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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 3 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Mecklenburg commissioners discuss projects, solidarity with protests

By Elle Johnson | Jun 14, 2020

A recent Mecklenburg County commissioners' meeting saw action on five projects and a message of solidarity with protests that have roiled the city.

PolyOne Corp. to lay off 38 workers, closing two facilities in Mecklenburg County

By Elle Johnson | Jun 7, 2020

PolyOne Corporation will shutter two facilities in Mecklenburg County as a result of business loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, company leaders said in a letter to the state.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

Mecklenburg County partners with Carolina Small Business Development Fund to help economic sector

By Elle Johnson | Apr 28, 2020

Mecklenburg County-based small businesses aren't likely to have the finances to overcome COVID-19, but local commissioners and the Carolina Small Business Development Fund are jointly forming a $6 million loan program to provide financial relief.

Policy group outlines how the North Carolina Legislature should fight COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Apr 8, 2020

The North Carolina General Assembly is creating a COVID-19 response plan as the current crisis continues to evolve, but a policy organization said a key to success is removing government barriers particularly ones related to health.

Mecklenburg County residents living under local and statewide stay-at-home orders

By Elle Johnson | Apr 3, 2020

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office issued a 21-day stay-at-home order for Mecklenburg County residents in March.