North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill on Monday that proposed to restore checks and balances to his executive powers, which have been extended amid the CCP virus pandemic. “North Carolina is emerging from a global pandemic with lives saved and a strong economy because of effective statewide measures to protect public health under…
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Reined In Emergency Executive Powers
North Carolina Legislative and Congressional Maps Approved; Democrats Say They’re Gerrymandered
The Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly approved new legislative and congressional district maps on Thursday amid Democrats alleging the maps are gerrymandered. After the 2020 U.S. Census, North Carolina gained a 14th congressional district in the western part of the state. Unlike some other states, the maps don’t require Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature, nor can he…
Former Hospital Executive Wins $10 Million in Discrimination’ Case
A former North Carolina hospital executive who said he was fired from his job because he’s a white male was awarded $10 million in a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday. A federal jury in Charlotte decided that Novant Health, which is a hospital system based in North Carolina and serves four states, has to pay David Duvall, its former…
Ex-Hospital Executive Wins $10 Million in Discrimination Lawsuit
A former North Carolina hospital executive who said he was fired from his job because he’s a white male was awarded $10 million in a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday. A federal jury in Charlotte decided that Novant Health, which is a hospital system based in North Carolina and serves four states, has to pay David Duvall, its former…
Krispy Kreme Begins Vaccine Mandates; Employee Prepares to be Terminated
October 26, 2021
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The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in North Carolina has joined the ranks of companies implementing vaccine mandates for its employers. In September, the company said in a press release that “certain employees and contractors” must get the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 30 or be terminated. “Since when does a company built on sugar get to…
2 Teens Shot and Killed While Breaking Into North Carolina Home, Police Say
By Simone Jasper From The Charlotte Observer Two teenagers were shot to death after forcing their way into a North Carolina home, officials said. The Fayetteville Police Department said officers were responding to a home break-in at about 5 p.m. Saturday when a resident reported shooting two people who had gotten inside. Both teens were…
North Carolina House Bill Proposes to ‘Rein In’ Gov. Roy Cooper’s Emergency Executive Powers
October 21, 2021
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The North Carolina House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill that proposes to restore checks and balances on Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive powers during an extended emergency. The Emergency Powers Accountability Act (EPAA), or House Bill 264, would require Cooper to get “concurrence of the Council of State” before “exercising certain authorities.” The…
North Carolina Parent Seeks to Halt ‘Medical Tribalism’ in Schools
A North Carolina parent seeks to prohibit “medical tribalism” in schools after his child reported school officials differentiating between the vaccinated and unvaccinated students. Chad Slotta spoke of two reported incidents to The Epoch Times: one in which his child recorded a Wake County school principal advising students over the intercom to get vaccinated, and…
Betty Lynn, Thelma Lou on ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ Has Died
MOUNT AIRY, N.C.—Betty Lynn, the film and television actress who was best known for her role as Barney Fife’s sweetheart Thelma Lou on “The Andy Griffith Show,” has died. She was 95. Lynn died peacefully Saturday after a brief illness, The Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, North Carolina, announced in a statement. Lynn appeared…
North Carolina Police Officers and Firefighters Face Off With City of Raleigh on Vaccine Mandates
A group of 118 police officers, firefighters, and other city employees have banded together to form the City of Raleigh Freedom to Choose (CRFC) coalition to challenge the city’s vaccine mandates for employees. CRFC is represented by James Lawrence of Envisage Law. In an Oct. 11 letter addressed to Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and other…
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