Hickory Sun

North Carolina Legislature Oks bill that calls for check on governor's power

By Charmaine Little | Jul 22, 2020

The North Carolina Legislature has pushed through Rep. Destin Hall’s (R-Caldwell) bill that would call for the Council of State to approve executive orders.

Companies come together to create reusable copper face masks for COVID-19 protection

By Charmaine Little | Apr 21, 2020

Several North Carolina-based production companies joined forces to develop reusable copper facemasks, according to Area Development on April 8.

North Carolina senator says more COVID-19 testing is needed to properly address the pandemic through government policy

By Charmaine Little | Apr 9, 2020

A state senator said North Carolina needs to conduct more COVID-19 testing to determine how the government can best move forward addressing the pandemic.