Boliek Names Board Appointees

State Auditor Dave Boliek nominated three Republicans and two Democrats to the State Board of Elections on Thursday, giving the board a Republican majority for the first time since 2016.

The Republican nominees are Francis De Luca, Robert Anthony Rucho, and Stacy Clyde Eggers IV. The Democratic nominees are Siobhan O’Duffy Millen and Jeff Carmon, both of whom are current board members and previously served alongside Eggers.

The appointments were made amidst ongoing deliberations over the constitutionality of a law that transferred the power to nominate election board members from the governor to the state auditor.

Brunswick Fire Contained

Crews fully contained a 150-acre wildfire in Brunswick County late Friday, with no reported injuries or fatalities.

Multiple fire departments, law enforcement, and the Forest Service remained on the scene as the wildfire was contained but not fully extinguished. Officials were also concerned that winds could reignite the fire or spark new ones. 

A state of emergency prompted evacuations before being lifted late Friday; by Saturday, local roads were still closed, and a Code Red air quality was issued due to the wildfire. A burn ban is also in effect for unincorporated areas. 

Star Wars Day Around the State

The force is strong around the state on this Star Wars Day. Theaters and towns across the state are celebrating May the 4th with movie showings and family-friendly activities.

Downtown Cary Park is hosting Celebrate Star Wars, featuring a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, trivia, LEGO building, Jedi training, and food trucks. The event is open to the public and family-friendly.

Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh will have character appearances, toy giveaways, and a photo booth. Fans can also catch Episode IV: A New Hope for free as part of the ongoing “Movies Under the Stars” series in Chapel Hill.

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➤ Greensboro: A man posing as law enforcement was arrested after attempting to scam an elderly woman who alerted authorities before his arrival at her home. (More)

➤ Mount Airy: GOP Rep. Sarah Stevens, a nine-term House member, announced her bid this week for the North Carolina Supreme Court, challenging Democratic Associate Justice Anita Earls. (More)

➤ Outer Banks: State lawmakers introduced the Preventing Environmental Hazards Act, a bill to help oceanfront property owners protect their homes from beach erosion. (More)

➤ Charlotte: A 15-year-old has been charged with 80 property-related crimes after allegedly victimizing 165 people, including vehicle theft, break-ins, and firearm possession. (More)

➤ Fayetteville: A city councilwoman is pushing for a tiny home village as emergency shelters for the homeless, with officials set to discuss the proposal at a future city council work session. (More)

➤ The NHL announced the Carolina Hurricanes will begin their second-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, with the start time still to be determined. (More)

➤ Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, serving as an NFL correspondent at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, revealed he owns 14 horses and hopes to compete in the race one day. (More)

➤ The 2025 NBA Draft Combine is set to begin May 11, and will feature multiple North Carolina-connected players. (More)

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➤ A Winston-Salem State volleyball player with severe chest pain was likely saved by her trainer’s persistence, which led doctors to find five blood clots in her lungs. (More)

➤ The origin of rare purple honey, found sporadically in North Carolina’s Sandhills region, remains a mystery, with one beekeeper saying it tastes slightly like “purple.” (More)

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Which North Carolina country singer do you like best?

1. Randy Travis
2. Charlie Daniels
3. Scotty McCreery
4. Emmylou Harris
5. Luke Combs
6. Other

Yesterday’s Results:

How do you drink your iced tea?

1. Sweet, of course: 34%
2. Unsweet, of course: 29%
3. Either way: 20%
4. Not a tea drinker: 17%

What was North Carolina’s first town?

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