Old North News

Party debate builds in GOP as lawmakers divided on support return of earmarks

By Savannah Howe | Apr 8, 2021

House Republicans are following up on former President Donald Trump's 2018 recommendation to bring back earmarks despite the disapproval of other GOP lawmakers.

North Carolina mail-in ballot deadline now handed off to Supreme Court

By Savannah Howe | Oct 31, 2020

North Carolina officials continue to disagree over the deadline for accepting mail-in ballots this year, and the U.S. Supreme Court may finally hand down an executive decision.

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SBA financial support available to North Carolinians related to earthquake; physical damage deadline fast approaching

By Savannah Howe | 3 years ago

The Small Business Administration is still offering financial support to North Carolina community members affected by the Aug. 9 earthquake, but time is running out.

Convention of States continues work despite North Carolina's COVID-19 legislative shutdown

By Savannah Howe | Apr 14, 2020

The North Carolina legislature is in a state of changing gears as the novel 2019 coronavirus pandemic continues to upset normal operations across the nation. With committee meetings put on hold, some key legislative agenda items have sat unattended.