Adam Wagner
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NC Newsroom
Gov. Josh Stein is criticizing what he says is an unusually high number of mail-in ballot rejections, urging voters to instead cast their votes in person "if possible." He blamed the State Board of Elections' recent changes to absentee ballot processing guidelines that require officials to reject ballots in some cases, rather than offer voters an easier process to "cure" mistakes.
With North Carolina Highway 12 severely damaged and closed near Rodanthe, the state’s ferry division has deployed a three-boat emergency operation between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe.
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Kathy Kmonicek
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Associated Press
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Davidson County’s Planning Board is recommending approval of Duke Energy’s massive natural gas project along the Yadkin River, despite strong opposition from residents. The proposal now heads to county commissioners. -
North Carolina officials are cracking down on contaminated fuel and gas tax holiday price gouging as state regulators meet Friday to renew strict pump rules. -
The U.S. Army significantly expands its order for GM Defense's M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle, securing years of production for the Concord manufacturing site. -
East Carolina University graduate Jonathan Howell will take over leadership of the state's marine fisheries agency on Monday following the retirement of Kathy Rawls. -
Governor Josh Stein celebrates the opening of The Whiskey Project Group's 60,000-square-foot waterfront hub, marking another major economic win for Chowan County.
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