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Judges uphold NC congressional map redrawn by legislators in 2023. No word on challenge to change in 2025.
Panel of three Republican-appointed judges accepted claim that legislators’ 2023 gerrymandering of congressional map was political in intent. Judges uphold…
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Reliance on volunteer groups has become key to state home rebuilding strategy in Western NC
Far more NC homes have been rebuilt after Helene through coordination with volunteer nonprofit groups than through government efforts alone.…
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Jackson County Receives $500K Grant for Large Pavilion Project in Whittier
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission recently awarded a $500,000 grant to Jackson County to fund the Pavilion portion…
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Defense contractor got special treatment in NC. But local legislators say they don’t know who did it.
Measure let companies affected by Helene skip local incentives, bypassing public comment. Pratt & Whitney the only company to take…
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Federal judges appear skeptical of arguments against new NC congressional map
Three-judge panel promises to rule as soon as possible on challenge to new NC congressional map, with candidate filing set…
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Harris Regional Recognized with “A” Safety Grade
Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall…
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Is NC law limiting health services constitutional? Judges weigh question in New Bern ophthalmology case.
Three-judge panel hears case from Craven Co. eye doctor, asking them to decide whether NC law limiting health services is…
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Turnover in NC board of elections staff follows shift in control
Staff turnover at NC State Board of Elections since Republican state auditor gained control raises doubts about its nonpartisan mission.…
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Would Charlotte crime justify deploying National Guard?
Fraternal Order of Police and 3 NC congressmen want President Trump to deploy National Guard to fight Charlotte crime. Others…
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Finding hope in Edgecombe after latest job creator doesn’t pan out
After many unkept promises from companies in job-starved NC region, Edgecombe leaders ready to gamble on data center promise of…
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