The Senate Republican Caucus voted yesterday to elect Sen. Paul Newton (R-Cabarrus) as the next majority leader. Per the announcement, Sen. Kathy Harrington (R-Gaston) has held the position since 2021, but plans to retire this year. Additionally, Sen. Phil Berger...
Newsbreak is reporting that in a recent report from the Kenan Institute known as the “American Growth Project”, released yesterday, the Research Triangle, which includes the Raleigh and Durham area, is the fourth fastest-growing area of the United States. “The region...
WNCN is reporting that a mother is facing multiple charges after her 12-month-old boy ingested fentanyl, the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Erica Ortiz, 28, of Spring Lake, was charged Wednesday with felony negligent child abuse with serious bodily...
CBS 17 is reporting that a large fire in North Raleigh at a landfill on the city’s border with Wake County is continuing for at least the fourth day — and initial reports appear to indicate the fire did not start as a controlled burn. The Raleigh Fire Department now...
WPDE TV is reporting that police say the suspect wanted for a shooting at the Lumberton Walmart has turned himself in. Jarod Denzel Lowery, 26, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, discharging a firearm within an...
WECT is reporting that the Brunswick County Elections Office will participate in a national program aimed at improving the election process. The county was named one of 10 centers for election excellence across the country which will make up the inaugural cohort of...
