December surprises: Two special sessions down, one to go

Content shared from Carolina Public Press. Reporter Kirk Ross.  The potential repeal of HB2 is the latest in a string of end-of-year moves by the North Carolina General Assembly, as the state transitions rapidly into divided government for the first time in four years. Gov. Pat McCrory issued a proclamation Monday afternoon calling the legislature […]

Governor seeks support for bond package, $114.9 million for WCU science building

Story was produced by the WCU Office of Public Relations.  North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory visited Western Carolina University on Friday, May 22, seeking support for his proposed $3 billion bond package that would fund state infrastructure improvements and transportation projects, a plan that would include $114.9 million for a new WCU science building. McCrory […]