The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT

Riggs' lead in the NC Supreme Court recount decreased by 69 votes as 70 counties completed their recount. Senator Ted Budd was named vice chair of the NRSC. Lawmakers urged President Biden to provide temporary housing for victims of Hurricane Helene, and HB10 is set to become law on December 1. First Lady Jill Biden received the 2024 White House Christmas tree from a farm affected by Hurricane Hel...

Strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Thom Tillis blocking a judicial nomination, NCORR debt surpassing $300 million, and the NC Department of Adult Corrections rejecting calls for inmate early release due to Hurricane Helene. Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal provided insights on the Western North Carolina prison population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snow in Western North Carolina, Pam Bondi's for attorney general, and Lowe’s offering $2.5 million in recovery grants for the region. Mitch Kokai's commentary on the Griffin ballot lawsuit and Theresa Opeka's report on Senator Thom Tillis calling to expedite Helene relief in Senate testimony. Additional updates include Senators Tillis and Budd questioning FEMA's efforts in Western North Carolina a...

The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency director is no longer employed, additional disaster relief for North Carolina, and testimony by the FEMA administrator before Congress regarding the response to hurricanes Helene and Milton. Donna King from Carolina Journal discusses the November CJ Poll in two segments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Griffin has requested a recount in the NC Supreme Court race, and Rep. Destin Hall is set to become the next NC House Speaker. The HB10 House veto override has advanced to the Senate, with audio from Rep. Carla Cunningham supporting the legislation. A proposed bill from Helene aims to strip certain powers from the executive branch. Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal discussed the HB10 House veto...

Riggs' narrow lead over Griffin for the NC Supreme Court, followed by Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation discussing county canvas updates. It also covered expectations for a veto override of HB 10, with Brianna Kraemer from Carolina Journal reporting on a hearing for the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency. Featured audio from the hearing, providing detailed coverage. See omn...

Riggs leading Griffin for the NC Supreme Court by 24 votes, the county canvas process, the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency hearing, the General Assembly returning to Raleigh, and Senator Tillis commenting on Ryan Park's nomination. Commentary features Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation on county canvas progress, and Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal discussing Trump appointments an...

The General Assembly's plan to override HB10 next week, the DMV computer outage from yesterday, ongoing recovery for over 1,500 Helene victims still in hotels, the tight NC Supreme Court race, and the county canvas. Donna King from Carolina Journal discussed the balance between quality of life and government control. Senator Ted Budd commented on SBA funding during on the Senate floor. See omnystu...

Re-election of Representative Richard Hudson as Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and updates on price scanning fines. FEMA is set to address questions about hurricane responses in Western North Carolina and Florida next Tuesday. Republicans have selected John Thune as the new Senate leader. Carolina Journal’s Katie Zehnder shares news of a specialty ice manufacturer open...

Fired FEMA employee says that Helene volunteers were instructed to avoid Trump homes in Western North Carolina. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed the Supreme Court's rejection of former NC Congressman Mark Meadows' appeal in the Georgia election case. Theresa Opeka from the Carolina Journal noted Josh Dobson's new role as president and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Associ...

The NC Sheriffs’ Association condemned comments made by the Mecklenburg County sheriff in a Statewide News Update. Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal reported on advocacy groups pushing for the early release of prison inmates due to Hurricane Helene. Former Governor Pat McCrory providing an election overview. Plus, narrowing margins in the NC Supreme Court race. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Semiconductor manufacturer expanding in Greensboro. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal discusses the implications of a supermajority in the General Assembly. Jim Sterling from the John Locke Foundation addresses voting issues in New Hanover County, followed by a report on voter data concerns. FEMA has extended the application deadline for affected areas as western North Carolina towns welco...

Likely reelection for Tricia Cotham and the US House representative total. Donald Bryson from the John Locke Foundation discusses the accuracy of the Carolina Journal Poll. North Carolina’s next Speaker of the House invites Democrats to join the caucus, and Jeff Moore from the Carolina Journal comments on the RNC, Trump, and the MAGA movement. Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal reports on ove...

The statewide news update includes Trump's victory in North Carolina, Republicans look to retaining control of the U.S. House, and Davis's re-election in the 1st Congressional District. The Council of State recap noted the resignation of North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson. Wolfspeed received federal funding but announced layoffs affecting hundreds, with most cuts occurring in North C...

Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States, winning North Carolina for a 3rd time. Overview of Council of State and the North Carolina General Assembly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day voting procedures, setting the tone for the day’s events. Donna King from Carolina Journal then joined to discuss the significance of Election Day, highlighting key races. As the first results arrived from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, another update covered the initial numbers. Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal then discussed bills introduced by Rep. Virginia Foxx aimed at reducin...

The statewide news update highlights record-breaking Early Voting numbers in North Carolina and reports that seven people remain unaccounted for in Western North Carolina. Donna King from the Carolina Journal discusses the upcoming Election Day, while a later update provides insights from recent campaign finance reports. A Libertarian candidate challenges North Carolina’s ballot selfie ban by post...

Statewide news update highlighting the potential permanent closure of some childcare facilities affected by Hurricane Helene. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation follows with two early voting updates. The news then shifts to a political accusation, as Michelle Morrow claims her Democratic opponent, Mo Green, covered up a violent student assault. Jackson returns to provide another early vot...

Recent visits to North Carolina by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University then discusses details about early voting, the state’s top Halloween candy, and a polling company’s lawsuit against Mark Robinson. Cooper also introduces his book, Anatomy of a Purple State. Next, an update addresses Congress’s discussion on a Relief Act related to the Small Business Ad...

Harris has reduced ad buys in the state, while voter turnout in Western North Carolina is showing notable shifts. A Federal Appeals Court recently blocked a challenge to North Carolina's voter registration, which will now return to state court, and there's an ongoing legal issue that may cost the state $77,000 in attorneys' fees to keep a third party off the NC ballot. In political analysis, Mitch...

A high number of early votes cast, which reached 2.8 million, and the announcement of a major federal grant awarded to improve rail infrastructure. Additionally, columnist John Hood discussed the state's ongoing hurricane relief efforts in two segments. Other highlights included Charlotte being ranked among cities with the most challenging commutes nationwide. Jeff Moore from the Carolina Journal...

Governor Cooper recently signed a disaster relief bill and approved $644 million in relief, with updated reports on death totals in Western North Carolina following recent events. Additionally, a Concert for Carolina took place Saturday. Meanwhile, the Fraternal Order of Police office in Charlotte reported the theft of signs. David Larson from the Carolina Journal discussed early voting messaging....

Significant allocation of $644 million in disaster relief, updates on the expansion of early voting sites, and a forthcoming hearing by a Federal Appeals Court on a GOP lawsuit. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal provides further details on disaster relief from the General Assembly, while Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation offers insights on early voting. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Governor Roy Cooper has requested $3.9 billion from the North Carolina legislature, with the General Assembly reconvening in Raleigh to address various issues. The state’s top court will decide if UNC System students can pursue COVID-related refunds. Crime statistics are a focal point, with updates from Donna King of Carolina Journal. The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is...

The news updates included a Mark Robinson lawsuit, revisions to the Asheville death toll, and record early voting in South Carolina. North Carolina was ranked the 10th worst state for healthcare access. Senate Leader Phil Berger expressed concerns about inadequate federal road funding, and an accident involving Andy Dalton was reported. Theresa Opeka provided updates on the Mark Robinson lawsuit....