News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
NC leaders approve flexibility for voters in Helene counties
SUMMARY: The deadline to register to vote is Friday, yet concerns are rising in Western North Carolina about accessibility due to recent severe damage. The State Board of Elections voted to allow more flexibility in conducting elections in 13 counties heavily impacted by the disaster. This includes using temporary voting sites and permitting bipartisan teams to assist voters in disaster shelters with absentee ballots. Voters can return ballots in person on Election Day at any precinct and displaced individuals can submit ballots in other counties. A briefing will follow on the status of voting sites and preparations for upcoming elections.
The North Carolina Board of Elections voted unanimously to give the hardest-hit counties more flexibility in how they conduct the elections.
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Election 2024: Jackson, Bishop only U.S. House members in state level duel | North Carolina
SUMMARY: With 28 days until the election, Democrat Jeff Jackson and Republican Dan Bishop, both former state senators, are competing for North Carolina’s attorney general position. Bishop seeks to end a 128-year Democratic hold on the office, emphasizing law enforcement and immigration issues. Jackson focuses on safety, crime prevention, and bipartisan values. While Jackson has significantly out-fundraised Bishop, both candidates highlight contrasting views on voter ID laws and crime policies. They emphasize their respective experiences, with Jackson as a prosecutor and Bishop as a seasoned counselor. The candidates are vying to shape North Carolina’s legal landscape amidst shifting political dynamics.
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Pressure, loss, long days take toll on first responders and residents
SUMMARY: Eric Miller reports from remote areas in Avery County, where residents have been without water and power for over a week due to severe storm damage. The community is transitioning from rescue to recovery efforts, with many facing struggles, including fallen trees blocking access to homes. A local woman broke down in tears from exhaustion, reflecting the emotional toll on residents and first responders. Donations from various sources are keeping the community afloat as they cope with the aftermath. While power has been restored to many, some may remain without it for up to two months due to extensive infrastructure damage.
Rescue operations continue as communities work to repair roads, water and power lines in Avery County.
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NC elections board pass bipartisan resolution to support voting access in WNC
SUMMARY: The State Board of Elections in North Carolina unanimously passed a resolution to enhance voting capabilities following Hurricane Helen. With county election offices reopened, the resolution addresses two critical issues: ensuring citizens can vote and maintaining election integrity. Key measures include modifying early voting sites, adjusting schedules, and allowing additional absentee ballot drop-off locations. Local officials and volunteers have worked diligently to ensure a smooth election process, with no lost or damaged ballots reported. Leaders urge current elected officials and candidates to focus on rebuilding and easing bureaucratic hurdles for those affected by the hurricane.
The resolution, which applies to Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey counties, involves a series of provisions that range from modifying early voting sites and schedules to allowing for additional locations for voters to drop off their absentee ballots.
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