Breaking news that Pope Francis has died at age 88, a North Carolina poll showing a partisan divide on the perceived health of democracy, and a legal case involving whether a DOT contractor must help pay for a deputy’s injuries. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal recapped recent bills in the General Assembly, while Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed a COVID shutdown protester taking their case to a North Carolina court.

<p>Breaking news that Pope Francis has died at age 88, a North Carolina poll showing a partisan divide on the perceived health of democracy, and a legal case involving whether a DOT contractor must help pay for a deputy&rsquo;s injuries. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal recapped recent bills in the General Assembly, while Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed a COVID shutdown protester taking their case to a North Carolina court.</p>

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.

<p>The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.</p>