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State House, Senate at impasse over school reopening bill
RALEIGH — Majorities of the House and Senate agree that N.C. schools need legislative prodding to reopen, but they’re struggling to come to terms on how to do it.
Moss appointed to 5 N.C. House committees
RALEIGH — Recently elected Rep. Ben Moss has been assigned to five committees in the N.C. House of Representatives for the upcoming session.
Moss kicks off new year with swearing-in ceremony
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Sheriff James Clemmons opened superior court on New Year’s Day for a special session — the swearing-in of Ben Moss.
Moore declares mandate for GOP lawmakers, previews redistricting
RALEIGH — Redistricting could prove contentious in next year’s legislative session.
Robinson, Bell speak at Moss campaign event
ELLERBE — A couple of heavy hitters came out to Richmond County on Tuesday to encourage voters to choose Republicans in the upcoming election.
Former legislator, Hamlet lawyer Melanie Goodwin dies following decade-long cancer battle
RALEIGH — Former N.C. state representative Melanie Goodwin has passed away after an 11-year battle with cancer.
N.C. House fails to override veto on bill reopening gyms, bars
RALEIGH — The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state.
Brewer running for District 66 House seat
ROCKINGHAM — Rep. Scott Brewer announced Thursday that he intends to run to keep the District 66 seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Redistricting decision could delay NCGA primaries, elections board says
RALEIGH — With 2020 primaries quickly approaching, the State Board of Elections says it will need contested election maps by early December.
