Pet News North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor Hunter Stedman, December 2, 2024 By GARY D. ROBERTSON – Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing on the ballot constitutional amendments that could buttress GOP voting and tax… Continue Reading
Pet News Why AP called the North Carolina governor’s race for Josh Stein Hunter Stedman, November 6, 2024 By BRIAN SLODYSKO – Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive lead gained from votes cast before Election Day helped deliver victory to North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat who handily defeated Republican Mark Robinson, the state’s scandal-plagued lieutenant governor. Two factors were largely responsible for Stein’s win…. Continue Reading
Pet News Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town Hunter Stedman, October 22, 2024 By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community last weekend, a sheriff said Wednesday as a man in North Carolina appeared in court for allegedly threatening aid workers in that… Continue Reading
Pet News Here’s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual Hunter Stedman, October 9, 2024 By SETH BORENSTEIN – AP Science Writer With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts’ worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton from a minimal hurricane to a massive Category 5 in less than 10… Continue Reading