News

Mecklenburg sheriff, court clerk added as defendants in federal eCourts lawsuit

The latest version of a federal lawsuit challenging the rollout of North Carolina’s eCourts system adds Mecklenburg County’s sheriff and Superior Court clerk as defendants. The suit also adds four new plaintiffs, bringing the total number to 13.

CJ Staff
News

Legislative leaders support elections board’s arguments in federal voter ID fight

Lawyers for North Carolina’s top legislative leaders are supporting arguments from the State Board of Elections in a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s voter identification law. The move is designed to ensure that lawmakers could participate in any appeals.

CJ Staff
News

Coming off South Carolina victory, Trump to rally in Greensboro Saturday

In South Carolina's Saturday Republican presidential primary, 60% of voters choose former President Donald Trump as their nominee for the 2024 presidential race. Just over 39% of voters chose the state's former governor, Nikki Haley, as the nominee. The vote comes as North Carolina voters prep for the March 5 primary and as Trump plans a visit to Greensboro this weekend.

Donna King

Help Support Non-profit Journalism & Donate Today

News

Report: Nearly half a million illegal immigrants reside in NC

The United States, including North Carolina, is facing a growing number of serious issues due to the millions of illegal immigrants that have come into the country since President Joe Biden took office, and experts say the problems are likely to get a lot worse.

Theresa Opeka
News

Federal suit against NC abortion rules could be decided without trial

Planned Parenthood and North Carolina’s top legislative leaders will file motions in federal court that will ask a judge to resolve a dispute over new abortion rules without a trial. An injunction issued in September 2023 has blocked two pieces of the state’s latest abortion law from taking effect.

CJ Staff