FACT CHECK: Is the New Governor of North Carolina Recovering From A Stroke?
X’s post claims that Josh Stein, former Democratic attorney general and new North Carolina governor, is recovering from a stroke. North Carolina Attorney General Stein recovers from stroke | Associated Press Has he fully recovered?Was he hurt by the vaccine? Do we know too?https://t.co/Cit0Cmlm1W — Margo (@MargoinWNC) January 2, 2025 Verdict: False Stein suffered a […]
North Carolina Lawmakers Demand Congress Pass Disaster Aid Before Leaving Town
Two Republican senators are pushing for relief for constituents suffering from the devastating hurricane and are calling on Congress to pass disaster aid before they leave town for the Christmas holidays. North Carolina Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd were devastated by Hurricanes Helen and Milton before lawmakers were scheduled to leave town over […]
Parents, Son Guilty Of Murder After Police Find Rotting Special Needs Daughter In South Carolina House of Horrors
A South Carolina couple and their son were sentenced Thursday for killing their special needs teenage daughter. After a four-day trial that began on October 28, the jury found David Eugene Baynard, 55, and his wife Bobbie Jo Baynard, 45, guilty of murder, a felonious crime against children. He was found guilty of “abuse and […]
FACT CHECK: Does Viral Video Show North Carolina Crowd At Harris Rally?
The video shows a concert held to support hurricane victims. Fact check: Social media users claim it depicts the large crowd in North Carolina that gathered for Harris’ rally. “Oh my god, North Carolina is going to elect Kamala Harris, guys, check out the crowd,” one user wrote. That claim is false. Check Your Fact […]
North Carolina Reports Record Early Voter Turnout, But Hurricane Helene’s Impact May Linger At Polls
North Carolina set a record for the first day of early voting, but the effects of Hurricane Helen could still cause a decline in turnout across the state, The New York Times reported on Saturday. More than 353,000 ballots were cast across the state Thursday, less than a month after Hurricane Helen devastated the western […]
North Carolina State Board Of Elections Alters Election Rules In Wake Of Helene Disaster
North Carolina officials changed voting procedures in response to Hurricane Helen, which caused widespread damage in the key battleground state. The North Carolina State Board of Elections issued the following statement: Declaration of emergency On Monday, North Carolina changed its voting procedures in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helen. north carolina §163‑27.1 Gives […]
North Carolina Voting Provision May Have Major Impact On Election Because Of Hurricane Helene
With 34 days until Nov. 4, North Carolina's voting rules could have a negative impact on the election, thanks to a disaster declaration put in place after Hurricane Helen. On Sunday, President Joe Biden approved This is a major disaster declaration for North Carolina, whose western region was severely damaged by Hurricane Helen. 40 people […]
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Robinson Hospitalized After ‘Incident’ At Truck Show
Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who was elected lieutenant governor in 2020, was hospitalized Friday while campaigning at a truck show, the Associated Press reported. Robinson suffered second-degree burns while appearing at the Mayberry Truck Show in Mount Airy, campaign spokesman Mike Lonergan said in a statement. According to To AP. Big truck, […]
REPORT: North Carolina Purges 747,000 Names From Voter Rolls
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has removed 747,000 names from voter rolls in swing states in the past 20 months, officials announced Thursday. Most of the people removed from North Carolina's voter rolls were deemed ineligible to vote because they moved from one county in the state to another without registering a […]
Crazy Video Shows Bridge Collapse In North Carolina As ‘No Name’ Storm Terrorizes Coastline
An “unnamed” storm devastated North Carolina on Monday, washing out roads and isolating entire towns without warning. Footage shared on social media by storm chaser Aaron Jajak shows footage of the devastation in Southport, North Carolina, caused by sudden, historic rainfall strong enough to wash away a bridge. According to Credit to AccuWeather. Photo by […]