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It’s untried, but will it be unsafe? NC agency wants to see what AI can do.
As artificial intelligence moves into the private sector, public officials like NC Treasurer Brad Briner are exploring ways to follow…
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‘Blueprint for neglect’: NC Senate’s ‘modest’ budget is big on Helene recovery and income tax cuts
The 439-page budget proposal is the first major step in a months-long spending negotiation with the NC House, which will…
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NC judge: Latest attempt to shift elections power is like ‘whack-a-mole’
Since 2016, at least six attempts by the GOP have been made in court to take elections appointment power away…
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Feeling the burn: An exodus of staff — for years — has made it hard for the N.C. Forest Service to fight wildfires
As wildfires become more common and catastrophic, the shortage of trained personnel across the state makes communities vulnerable. Feeling the…
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Military votes may not count, says NC high court, but 61,000 other voters no longer in doubt
NC justices uphold appellate decision questioning military ballots, overturn on 61,000 others. Appeal goes to federal court. Military votes may…
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Stein marks first 100 days with wins — so far. Tough tests are coming.
In an interview with Carolina Public Press, Stein revisits his recent successes while looking ahead to what he still wants…
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Mission Health drama continues with accusations of ‘profit over patients’
The Asheville-based hospital is no stranger to scrutiny or controversy, the most recent being objections over understaffing and pay cuts.…
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Made to order: Trump’s ‘maximalist approach’ looks to transform how North Carolina, and a nation, votes
The president’s distrust of the electoral process has led to an executive order shaking things up. But it’s uncertain if…
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Western NC forest plan under pressure from storm devastation, lawsuit and Trump
After devastation of Helene, lawsuit says forest plan for Pisgah, Nantahala pushes too much logging, at same time Trump wants…
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Troubled water: NC cities can dump a chemical linked to cancer in rivers. The EPA may change just how much.
A push by North Carolina’s powerful industry groups has some worried pollution in Asheboro and elsewhere will go unchecked. Troubled…
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