The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT

The statewide news updates covered topics such as Governor Cooper's Western NC update, Trump’s visit to Asheville, a proposed menthol cigarette ban, and a Supreme Court candidate’s campaign suspension due to National Guard duties. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation discussed voting trends in Western NC, and Jeff Moore from the Carolina Journal addressed the potential menthol cigarette ban...

Statewide news updates covered topics such as Trump’s visits to North Carolina, the NCGOP lawsuit, and the resignation of the Moore County Democratic Party Chair. Early voting statistics surpassed 1 million votes. An emergency executive order was issued to increase unemployment benefits in response to Helene. Other updates included a Disaster Recovery Center opening in Mecklenburg County and the l...

Radio-One Radiothon For Hurricane Helene Relief   5:05: Statewide News Update (Early Voting Starts Today, State Fair Opens Today), 3:00  5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (Carolina Journal October Poll), 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Early Voting details), 3:00  5:23: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (Carolina Journal October Poll), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (State Fair starts tod...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson Sues CNN, Asheville’s water struggles), 3:00  5:08: Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal: (Early voting begins on Thursday), 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Early voting starts tomorrow, Elections board moves GOP lawsuit), 3:00  5:23: Mark Robinson files lawsuit against CNN for defamation, 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Asheville’s water struggle...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Over 90% of early voting sites in western North Carolina will open, Man arrest for threats against FEMA in WNC), 3:00  5:08: Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal: (Sibelco restarts production at Spruce Pine quartz mine), 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Xmas tree supply expected to remain strong despite hurricane Helene, Quartz mine back up in Spruce Pines), 3:00  5:23: Ov...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Kamala Harris at ECU on Sunday, Dem candidate for NC House arrested for stealing signs), 3:00  5:08: Samaritan’s Purse gets a boost with unclaimed funds from State Treasurer’s office, 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Harris calls out Trump in NC stop, Samaritan’s Purse get 50k from Unclaimed Property Division), 3:00  5:23: David Larson, Carolina Journal: (Schoolin...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Gov. Cooper signs Hurricane Helene Relief Bill, Dan Bishop files defamation lawsuit against Jeff Jackson’s campaign), 3:00  5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (On the ground in WNC 1), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Hurricane Relief Bill signed by Cooper, Nationwide shortage of IV fluid), 3:00  5:23: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (On the ground in WNC 2), 5:00 ...

5:05: Statewide News Update ($273 million Hurricane Helene Relief Package, Hurricane Milton landfall, FEMA to take control of Greensboro migrant facility), 3:00  5:08: Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal: (Update on Hurricane Relief Bill 1), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Milton makes landfall, NC one of 13 states suing TikTok, Hurricane Relief Bill), 3:00  5:23: Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Jou...

5:05: Statewide News Update (More lights back on in WNC, Hurricane Milton Update, DPI requests $166 million), 3:00  5:08: Katherine Zehnder, Carolina Journal: (Hudson, Tillis lead NC Congressional GOP in urging use of Greensboro migrant facility for Helene victims), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Greensboro migrant facility for Helene victims, General Assembly back this morning, ballot self...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator in NC, Hurricane Milton), 3:00  5:08: Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal: (Elections board passes emergency resolution for voters in 13 counties impacted by Helene), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Modify election procedures in WNC, North Carolina Wireless Taxes ), 3:00  5:23: Audio from Cooper and FEMA Administrator     ...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Harris in NC this weekend, GA to handle hurricane relief on Wednesday), 8:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Power outage update, FEMA funding), 3:00  5:23: Zach Rounceville, Carolina Journal: (Local government causes stir with public support for tax increase referendum), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability, Helene reli...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Port Strike ends, Updated death totals Western NC), 3:00  5:08: Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal: (Quartz Mine in Spruce Pine), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (More than 100k getting power back this weekend, Port Strike halted until January), 3:00  5:23: Jon Sanders, John Locke Foundation: (US Energy discussion), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Quartz Mine in S...

