“Folks are used to having to confirm their medical and other appointments in this way,” said Commissioner Goodwin, “so we’re applying this standard from the private sector to our business model and expecting good results and increased appointment availability.”
For the first time, North Carolinians will be required to show a photo ID in order to vote in the upcoming election. For people who don’t live near a DMV, getting that ID may be a challenge. A new analysis by nonprofit research center Carolina Demography found that 17 counties do not have a Department of Motor Vehicles office. Research analyst Emma Marshall says the majority of them have higher than average minority populations.