This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss Gov. Josh Stein’s handoff of a DMV overhaul to the Legislature, as well as a real primary challenge to the state’s most powerful lawmaker. Subscribe […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – As the deadline approaches for people to get REAL IDs, the pressure on the North Carolina DMV is building. Officials say they have made improvements. But residents are still reporting massive lines, long wait times, and an inability to book online appointments. Subscribe to the podcast […]

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Vince and callers sound off on the flawed DMV system, Trump approval ratings and Mediation Monday. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.

Wayne Goodwin stepping down as NCDMV Commissioner, a bill discouraging student cell phone use in class, urgent audit needs and performance review expansions, legal clashes over NC elections board changes, and proposed disaster relief funding for agriculture. Theresa Opeka from Carolina Journal discussed a bill to complete homes for Hurricane Florence and Matthew survivors and Goodwin’s […]

The General Assembly’s plan to override HB10 next week, the DMV computer outage from yesterday, ongoing recovery for over 1,500 Helene victims still in hotels, the tight NC Supreme Court race, and the county canvas. Donna King from Carolina Journal discussed the balance between quality of life and government control. Senator Ted Budd commented on […]

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For the first time, N.C. residents can renew their state-issued ID by going to payments.ncdot.gov and following the instructions indicated on the page. The ID's can be renewed up to six months prior to expiration for those wanting to skip the wait. The current price to renew an ID is $14, plus a $3 online convenience fee.