Kevrick McKain
Kevrick McKain is the North Carolina state director of Americans for Citizen Voting.
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State senator says DMV would be out of business if it were in the private sector
Significant changes could be coming from the Senate Transportation Committee including digital driver’s licenses and a new way of hiring the commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles, amid ongoing complaints.
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NC high schooler selected for elite US Navy Summer Flight Academy
Most high school students fresh out of school are headed to the beach, spending time with friends, and just relaxing for the summer. However, Clayton High School graduating senior Madelyn McCartney is not one of those students.
Opinion
NC swimming proficiency is among worst, but local initiatives can make summer safer
Summer in North Carolina brings a surge in water activities. As an advocate for water safety, it’s concerning to know that 18.2% of adults in North Carolina can’t swim, putting the state in the 38th position for swimming proficiency. This isn’t just a statistic — it represents a significant risk every summer. But there’s a...
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State treasurer worries State Health Plan may need emergency funding
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell sounded the alarm on the financial solvency of the State Health Plan at the Council of State meeting and on his monthly “Ask Me Anything” call with reporters on Tuesday.
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Foxx discusses combatting antisemitism on campus at AEI
"Starting on October 8th there were these quote, ‘spontaneous demonstrations’ on campuses and pretty soon we decided among the staff and I that something needed to be done to put a spotlight on what was happening on the campuses,” said Foxx.
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Lindberg creditor drops state Supreme Court appeal while pursuing ‘dissipating assets’
An insurance company attempting to collect $600 million from former top North Carolina political donor Greg Lindberg is withdrawing its appeal to North Carolina’s highest court. The company said in a court filing Tuesday that its latest legal action is tied to efforts to block Lindberg from “dissipating assets.”
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Appeals Court allows former student access to NCSU’s closed Poe Hall
The state Appeals Court will allow a former North Carolina State University grad student and employee to inspect and conduct testing in closed Poe Hall. An Appeals Court order issued Wednesday sided with the former student in all but two points of dispute with NCSU.
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Council of State discusses spike in insurance fraud
North Carolina has seen a spike in insurance fraud since the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who spoke about the issue at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
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Interview: State Superintendent Candidate Michele Morrow
Carolina Journal contributor David Bass sits down with with Republican State Superintendent Candidate Michele Morrow to discuss her goals, qualifications, and campaign. Editor’s note: Equal time was offered to her opponent, Democratic candidate Mo Green, who declined to be interviewed.
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Ticket-splitters could prove decisive
In polling averages, the former president leads by five to six points. Meanwhile, Stein and Robinson are running neck-and-neck.
