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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Torbett details accomplishments by North Carolina House

By Elle Johnson | Jul 10, 2020

North Carolina Rep. John Torbett (R-Gaston) has detailed legislative accomplishments for Medicaid and the Second Amendment Protection Act in recent posts that he made to Facebook.

Republican lawmaker wanted governor to allow GOP convention in Charlotte 'without excessive red tape'

By Elle Johnson | Jun 24, 2020

Before the Republican National Committee moved the main parts of its convention from Charlotte to Jacksonville, Flordia, Rep. Kelly Hastings (R-Cleveland) requested that Gov. Roy Cooper allow the nomination ceremony to happen in North Carolina without "excessive red tape."

Gaston County slated to receive $3.9M in COVID-19-based funding, lawmaker says

By Elle Johnson | May 26, 2020

Rep. John Torbett said community members struggling financially because of COVID-19 might be eligible for the new Gaston County CARE Plan.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

Hastings encourages North Carolina residents to look towards the future amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

Rep. Kelly Hastings (R-Cherryville) encouraged North Carolina residents to look toward the future during the current pandemic as he discussed future plans for the district.

Torbett and Hastings help North Carolina during pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

As Rep. John Torbett (R-Stanley) advanced a new small business loan program, Rep. Kelly Hastings (R-Cherryville) is explaining the importance of task force decisions.