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N.C.NC House bill frees midwives of supervisionSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 2:26pm.READ MORE:
Certified midwives could practice without the supervision of a physician in North Carolina under a bill making its way through the House.
Full story... » Parental consent for treatment of STDs in NC billSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:35pm.READ MORE:
Some North Carolina lawmakers want to require minors seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and other problems to get parental consent first.
Full story... » Skyway, other turnpike projects removed from NC House billSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:45pm.READ MORE:
Three contentious turnpike projects are no longer included in Gov. Pat McCrory's transportation overhaul.
The House Appropriations Committee adopted a new version of the bill Tuesday that removed the Cape Fear Skyway, the Garden Parkway and the Mid-Currituck Bridge from the plan.
Full story... » NC House tentatively OK's concealed weapon billSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 9:13am.READ MORE:
The state House has given its initial approval to Republican legislation that would expand where concealed weapon permit holders can carry or store their pistols, while extending penalties for crimes committed with a gun.
Full story... » Ceremony to remember Bladen Co. deputy, fallen NC officersSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 8:09am.READ MORE:
North Carolina is paying tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty with the state's annual Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony. Attorney General Roy Cooper will deliver opening remarks at the event being held Tuesday morning at Village Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
Full story... » NC loan interest changes given final Senate OKSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:38pm.READ MORE:
Senate legislation sought by North Carolina's consumer finance companies to increase interest rate limits on installment loans and charge late payment fees for the first time is now heading to the House.
Full story... » Late Sen. Ed Jones recalled by NC General AssemblySubmitted by Chris Phillips on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:36pm.READ MORE:
Former legislative colleagues from both political parties are remembering state Sen. Ed Jones as a man of dignity who inspired loyalty and cared about education.
Full story... » NC Senate OKs more pension fund investment choiceSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:35pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina lawmakers want to give state Treasurer Janet Cowell more flexibility in how to invest public employee pension funds.
Full story... » NC county votes to end Alcoa dam licensing fightSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:34pm.READ MORE:
Officials in the North Carolina county that's home to a closed Alcoa aluminum smelter are removing a hurdle to the corporation renewing a license for dams that once powered the plant and now produce electricity for sale.
Full story... » 1 NC city, 2 in SC among tops for unmarried momsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:11pm.READ MORE:
A new US Census report finds that a North Carolina city is No. 2 in the country for its percentage of recent unmarried mothers, and two South Carolina cities are in the Top 10.
Full story... » UNC-Chapel Hill to compensate Folt $520K, benefitsSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:49pm.READ MORE:
The incoming chancellor of the country's oldest public university will enjoy several benefits beyond her $520,000 annual salary when she moves from the Ivy League to North Carolina this summer.
Full story... » Senate agrees to hike boat fees for dredging costsSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:48pm.READ MORE:
Boat owners across North Carolina would face higher fees to pay for coastal dredging projects thanks to legislation that received a preliminary OK from the state Senate.
Full story... » House OKs bill allowing fewer runoff voting sitesSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:47pm.READ MORE:
Lots of North Carolina legislators believe counties should be able to scale back voting locations during runoff elections to save money and administrative headaches.
Full story... » NC district attorneys present plan for safer stateSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 8:43pm.READ MORE:
District Attorneys across North Carolina came to Charlotte Thursday to push for a safer state.
Full story... » NC legislature agrees to mandate for newborn testSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 9:37pm.READ MORE:
The General Assembly has agreed all North Carolina hospitals should be required to assess newborns for heart defects using an inexpensive test.
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