This week, Bill is joined by James Buice to talk tarpon and he also speaks with Charles Ray Matthews of Sporting Classics Magazine on Father’s Day fishing and more.
A sweeping elections bill has stalled in the North Carolina General Assembly following criticism and pushback from lawmakers and outside groups, leaving questions about the measure’s future. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s military communities are set to benefit from funding included in the U.S. Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act. Katie Zehnder of Carolina Journal joins the program […]
The North Carolina House has unanimously approved the Dominique Moody Safety Act, legislation inspired by the tragic death of six-year-old Dominique Moody and aimed at strengthening child welfare protections. Audio from Rep. Carla Cunningham highlights the bipartisan support behind the measure. Meanwhile, new state audits have uncovered significant delays in unemployment benefit processing and identified […]
Governor Josh Stein’s nominee to lead the Department of Public Safety is facing increased scrutiny from state senators over ethics concerns and questions surrounding her law enforcement record. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to examine House Bill 958, a wide-ranging elections measure that includes performance audits and other changes designed […]
Legislative leaders are pushing back the timeline for finalizing North Carolina’s state budget, signaling that negotiations between House and Senate leaders remain ongoing. Meanwhile, JetZero has officially broken ground on its new Greensboro manufacturing facility, marking a major economic development milestone for the state. The Carolina Hurricanes’ run to the Stanley Cup Final is also […]
General Assembly updates, incentive programs, budget framework and more on Monday’s Carolina Journal News Hour.
This week, Bill is joined by Christopher Lawing and Tourism Director from Fries, VA, Kevin Coombs.
Updates on Decarlos Brown, Helene relief and funding, rising utility rates and more on the Carolina Journal News Hour.
North Carolina lawmakers have sent a bill delaying certain property tax reappraisals to Governor Stein’s desk, continuing a broader debate over property tax relief and local government revenue. Meanwhile, sports wagering continues to generate significant revenue for the state, with collections approaching $300 million since legal betting launched in 2024. Andy Jackson of the John […]
State Rep. Sarah Stevens is stepping down from the North Carolina House to focus on her campaign for the state Supreme Court, creating another opening in the General Assembly. Meanwhile, new data shows that roughly two-thirds of Opportunity Scholarship funding is going to lower-income families, fueling continued debate over the state’s school choice program. State […]
North Carolina lawmakers are asking the Mecklenburg County District Attorney to review whether criminal charges may be warranted against DSS officials following revelations uncovered during the Dominique Moody investigation. Theresa Opeka from Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss changes to the State Health Plan, including higher Medicare reimbursement rates and new provider tier structures […]
On this episode, Bill is joined by David Blackley from Renfrow Hardware & Renfrow Farms, and Brett Baronak from the Carolina Thread Trail.