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Rep. McHenry: 'Chairman Gruenberg must resign immediately'

North Carolina State Representative Patrick McHenry has called for the immediate resignation of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg. McHenry cited Gruenberg's failures and emphasized the need for new leadership at the FDIC in a statement made on May 15 via a post on X.

By Hickory Sun | May 30, 2024

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School system changing in North Carolina due to change of House leadership

In North Carolina, Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Republican from Mecklenburg County recently associated herself with the Democratic party and is playing a significant role in sponsoring a bill to enhance the Opportunity Scholarships that provide private school tuition. This proposal has been highly supported by the Republican Party.

By Hickory Sun | Nov 5, 2023

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John Locke Foundation CEO alleges Cooper's action endanger North Carolina's economic future

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 18, 2020

Amy Cooke, the CEO of the John Locke Foundation and publisher of Carolina Journal, recently alleged that the unilateral actions of Gov. Roy Cooper have left North Carolina in a “reopening purgatory” that endangers the economic future of the state.

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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.

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Delinquent utility accounts costing Hickory $100k per month, city manager reports

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 19, 2020

City Manager Warren Wood said Hickory's number of delinquent utility customers has doubled and is costing the municipality approximately $100,000 per month since Gov. Roy Cooper ordered the suspension of utility disconnections and late fees for payments.

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Catawba County interim health director says department has been 'working diligently' to prepare for potential spread of COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Mar 12, 2020

According to the state's Department of Health and Human Services, the first confirmed case of the coronavirus has been reported in North Carolina. However, there hasn't been any confirmed cases in Catawba County.

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New sexual assault protections take effect in North Carolina

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.