Governor Josh Stein has signed four bills into law while criticizing provisions he says place “petty” restrictions on the governor’s authority. Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is opposing a proposed Duke Energy settlement, arguing that a 6.8% rate increase remains too costly for North Carolina customers. The program also examines the growing federal debate over […]
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case, marking a major development in the prosecution surrounding the death of the six-year-old. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has withdrawn Jeff Smythe’s nomination to lead the Department of Public Safety, blaming the North Carolina Senate for failing to act on the appointment. Mitch Kokai of […]
Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District have selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards as their nominee for the November election. The program recaps Monday night’s GOP executive committee meeting, including an on-the-ground report from Jeff Brewer on how Balkcom secured the nomination and the reaction from western North Carolina Republicans. […]
Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District are meeting tonight to select a replacement nominee following Congressman Chuck Edwards’ withdrawal from the race. State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom appears to be the frontrunner after Sen. Tim Moffitt and Adam Smith announced they would not seek the nomination. The program also features a two-part exclusive interview with […]
This week, Bill is joined by NC Travel Counselor and Boating Enthusiast Charles Jenkin as well as Jeremy Early of All Points Adventures.
Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District are moving quickly to select a replacement nominee following Congressman Chuck Edwards’ withdrawal from the race. The program also looks at the Department of Public Instruction’s first-year update on Superintendent Mo Green’s strategic plan, highlighting baseline results collected before the plan’s implementation. Andy Jackson of the John Locke […]
The fallout from Congressman Chuck Edwards’ decision to end his reelection campaign continues, with Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation breaking down the political implications for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District and what comes next as Republicans search for a replacement nominee. The program also covers House Speaker Mike Johnson’s prediction that Republican Laurie […]
Congressman Chuck Edwards has announced he is ending his reelection campaign following the release of a House Ethics Committee report, creating a major shakeup in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. The program also covers the North Carolina House’s failure to reach a final agreement on hemp legislation after competing lobbying efforts left lawmakers divided. Theresa […]
North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards has been found to have violated the U.S. House code of conduct over his involvement with two female staffers. Donna King of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss North Carolina’s strong public pension performance and what it means as concerns continue to grow over the long-term solvency of Social […]
The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Monday, August 3rd, 2026. Hour 1 Segment 1 – Cox Mill HS parents file lawsuit against Board of Education over Boys in the girls’ locker room Segment 2 – Report: roughly 1,600 people laid off this year in Charlotte Segment 3 – US Treasury steps in to “strengthen” Japanese […]
Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss two high-profile legal disputes between Governor Josh Stein and legislative leaders that are now scheduled for arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court in November. The program also examines comments from Asheville’s mayor, who argues current state laws are contributing to rising gun […]
North Carolina is expanding efforts to attract aerospace and defense manufacturers as state leaders work to strengthen the state’s growing defense industry. The program also covers a new agreement with ICE to establish an immigration processing center in North Carolina. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the show to discuss Chatham County’s decision to terminate […]