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Samaritan’s Purse provides relief efforts in Western NC

By Old North News Report | Oct 6, 2024

Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian-based international relief organization based in Boone, NC, is on the ground in Western North Carolina, providing relief and assistance to victims of Hurricane Helene.

Sen. Budd: ‘Outrageous’ Biden-Harris Admin. claims FEMA has insufficient funds for hurricane season ‘after they allocated over $1.4 billion to house illegal aliens’

By Old North News Report | Oct 6, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) said it’s “outrageous” the Biden-Harris Administration announced last week that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has insufficient funds for the remainder of the hurricane season after the administration “allocated over $1.4 billion” for illegal aliens.

Seventy-four percent of North Carolina voters oppose allowing Chinese interests to own farmland in the state, according to new poll

By Old North News Report | Feb 23, 2024

Almost three-quarters of North Carolina voters oppose Chinese interests owning North Carolina farmland.

Pro-Palestinian group that held UNC rally said event was part of 'same movement' as Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel

By Old North News Report | Dec 13, 2023

A group that led the Oct. 12 "Day of Resistance" rally at UNC-Chapel Hill distributed a “toolkit” that said the rally was part of the same "movement" as Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel that left 1,210 Israelis dead.

Facebook ‘Whistleblower’: AG lawsuit against Meta ‘a step in the right direction’

By Old North News Report | Oct 31, 2023

Facebook “whistleblower” Ryan Hartwig said Attorney General Josh Stein's (D-NC) lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta is a “step in the right direction.”

Crime Researcher: Israel allowed private gun ownership to help ‘cover all the possible’ terrorist targets

By Old North News Report | Oct 20, 2023

Crime researcher Dr. John Lott said Israel allowed private gun ownership specifically to help cover possible terrorist targets, as country loosens gun restrictions in order to arm citizenry.

Attorney General Josh Stein Demands Answers from HCA Over Cancer Services

By Old North News Report | Oct 5, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein on September 29, 2023 demanded that HCA explain decreases in cancer services.

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

By Old North News Report | Oct 4, 2023

On September 28, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.

Attorney General Josh Stein Encourages Western North Carolina Residents to Share Their Concerns about HCA/Mission Cancer Care

By Old North News Report | Oct 3, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein today asked North Carolinians in western North Carolina to file complaints with his office if they are being affected by the lack of certain cancer treatments for adults with leukemia and lymphoma at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Governor Cooper Urges Congress to Continue Program that Helps NC Families Afford High-Speed Internet

By Old North News Report | Oct 3, 2023

Congress must act to reauthorize the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) so that people can continue to afford to connect to high speed internet, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina’s Congressional delegation.

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus Counties

By Old North News Report | Sep 28, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Heath Nance to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 13, serving Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties.

Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on Senate Bill 749

By Old North News Report | Sep 28, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly passed Senate Bill 749.

Governor Cooper and Emergency Management Officials Encourage North Carolinians to be Prepared for Tropical Storm Weather

By Old North News Report | Sep 27, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Emergency Management are encouraging North Carolinians across eastern and central portions of the state to be prepared for tropical weather over the next couple of days.

Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on Budget

By Old North News Report | Sep 27, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement after the General Assembly proposed its 2023-2025 budget.

Governor Cooper Proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month

By Old North News Report | Sep 21, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino, Latinx and Latine communities across North Carolina.

Budd Co-sponsors Secure Our Border Act

By Old North News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored the Secure Our Border Act. The legislation is the Senate companion to H.R. 2, the House immigration bill that passed on May 10, 2023.

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By Old North News Report | Sep 19, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement applauding the Court of Appeals’ decision to uphold the SAFE Child Act’s lookback window.

U.S., North Carolina gas prices far outpace inflation

By Old North News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Gas prices have risen by nearly 20 percent nationally and in North Carolina since the beginning of the year, significantly higher than the 4.6 percent average increase in the overall Consumer Price Index over the same time period. North Carolina pump prices are more than five times higher in 2023 than the overall annual inflation rate for August.

Bipartisan Attorneys General Announce $1.37 Billion Opioid Settlement in Principle with Kroger

By Old North News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he reached an agreement in principle with Kroger that will require the grocery chain to pay $1.37 billion to participating state and local governments for its role in the opioid crisis

Budd Co-Sponsors Bill to Ban Federal Mask Mandates

By Old North News Report | Sep 13, 2023

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored the Freedom to Breathe Act.

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