5:05: Statewide News Update (184 Hurricane deaths, Joe Biden in North Carolina, Asheville water issues), 3:00  5:08: Prisoners evacuated from WNC with long-term water, and power outages expected, 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Death toll rises in NC, Feds cover debris removal, Cell service restoration, Voting in WNC), 3:00      5:34: Statewide News Update  Joe Biden in North Carolina, Three...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Death totals Western NC, Board of Election meeting on WNC voting), 3:00  5:08: Hurricane response during Vice President debate , 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Power outage update, Port Strike day 2), 3:00  5:23: David Larson, Carolina Journal: (Mark Robinson, Trust in media, Social media comments), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Latest from Western NC, Te...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Latest from Western NC, Port Strike), 3:00  5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (Update on NC response to Helene), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Details from Buncombe county, Power outages, Stike at NC ports), 3:00  5:23: Routh pleads not guilty in Trump assassination attempt, 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Latest from Western NC, Joe Biden to visit Wedn...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Devastation in Western NC), 3:00  5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (Update on NC response to Helene), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Devastation in Western NC), 3:00  5:23: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (Statewide news update), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Tropical Storm Helene Impacts, International Longshoremen's Association strike), 3:00  5:38: Ap...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Helene now a tropical storm, NC Port contingency plans), 3:00  5:08: Cooper’s claims against opportunity scholarships don’t fit the facts, experts say, 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Tropical Storm Helene Update, Lawmakers demand accountability in migrant children’s welfare), 3:00  5:23: Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal: (NC Ports ready contingency plans as worker st...

5:05: Statewide News Update (NC State of Emergency, LT Gov staff members resign, State elections board moves GOP voter registration suit), 3:00  5:08: Calls to NC gambling helpline up 79% since sports betting went online in March, 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Hurricane Helene Update, Trump speaks in Mint Hill, Calls to gambling hotline), 3:00  5:23: Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation: (El...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson hires attorney, NC  academic gains in 2023-2024, Trump in Mint Hill today), 3:00  5:08: Appeals Court tackles Jacksonville food truck restrictions, 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Trump in Mint Hill today, Mark Robinson hires attorney), 3:00  5:23: Andy Jackson, John Locke Foundation: (Can Mark Robinson drop out?), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Upda...

5:05: Statewide News Update (More Mark Robinson fallout, Absentee Ballots go out today), 3:00 5:08: Trump promises full federal recognition for Lumbee Tribe, 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Two Govs pull support from Robinson), 3:00 5:23: ‘Cardiac Pack’ drops TV networks from lawsuit against the NCAA, 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Trump promises full federal recognition for Lumbee Tr...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson staff quits, HB10 veto), 3:00  5:08: Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal: (General Assembly Super Majority), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Trump in Wilmington, Hurricane Hugo 35 years ago), 3:00  5:23: Roy Cooper vetoes House Bill 10, 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson staff quits, Trump in Wilmington, Voter ID lawsuit over UNC ID's...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson CNN Story, Protests at UNC), 3:00  5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (Robinson pressured to drop out), 5:00     5:20: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson CNN Story, UNC Digital ID's are valid), 3:00  5:23: Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal: (JD Vance in Raleigh on Wednesday), 5:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (Mark Robinson CNN Story, Protests at UNC), 3...

5:05: Statewide News Update (JD Vance in NC), 1:30  5:08: Donald Bryson, John Locke Foundation: (CJ Poll - Presential Race, Governor Race), 6:30     5:20: Statewide News Update (CJ Poll Recap, UNC Virtual ID hearing today), 2:00  5:23: Donald Bryson, John Locke Foundation: (CJ Poll - LT Gov Race, AG Race, Top Issues), 6:00     5:34: Statewide News Update (JD Vance in NC, CJ Poll Recap), 2:00  5:38...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Stein says no Gov debate, JD Vance in Raleigh today, Solar net metering lawsuit), 3:00  5:08: Report: Welfare a barrier to economic mobility for low-income workers, 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Absentee ballots being sent out later this week, Rare copy of Constitution found in Asheville), 3:00  5:23: Andy Jackson, John Locke Foundation: (2024 voter registration...

5:05: Statewide News Update (Historic 500-year rain event, Trump Assassination details, Cooper announces $6 million in EV chargers), 3:00  5:08: Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal: (Affordable Housing Bill), 5:00    5:20: Statewide News Update (Virtual ID Lawsuit delayed, Senate Bill 166, College free speech, Moody's rating upgrade), 3:00  5:23: Report: NC State and UNC Charlotte rank in the top ten for...