Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.
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Unofficial 2024 North Carolina General Election Council of State Results
Preliminary results from the North Carolina 2024 General Election show a strong voter turnout, with 67.01% of registered voters casting ballots. As of 11:42 p.m. on election night, 92.36% of precincts (2,455 out of 2,658) have reported results, reflecting over 5.2 million votes.
9 Facts About the Vote Counting and Reporting Process in NC
As Election Day nears for the 2024 general election, the State Board of Elections wants to make sure voters and news reporters understand what to expect on Nov. 5 and beyond, including how the vote counting and results reporting process works in North Carolina.
Statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign Keeps Impaired Drivers Off N.C. Roads
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the “Halloween Booze It & Lose It” campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired.
North Carolina's September Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted September 2024 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, remaining unchanged from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
Candidate Interview: Charles Dudley
BJ Murphy speaks with Charles Dudley, who is running for a North Carolina Senate seat in the upcoming 2024 election. Dudley is challenging incumbent Bob Brinson.
Candidate Interview: Bob Brinson
BJ Murphy speaks with incumbent Bob Brinson, who is running for the North Carolina Senate in the upcoming 2024 election. Brinson is challenging candidate Charles Dudley for the seat.
Candidate Interview: Sammy Aiken
BJ Murphy speaks with former city council member Sammy Aiken, who is running for Lenoir County Commissioner - At Large in the upcoming 2024 election. Aiken is competing against incumbents Keith King and Linda Rouse Sutton for one of two available seats.
Candidate Interview: Keith King
BJ Murphy speaks with incumbent Keith King, who is vying to retain his position as Lenoir County Commissioner - At Large in the upcoming 2024 election. King faces competition from fellow incumbent Linda Rouse Sutton and former city council member Sammy Aiken as they seek one of two available seats.
Early voting turnout in Lenoir County shows strong start
Early voting in Lenoir County has seen a robust turnout as residents engage in the electoral process ahead of the upcoming election. From October 17 to 22, 2024, a total of 8,963 voters cast their ballots across various early voting sites, with daily participation reflecting patterns that suggest increased engagement during weekdays.
Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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Voter ID information for upcoming November election
Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill Into Law
"Recovery for Western North Carolina will require unprecedented help from state and federal sources and this legislation is a strong first step. Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage but also showed the resiliency of North Carolina’s people and its communities and we must continue the bipartisan work to help them build back strong."
Charles T. Dudley seeks NC Senate seat with focus on community welfare
Charles T. Dudley, a candidate for the North Carolina Senate from District 3, which includes Craven, Beaufort, and Lenoir counties, is drawing on a lifetime of service to advocate for the needs of his constituents. His opponent for the District 3 seat is incumbent Bob Brinson who took over the seat when Senator Jim Perry resigned this past July.
Rep. Chris Humphrey seeks re-election in 2024, highlighting economic and infrastructure focus
North Carolina State Representative Chris Humphrey is seeking re-election in 2024, running as an incumbent to retain his seat in the House. A lifelong Lenoir County resident, Humphrey has spent decades in public service and business, first as a town council member in La Grange, and later as a Lenoir County commissioner. Humphrey is now aiming to continue his tenure in the General Assembly.