Elaine Marshall Coverage

NC residents donate more to charity, but inflation takes toll

North Carolinians donated $58 million from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a state report released Monday. But charities are also struggling with inflation and rising costs.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

NC Secretary of State asks for increase in state worker pay

The Secretary of State's Office handles a wide range of paperwork, including new business filings, which are up 70% since the pandemic. Like a lot of state agencies, its head is begging for a funding boost.

'Brink of a crisis': Secretary of state begs for staffing boost as NC businesses boom

The Secretary of State's Office handles a wide range of paperwork, including new business filings, which are up 70% since the pandemic. Like a lot of state agencies, its head is begging for a funding boost.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

New businesses keep forming in NC at near-record levels, report says

Threat of recession, rising interest rates and other economic worries such as labor shortages and supply chain issues have failed to reduce the desire of entrepreneurs in North Carolina to launch new business. Creation of companies continues at a near record pace, says Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.

Editorial: Openness, transparency critical as money plays bigger role in college sports

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 -- Money, as much as athletic performance, is becoming the currency for recruiting collegiate athletes and it is distorting athletic programs and competition. This is a dangerous time for collegiate athletics and the institutions that operate the system. Openness, transparency and honesty are the ways to assure competition isn't victim to money's undue influence or worse, corruption.

NC charitable giving rebounds in 2022, but need rising just as fast

Charitable giving in North Carolina took a hit during the COVID pandemic. But Secretary of State Elaine Marshall says the latest report shows a big rebound. However. the recent rapid increase in the cost of living is driving more need for help.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol bureau chief

New businesses launching at ‘torrid’ pace so far in 2022, NC Secretary of State says

The pace of new business growth is torrid, North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall said on Tuesday, with 93,000 new this year.

North Carolina's rural counties seeing double-digit growth in new businesses

North Carolina is tracking ahead of its record-setting 2021 when it comes to the number of new business formations, the Secretary of State said this week.

'Massive economic impact:' Record 178,300 businesses launch in '21 across NC

In 2021, a new record for the total number of new business registration filings for businesses based in North Carolina was set, smashing the previous record.

New guide aims to make online donations safer

The internet and social media have made it easier than ever to give money, particularly through crowdfunding. But online giving doesn't come without risks.

By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Fact check: Has Elaine Marshall won more statewide races than any North Carolina politician?

Former North Carolina agriculture commissioner candidate Jenna Wadsworth says Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has an unparalleled political record. PolitiFact checks her claim..

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

ELAINE MARSHALL: From dust of insurrection, Constitution still stands

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 -- What we witnessed last week around constitutionally required Electoral College activities in Washington was not peaceful. There was death, destruction, fighting, and fear. As a public servant charged with hosting North Carolina's Electoral College in Raleigh just three weeks ago, the rhetoric and threats following this election forced us to fear and prepare for just such an insurrection as we witnessed in our nation's Capital. My reactions on seeing our worst fears become reality ran the gamut---grief, anxiety, anger, sadness, and shock.

Editorial: The $74,999 question. Can UNC's $2.5 million bad deal be stopped?

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 -- The rush by the UNC Board of Governors and the University of North Carolina and to do anything, at any cost, to get rid of the Silent Sam issue has done just the opposite. Due diligence has been neglected. Open meetings laws ignored. Superior Court Judge Allan Baddour, who signed the initial consent judgement and order with the Sons of Confederate Veterans is reexamining his approval. It is time for the courts and regulators to say enough-is-enough and negate this terrible deal.

Tips offered to consumers to help avoid holiday scams

WRAL's Aaron Thomas reports that with the holiday season upon us, the NC Secretary of State offers some tips to make sure we don't get scammed shopping for gifts.

State official gives warning signals, advice for safe shopping season

If you're bargain hunting for the holiday shopping season, you want to watch out for fake products.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL News reporter

Two latest vetoes overturned in rare Saturday session

Republican lawmakers voted Saturday to override two more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, enacting laws governing ballot titles for constitutional amendments and party labels for judicial candidates in the November elections.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief, & Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Forest super-PAC brag notable as campaigns file financial records

Other noteworthy findings from campaign finance records for the last six months of 2017 include Secretary of State Elaine Marshall's legal defense fund and Gov. Roy Cooper's flight time.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

House: Marshall impeachment probe will have to wait

A formal House inquiry into Secretary of State Elaine Marshall's office's designation of notaries public won't come to the chamber floor Thursday, placing the formal proceedings that many Republican members endorsed earlier this week on hold.

Travis Fain

Secretary of State Marshall calls impeachment effort 'political attack'

A key House committee voted on party lines Wednesday to recommend that the House start impeachment proceedings against Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.

House GOP seeks to impeach secretary of state

A key House committee voted on party lines Wednesday to recommend that the House start impeachment proceedings against Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.

Laura Leslie

Lawmaker calls on NC secretary of state to resign over notary IDs

A Republican North Carolina lawmaker is calling on Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall to resign or face impeachment over her handling of notary public licenses. Marshall says the move is politically motivated.

Laura Leslie

Council of State races outlined

Tuesday's results include a 2012 rematch for the lieutenant governor and dueling incumbent senators for attorney general.

Laura Leslie

Cold snap emphasizes need for state building repairs

Part of the building that houses the Department of Labor, Secretary of State and State Auditor was without heat Tuesday. The issue is part of a widespread problem with state buildings, Gov. Pat McCrory says.

Mark Binker

Raleigh festivities mark McCrory inauguration

A week after he was sworn in to office in a private ceremony, Gov. Pat McCrory took a public oath of office Saturday morning in North Carolina's traditional inauguration ceremonies.

McCrory calls on NC government to partner with Main Street

A week after he was sworn in to office in a private ceremony, Gov. Pat McCrory took a public oath of office Saturday morning in North Carolina's traditional inauguration ceremonies.

Matthew Burns and Bruce Mildwurf