A recently introduced bill in the NC General Assembly would stiffen the penalties for littering in an effort to combat the worsening problem of trash disfiguring local highways.
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Local representatives concerned with slow pace of reopening
Local representatives are concerned with the slow pace of reopening. Included are statements from Rep. John Bell, Sen. Jim Perry and Rep. Chris Humphrey.
NC House votes to override Cooper's budget veto
A snap vote Wednesday morning caught NC House Democrats off guard, allowing House Republicans to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto.
Legislative roundup for the week of June 17-21
A look at some of the activity in the General Assembly last week:
HB483: Let Them Spawn
SB529: Fees/Returned Checks
SB366: 10th Grade/College Transfer Pathways
HB658: Allow Donations of Unexpired Drugs
HB389: ABC/University Athletic Facility
SB315: North Carolina Farm Act of 2019
Legislative roundup for the week of June 10-14
A look at some of the activity in the General Assembly last week.
Bryan Hanks: Gutless legislators follow their party's orders — instead of doing the right thing
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks is having a hard time processing the N.C. House’s decision not to override Gov. Cooper’s veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivor’s Protection Act.
Legislative roundup for the week of May 6-9
An update on activity in the General Assembly this past week.
Sen. Jim Perry: State audit reveals $800 million in overpayments
Beth Wood, the auditor, said that of “the $800 million [the companies] are sitting on, there hasn’t been any – very little I’ll say – reinvestment or help to those sitting on a waitlist.”
Legislative roundup for the week of March 25-28
Here is a look at some of the activity from local legislators in the General Assembly in Raleigh this week.
Neuse News' top stories from June 2018
As we look back at 2018, we’re sharing the top five stories from June through December.
Farmers, officials weigh in on aftermath of Florence
The pulse of rural communities in Eastern North Carolina is agriculture, be it crops or livestock. As vibrant as these local industries are, flooding caused by Hurricane Florence has proven to be a disruptive force.
Water contamination could pose serious health issues
As the waters from Hurricane Florence recede, a new health and environment threat may emerge across Eastern North Carolina.
Hog Farming is a part of NC's ecosystem
North Carolina is the second largest producer of hogs in the United States, with more than two million pigs in Duplin County alone. According to the North Carolina Pork Council, hogs are a $2.9 billion industry in the state, accounting for 46,000 jobs.
Seven Springs breaks ground for new fire station
The Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department is getting a new home.