There are several proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that will appear on the November 2018 ballot. The Senate Bill 814 ballot will read as follows: [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Constitutional amendment to implement a nonpartisan merit-based system that relies on professional qualifications instead of political influence when nominating Justices and judges to … [Read more...] about Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Selection of Judicial Vacancies
Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife
There are several proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that will appear on the November 2018 ballot. The Senate Bill 677 ballot will read as follows: [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Constitutional amendment protecting the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. The text of the amendment would read as follows: Right to hunt, fish, and harvest … [Read more...] about Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife
Fall 2018 Movie Releases: September
September movie releases include what is likely Robert Redford's last movie, "The Old Man and The Gun," psychological thriller, "A Simple Favor", and a wide variety of genres of movies. This list is as complete as possible, but any given movie's release schedule is subject to change, and movies with limited release may not make it to Raleigh in September. Nonetheless, there … [Read more...] about Fall 2018 Movie Releases: September
Enloe High School is Alive with Purpose
Enloe High School will hold its annual Charity Ball at Marbles Museum on December 9, 2017. It expects to raise $150,000 for The Raleigh/Wake Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness. The Charity Ball will be the culmination of a process that began with the student council elections in the spring. Student Body President Jake Gordon took the helm of the Charity Ball project … [Read more...] about Enloe High School is Alive with Purpose
Weekend Wrap-up
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Reinstate NC Voter ID Law In a 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to issue a stay in North Carolina's voter identification law. NC plans $94 million Ag lab in Raleigh The state Department of Agriculture plans to build a $94 million laboratory complex off Edwards Mill Road. Where are Raleigh's Parking Fees Going? The … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-up