McCrory Appears At Trump Rally
GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump's visit to Winston-Salem Monday included plenty of down-ballot candidates from across the state. Gov. Pat McCrory was among those taking the stage.
McCrory stumped with Donald Trump just days after Trump officially earned the GOP nomination.
McCrory said he came to the governor's office as an outsider in 2012, and helped the state government tackle serious problems.
He said a similar approach is needed at the national level to keep the country safe.
McCrory mentioned Trump by name only once during his roughly 7-minute speech, but used the term “outsider” several times.
November Trial Set For Cases Over North Carolina LGBT Law
A federal court has set a November trial date for dueling lawsuits over a North Carolina law that limits protections for LGBT people.
A written order signed Monday by a federal magistrate judge says the trial will begin Nov. 14.
The order says the federal judge overseeing the cases will decide whether they should be tried jointly or organized in a different manner for trial.
Two lawsuits challenging the law and two seeking to defend it are assigned to U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder.
NC Rep. Jeter Resigns And Takes Name Off November Ballot
A House Republican opposed to building toll lanes on Interstate 77 in Charlotte is resigning from office and taking his name off November's ballot.
Rep. Charles Jeter sent out a news release saying he loves serving the people of North Carolina, but can't continue to do a job that keeps his wife and children from being his first priority.
Jeter represents western and northern parts of Mecklenburg County. He is best known for his opposition to a 50-year contract to allow toll lanes on I-77.
Triad Stage Reaches Fundraising Goal
Triad Stage has topped its $500,000 fundraising goal.
The Greensboro-based non-profit professional theater company raised close to $504,000 in a campaign launched in February. The goal was to balance the company's budget and strengthen its financial footing.
Triad Stage was forced to cut its operating budget earlier this year, and reduce full-time staffing.
Managing Director Richard Whittington told the News and Record of Greensboro that 278 businesses, foundations and individuals contributed to the campaign, which ended June 30.
This fall will mark the company's 16th season in downtown Greensboro and 4th season at the Hanesbrands Theater in Winston-Salem.
Father, Son Among 3 Who Died In North Carolina Lake
Authorities say a father and son and their family friend out for a hike died after someone in their group fell into a North Carolina lake.
Lake Norman State Park Superintendent Greg Schneider says seven people had hiked to the point of a peninsula. He says it appears that one of them slipped into the water and several others jumped in to help.
Those who died include an 11-year-old boy, his father, and a female friend of the family. Schneider says a fisherman heard the commotion and was able to revive a 5-year-old.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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