State Elections Board Nixes Sunday Voting in Columbus and Scotland Counties
North Carolina officials largely sided with Republicans to limit Sunday voting across the state ahead of the November election.
Out-of-State Police Search UNC Pembroke’s Flock Cameras, Records Show
A Wilmington attorney wanted to know who was accessing surveillance footage on the college campus. The answer surprised him.
Scotland County Detention Center Has Dire Needs, Local Officials Say
The jail in Laurinburg hasn’t passed a state inspection since 2022. But replacing it poses challenges for the poor county.
Remembering the Life and Death of Sara Graham
A 911 dispatcher who answered a call in 2015 about a young woman’s disappearance wanted to keep her memory alive.
Dallas Woodhouse Suggested Early-Voting Changes in Columbus County, Text Shows
The state elections board will set the early-voting schedules for Columbus and Scotland counties ahead of the November election.
The Lumbee Tribe Wants Better Health Care. It May Be On Its Own.
Researchers and health care providers say money from the Indian Health Service won’t be enough to meet the tribe’s needs.
New Work Rules Could Drop Thousands of Sick N.C. Residents From Medicaid
People with serious illnesses will need a doctor to verify twice a year that they’re too sick to work, or they risk losing their health insurance.
More Politics & Government Coverage
Columbus County Still Has ‘Financial Management Issues,’ State Auditor Says
The state, which has been monitoring the county’s finances since 2020, highlighted several concerns in a new report.
State Board Dismisses Columbus County Election Complaint
The complaint accused the local elections board chair of failing to provide virtual access to a meeting.
Chemours Settles Forever Chemicals Lawsuit Out of Court
More than 2,600 plaintiffs sued the chemical manufacturer for releasing GenX and other PFAS into the Cape Fear River.
Rising Costs for State Health Plan Strain Local Budgets
Whiteville officials said they had to raise taxes to keep up with the insurance program for government employees. Meanwhile, Columbus County workers won’t get raises.
Columbus County Will Get a New Team of Community Paramedics
Officials say a state grant will help the county handle emergency calls for behavioral health issues, including overdoses.
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