Donald Trump returned to North Carolina, a crucial battleground state for the upcoming election, but was notably absent his usual ally, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the GOP gubernatorial nominee. Robinson’s controversial remarks about race, gender, and sexual orientation have sparked concern within the Republican party, potentially jeopardizing their chances in other key races.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is facing calls to drop out of the gubernatorial race after a bombshell report alleged his involvement in a pornographic website and controversial online statements. The allegations have sparked a political firestorm in the key battleground state, with Republican Senator Thom Tillis demanding accountability from Robinson.
A Raleigh, North Carolina man is embroiled in a legal battle to reclaim his multimillion-dollar mansion after it was fraudulently transferred to a stranger. The case highlights a loophole in North Carolina law that allows for the transfer of property without proper verification, leaving homeowners vulnerable to fraud.
The Arts Council of Henderson County is hosting the 65th annual Art on Main Fine Art + Craft Festival in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on September 28-29, 2024. The event features over 100 artists showcasing a variety of fine arts and crafts, live demonstrations, and a raffle with donated artwork.
This week brings exciting developments in the cannabis industry, including the opening of North Carolina’s first legal recreational cannabis store, challenges faced by D.C. medical dispensaries, and Trulieve’s expansion across the nation. Read on for the latest news and insights.
A former poultry barn in North Carolina has been transformed into a state-of-the-art greenhouse, showcasing the potential of converting factory farms into eco-friendly agricultural hubs. The Transfarmation Project®, in collaboration with former poultry farmers Tom and Sokchea Lim, has created a vibrant vegetable farm and research center, demonstrating the environmental and economic benefits of transitioning to specialty-crop production.
ClassWallet, a leading financial technology company, has been selected by North Carolina’s State Education Assistance Authority to continue administering the state’s Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program. The program utilizes ClassWallet’s secure digital wallet platform to ensure families can effectively use public funds to address the diverse educational needs of students with disabilities, providing transparency and accountability for administrators and policymakers.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban admitted to funding efforts to get Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the North Carolina presidential ballot, despite Kennedy now seeking to remove his name. This revelation sheds light on the influence of wealthy individuals in politics and the complexities of ballot access.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently endorsed Donald Trump for president, is facing legal challenges to remove his name from ballots in North Carolina and other key states. His efforts to withdraw his candidacy have been met with resistance due to the complexity and cost of reprinting ballots, raising concerns about potential spoiler effects in the election.
Veteran pollster Nate Silver analyzes the 2024 presidential election, focusing on North Carolina and Georgia as key swing states. While Kamala Harris currently holds a slight lead over Donald Trump, Silver highlights North Carolina’s importance, stating that a Harris victory there would significantly increase her chances of winning the Electoral College. Silver delves into the demographics and political leanings of both states, highlighting their similarities and differences, and emphasizes the role of voter turnout and potential shifts in national trends.
