House approves bill easing GOP firings in state posts
The North Carolina House backed an amendment to the State Personnel Act allowing firing of workers with less than five years in government. Democrats pushed provisions for loyalty and duration while Republicans condemned the move as a witchhunt, with Gov. Jim Hunt wary of mass dismissals.
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Raleigh
House
Senate
State House
Fred Dorsey
R Henderson
GOP
Liston Ramsey
Madison
Joe Johnson
Wake
Ramsey
Democratic Party
Betty McCain
Jim Hunt
Thomas Rhodes
New Hanover
North Carolina ski resorts form state promo group
Six commercial resorts create the North Carolina Ski Area Association to push for 500000 dollars in state ski promotion and road maintenance subsidies. Rick Coker of Cataloochee Ski Area chairs the alliance, others warn poor roads cost winter tourism.
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Boone, N.C
North Carolina
Rick Coker
Cataloochee
Maggie Valley
Cooker
Grady Moretz
Appalachian
Watauga County
South
Coker
Weekend Weather Outlook North and South States
North Carolina shows cloudy mornings with light rain and drizzle in the mountains, then partial sun and scattered showers and thundershowers mainly west. Temperatures reach around 80 in most areas with 60s to 70s overnight. South Carolina remains hot with highs in the 90s and overnight lows around 70 as humid conditions persist through Sunday. The 3 day outlook extends to Tuesday with hot, humid days and daily chances of afternoon and evening showers and thundershowers.
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Hursday
North Carolina
South Carolina
Policeman Receives Food Stamps Amid Pay Debate
Monroe police rookie earning 7384 dollars a year reportedly qualified for food stamps. A second officer’s status was unclear as officials refused to identify the individuals. City budget talks centered on a five percent pay hike for officers, sparking complaints from four officers and their spouses over deductions and relative raises. Mayor Long planned a special meeting to revisit the proposal as the department chief noted the food stamp matter was not surprising.
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Monroe
N.C
Charlotte News
Social Services
Wayne Morris
Police Department
Chuck McManus
Morris
Fred Long
Malcolm Nivens
North Carolina Enacts Sunset Law for State Regulations
The General Assembly passes a sunset law to review about 100 state regulatory laws and licensing boards, from private detective and watchmaker licensing to farm animal branding rules and peanut marketing. Major departments and agencies are exempt. A Governmental Evaluation Commission could start within the year if funded.
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Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
Human Resources, Transportation and Correction
State Utilities Commission
Banking Commission
EPA to fine NC polluters for water violations
EPA warns 10 industries and 35 municipalities in North Carolina likely will miss the July 1 deadline to cut waste discharges by 85 percent. Fines could reach up to 10 million per company and 2 million per city, with criminal penalties possible for extreme recalcitrance. Public identities are being kept secret while cleanup programs are developed.
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Winston-Salem
Environmental Protection Agency
North Carolina
Washington
Winston- Salem Journal
EPA
Thomas Jorling
Meehan
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