue names first NC stimulus road projects
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Gov. Beverly Perdue has announced the North Carolina road projects that will benefit from the first batch of federal transportation stimulus money.
