Judges uphold law curbing governor elections role in NC
A three judge panel unanimously upheld a bipartisan elections overhaul stripping Gov Roy Cooper of control over elections officials. Cooper challenged the measure as unconstitutional arguing it violates separation of powers. The ruling comes amid a years long political fight over who runs state election oversight.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Roy Cooper
Cooper
General Assembly
GOP
Pat McCrory
Ford Porter
Jim Phillips Jr
Republican Elections
Noah Huffstetler
House
Tim Moore
Senate
Phil Berger
McCrory
Industrial Commission
Two Men Held on 50K Bonds for Heroin Trafficking
Logan David Turner aged 29 of Bessemer City and Franklin Lee Cain aged 40 of Charlotte were arrested in Dallas before noon Wednesday. Each held on 50 000 bonds after warrants say they possessed 8.5 grams of heroin and an unspecified amount of methamphetamine plus drug paraphernalia. Turner faces additional charges including driving with a revoked license and a fictitious registration plate. Cain allegedly concealed a handgun and brass knuckles. Turner has four prior Gaston County arrests in two years. Cain previously faced assault by pointing a gun, assault with a deadly weapon and concealed firearm charges in March.
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Logan David Turner
Hay Drive
Bessemer City
Franklin Lee Cain
English Saddle Lane
Charlotte
Dallas
Turner
Cain
Gaston County
North Carolina House Debates GOP Two Year Budget Plan
The NC House debated the Republicans two year government budget amid surging revenues offering teacher and state employee pay raises while trimming taxes and boosting reserves. Negotiations with the Senate and Gov. Cooper loom as votes approach and concerns about education funding persist.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Tim Moore
Cleveland County
House
Senate
Moore
Cooper
North Carolina Eyes March Presidential Primary Shift
North Carolina Republicans push to move the presidential and state primary to March for greater influence in nominations. The bill, after passing a House committee, awaits House floor debate and then final approval before Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Andrew Brock
House Elections Committee
Senate
House
Roy Cooper
South Carolina
Brock
Fidget Spinners Charm Town Coasted By Old Invention
Money Magazine notes the original creator of the fidget spinner is glad the craze persists years after its debut though her patent expired in 2005. Independent firms now sell spinners widely from Amazon to gas stations and malls in Gaston County with varied colors and designs. Hettinger remains pleased by its popularity despite not earning royalties and plans a special edition spinner called the Original Spinner. Lauren Andrews can be reached at 704-869-1844 or LMAnd10o.
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Money Magazine
Amazon
Gaston County
Hettinger
Two charged in methamphetamine trafficking case in Gaston County
Continued from B1 delivery of methamphetamine led to Thursday search uncovering about 4 ounces of methamphetamine two handguns six long guns and paraphernalia. Noblett and Abee face multiple drug charges including trafficking plus Abee held on firearm as a felon. McCracken of Spartanburg tied to case with 204000 bond. Police from Bessemer City and Dallas led the investigation.
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Abee
Gaston County
Daniel Boyd McCracken
Spartanburg
S.C
Bessemer City Police Department
Dallas Police Department
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