5:05: Statewide News Update (Gov. Cooper signs Hurricane Helene Relief Bill, Dan Bishop files defamation lawsuit against Jeff Jackson’s campaign), 3:00 

5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (On the ground in WNC 1), 5:00 



5:20: Statewide News Update (Hurricane Relief Bill signed by Cooper, Nationwide shortage of IV fluid), 3:00 

5:23: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (On the ground in WNC 2), 5:00 



5:34: Statewide News Update (Dan Bishop files defamation lawsuit against Jeff Jackson’s campaign), 3:00 

5:38: Theresa Opeka, Carolina Journal: (Nationwide shortage of IV fluid), 5:00 



5:51: Statewide News Update ($273 million Hurricane Helene Relief Package, Nationwide shortage of IV fluid, JD Vance in NC), 7:00

5:05: Statewide News Update (Gov. Cooper signs Hurricane Helene Relief Bill, Dan Bishop files defamation lawsuit against Jeff Jackson’s campaign), 3:00 
5:08: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (On the ground in WNC 1), 5:00 
  
5:20: Statewide News Update (Hurricane Relief Bill signed by Cooper, Nationwide shortage of IV fluid), 3:00 
5:23: Donna King, Carolina Journal: (On the ground in WNC 2), 5:00 
  
5:34: Statewide News Update (Dan Bishop files defamation lawsuit against Jeff Jackson’s campaign), 3:00 
5:38: Theresa Opeka, Carolina Journal: (Nationwide shortage of IV fluid), 5:00 
  
5:51: Statewide News Update ($273 million Hurricane Helene Relief Package, Nationwide shortage of IV fluid, JD Vance in NC), 7:00

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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.

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The Carolina Journal News Hour 10-11-24

Federal prosecutors have announced indictments against 10 noncitizens accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally voting in North Carolina elections, including the 2024 general election. The charges come as early voting gets underway across the state ahead of the November midterms. More than 27,000 ballots were cast during the first few hours of early voting Thursday. Meanwhile, Republican Court of Appeals Judge April Wood is criticizing the News & Observer and Charlotte Observer over an endorsement editorial that incorrectly overlooked Republican women serving on the court. Bryce Fiedler of the Carolinas Academic Leadership Network joins the program to discuss expanding North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program and public school open enrollment, including efforts to provide families with more educational options.

Federal prosecutors have announced indictments against 10 noncitizens accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally voting in North Carolina elections, including the 2024 general election. The charges come as early voting gets underway across the state ahead of the November midterms. More than 27,000 ballots were cast during the first few hours of early voting Thursday. Meanwhile, Republican Court of Appeals Judge April Wood is criticizing the News &amp; Observer and Charlotte Observer over an endorsement editorial that incorrectly overlooked Republican women serving on the court. Bryce Fiedler of the Carolinas Academic Leadership Network joins the program to discuss expanding North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program and public school open enrollment, including efforts to provide families with more educational options.

10 Noncitizens Indicted; Early Voting Begins; School Choice Expansion

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/2a36e1d6-463c-4244-9885-b4e500b05da9/transcript

Early voting begins today across all 100 North Carolina counties ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with voters able to cast ballots through October 31. President Donald Trump is also preparing to return to North Carolina for an October 20 rally in Greenville, where he is expected to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley and congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout. Meanwhile, the North Carolina State Health Plan is moving most Atrium Health providers out of network beginning January 1, escalating an ongoing dispute over healthcare pricing. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to break down everything voters need to know about early voting, including polling locations, voter ID requirements, and same-day registration. Plus, a preview of an upcoming press conference from U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle.

Early voting begins today across all 100 North Carolina counties ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with voters able to cast ballots through October 31. President Donald Trump is also preparing to return to North Carolina for an October 20 rally in Greenville, where he is expected to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley and congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout. Meanwhile, the North Carolina State Health Plan is moving most Atrium Health providers out of network beginning January 1, escalating an ongoing dispute over healthcare pricing. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to break down everything voters need to know about early voting, including polling locations, voter ID requirements, and same-day registration. Plus, a preview of an upcoming press conference from U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle.

Early Voting Begins; Trump Returns to NC; Atrium Network Dispute

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/a1cc8a18-023f-4149-868a-b4e400ad3918/transcript

Two Democratic members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections are questioning the accuracy of federal data identifying 1,599 registered voters as potential noncitizens. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the findings, concerns raised by board members, and the state's ongoing review of voter eligibility. Meanwhile, a new report from the Reason Foundation ranks North Carolina tied for last in the nation for public school open enrollment policies, highlighting the lack of statewide rules allowing students to attend schools outside their assigned districts. Daniel Trippie of the America First Policy Institute joins the program to discuss the faith community's involvement in politics and elections as the midterms approach. Plus, an update on North Carolina gas prices following the temporary suspension of the state's gas tax, with statewide averages continuing to decline.

Two Democratic members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections are questioning the accuracy of federal data identifying 1,599 registered voters as potential noncitizens. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the findings, concerns raised by board members, and the state's ongoing review of voter eligibility. Meanwhile, a new report from the Reason Foundation ranks North Carolina tied for last in the nation for public school open enrollment policies, highlighting the lack of statewide rules allowing students to attend schools outside their assigned districts. Daniel Trippie of the America First Policy Institute joins the program to discuss the faith community's involvement in politics and elections as the midterms approach. Plus, an update on North Carolina gas prices following the temporary suspension of the state's gas tax, with statewide averages continuing to decline.

Noncitizen Voter Review; NC School Choice Ranking; Faith and Politics

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/b3f06a1e-073e-4925-b31a-b4e300936893/transcript

The Carolina Journal News Hour 10-11-24

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