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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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‘Crisis within a crisis.’ Food access woes growing in Western NC months after Helene.
Regional food bank adjusts after storm destroyed headquarters, but other infrastructure and economic issues frustrate food access. ‘Crisis within a…
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Scathing audit for NC oversight of nursing homes
State auditor critiques late nursing home inspections. DHHS says audit unfair for including COVID era. Advocates skeptical of explanation. Scathing…
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NC settlement with Robinson campaign over errors revealed
A settlement with the Mark Robinson campaign over violations in 2020 remained under wraps for weeks after prolonged investigation ended.…
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NC mountain housing woes headed for crisis, months after Helene
An already difficult housing market in Western NC has grown worse due to storm. Slow relief, high rents, unlivable homes…
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NC storm relief dollars depend on political deal-making in DC, Raleigh
Expected federal appropriations measure the best bet for NC storm relief dollars in 2024 beyond rainy-day fund moves in state…
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Holdout NC House reps get in line with GOP, override veto
Relief bill full of controversial political measures could face legal challenge despite successful NC House GOP override of veto. Holdout…
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State Board dismisses election protests, but appeals possible
State Board of Elections rejects Republican efforts to disqualify voters for Supreme Court, Legislature. Election protests may be appealed. State…
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NC hospitals push back on advocacy group’s report on price transparency
National advocacy group accuses NC hospitals of noncompliance with price transparency rules and feds of poor enforcement. Hospitals disagree. NC…
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NC county faces lawsuit over alleged ban on criticizing employees by name
First Amendment experts say ‘Lord Voldemort’ policies banning naming names of government employees are likely unconstitutional, but common. NC county…
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