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Seeing red: Come June, NC’s election boards could look more Republican
Whether latest GOP attempt to take control of NC election boards away from Democratic governors sticks will likely be decided…
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Some want to move NC town’s Confederate monument. The question is where.
Edenton faces lawsuit after attempting to resolve dispute over relocation of a Confederate monument. Secretive meetings a sticking point. Some…
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NC GOP justices block certification of Democratic justice’s re-election win
Challenge that would remove 60,000 ballots bounces between state and federal courts. NC high court issues partisan stay decision. NC…
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Full-court press after the buzzer: With 2024 elections over, lawsuits persist
Several elections lawsuits were filed against NC State Board of Elections in 2024. Courts often issued temporary, preliminary rulings. Full-court…
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‘Uncomfortable things’ necessary to fix NC Health Plan, new treasurer says
In a break with previous administration, new NC Treasurer Brad Briner says higher premiums, not legislative fixes, needed for NC…
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A year of devastation and recovery. Top CPP stories of 2024.
Leading CPP stories of 2024 include impact of Helene, recovery from Helene, elections, farm woes, an embattled hospital company and…
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‘Worst year’ ever for farms in NC
NC farms face bitter harvest after drought and storms. Many farmers thankful 2024 is ending. Mountain farmers need donations, not…
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Finding new homes for NC mountain hellbenders
Conservationists work to transplant protected eastern hellbenders, a large salamander species, ahead of dam removal on the Watauga River. Finding…
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Officer Involved Shooting
On December 20, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a suspicious person near Harmon…
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NC Election Board dismisses protests along party lines; appeals possible
Even if protesters appeal state board decision, disallowing ballots is unlikely to change any 2024 election outcome. NC Election Board…
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