South Triangle News

Harnett GOP leader: Barrett's confirmation 'an amazing choice'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 12, 2020

The Harnett County Republican Party chairwoman said that Justice Amy Coney Barrett is "an amazing choice" for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Forest goes after elections board for prohibiting police at North Carolina polling sites

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 22, 2020

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest criticized a state Board of Elections memo saying that policing should be prohibited at polling sites on election day because it intimidates some voters.

Central North Carolina counties follow state trend in declining COVID-19 cases

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 1, 2020

Recorded cases of COVID-19 are continuing to fall across the state, according to the latest numbers from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Two GOP legislators credit bipartisan effort for North Carolina's rapid response to COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 18, 2020

Two state Republican representatives highlighted bipartisan cooperation within the General Assembly that assisted in getting approximately $2 billion in aid out to the North Carolinians who needed support early in the COVID-19 crisis.

Jordan Lake opening phased due to COVID-19 staff safety concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 1, 2020

Some Jordan Lake State Recreation Area facilities won’t be open until July 1, as the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation struggles to find enough protective equipment for staff needed for reopening.