Elections
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3 things happening in NC: ‘Moral Monday’ protests the SAVE Act in Washington
Bishop William Barber II condemns Trump’s controversial voting bill, the SAVE Act. Plus, major voting changes afoot at the NC state legislature.
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NC Congressman Chuck Edwards faces censure for ‘inappropriate actions’ toward two young staffers
Investigators found Edwards had created a “hostile work environment” through a pattern of “inappropriate actions” toward the two young staffers, though it found no evidence he had inappropriately touched them or made explicitly sexual comments to them.
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An NC county’s election director quits, citing lack of support
In her resignation letter, Anson County’s election director cited a laundry list of issues, including broken salary and training promises, mistreatment and ballot security concerns. She was alone in the office, with no deputy director or staff to help.
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NC elections board says it won’t name allegedly dead voters, raising concerns
The lack of transparency means NC voters at present have no way to verify if they have been inaccurately flagged as deceased and are subject to removal from voter rolls.
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Republican officials bar another North Carolina reporter from Michael Whatley event
Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley has a pattern of denying press entry. Here’s what to know.
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NC Auditor Dave Boliek expressed polling site preferences and looked to boost GOP turnout, messages show
Emails, texts, and voicemails show how the office of North Carolina Auditor Dave Boliek sought to shape early voting plans that could benefit Republicans.
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Good News Friday: NC employees get ‘historic’ boost in parental leave
NC is near the top in parental leave for state workers. Plus, a Republican operative gets the boot for trying to cut voting hours.
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3 things happening in NC this week: Yet another attack on voting rights
NC lawmakers consider bill that would impact voting rights, and the Lumbee Homecoming kicks off Friday This is three things happening in NC this week.
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Here’s what’s in the North Carolina legislature’s controversial election bill
The sweeping election bill was set to speed through the North Carolina committee process Tuesday, but hit a speed bump as dozens of protesters filled legislative halls and committee rooms.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte’s search for a new mayor heats up
More than 100 people applied to be the new mayor in Charlotte, including some big names. Plus, Juneteenth celebrations and medical examiners walk out.
