A.P. Dillon

North Carolina

Reporter at North State Journal

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Stevens announces 2026 bid for NC Supreme Court

6 days ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina House Rep. Sarah Stevens (R-Surry) has announced she will challenge Associate Justice Anita Earls for her North Carolina Supreme Court seat in 2026. “I will be a conservative voice for justice and families on the Supreme Court,” Stevens wrote in her announcement posted on X.
20 NC districts emailed by “threat actors” related to PowerSchool data breach

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

Emails from “threat actors” were received by 20 North Carolina school districts on May 7 per the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. The emails are linked to a data breach involving the statewide school information system PowerSchool which occurred near the end of December 2024. PowerSchool is used by 55 million students spanning 90 countries worldwide. Typically, individual districts in U.S. states use PowerSchool, however the application is used statewide in North Carolina K-12 schools.
President Trump endorses NC GOP chair for reelection

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — President Donald Trump has given his endorsement to North Carolina Republican Party Chair Jason Simmons in his reelection bid to retain his position. “Chairman Jason Simmons is doing a tremendous job leading the North Carolina Republican Party!” the president wrote in a Truth Social post.
HUD approves NC’s $1.4B Helene Recovery Plan

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene Action Plan for a $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery grant. “This is great news for western North Carolina,” said N.C. Gov. Josh Stein in a press release.
House passes bill prohibiting credit cards from tracking firearms purchases

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill that would block credit card companies and credit networks from tracking firearm purchases passed the state House on April 29 and now heads to the Senate. House Bill 38 was filed by Rep. A. Reece Pyrtle (R-Rockingham). “The bill stems from the privacy concerns related to a 2022 decision by the International Organization of Standards to create a specific merchant category code for firearms purchases,” Pyrtle explained.
Van der Vaart nominated to NC Utilities Commission

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has nominated Donald van der Vaart, the former secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. “North Carolinians need a strong voice on the North Carolina Utilities Commission,” said Briner in a press release.
Tine named new DMV commissioner

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Transportation named Paul Tine as the next commissioner of the state Department of Motor Vehicles. The announcement was made April 30, and Tine started Tuesday. “I am very excited to begin work as the next Commissioner of North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles,” said Tine in a press release.
New NC Board of Elections removes Brinson Bell, installs Hayes as executive director

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections met Wednesday to swear in new members appointed by State Auditor Dave Boliek, who was given authority over the board through legislation passed in 2024. The new members of the board include Republicans Francis DeLuca and Bob Rucho, along with current board member Stacy “Four” Eggers. Democrats Siobhan Millen and Jeff Carmon, both of whom currently sit on the board, were also named to continue their roles.
Dispute over Caswell County Commissioner board seat resolved

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A dispute involving the selection and seating of a Caswell County commissioner has reached a resolution following the state attorney general’s office granting a quo warranto action request. The dispute involves the Caswell County Board of Commissioners selecting Ricky McVey to fill the board seat of a deceased member instead of the Caswell GOP’s pick, John Claggett.
Elections group’s report gives N.C. State Board of Elections a “C”

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A report by a nonpartisan election integrity group has released a report giving the N.C. State Board of Elections a grade of “C” for its 2024 elections administration. The score was assigned “due to the multiple failures that undermine the confidence of voters in North Carolina,” and include a performance summary page showing how the score was compiled.