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A continual examination of news and events that affect other locations, as well as Beaufort County in a related sense.

Four voters urge the NC Supreme Court to allow a defamation case to proceed against lawyers who worked to boost Gov. Pat McCrory's campaign after the 2016 election.
Four voters urge the NC Supreme Court to allow a defamation case to proceed against lawyers who worked to boost Gov. Pat McCrory's campaign after the 2016 election.
 
Orange County property owners urge the NC Supreme Court to take up their lawsuit challenging school impact fees.
Orange County property owners urge the NC Supreme Court to take up their lawsuit challenging school impact fees.
 
“We have a responsibility to our party, our members, and donors to ensure that our energy, efforts, and financial resources are being used to support the candidates with the best chance of winning,” said David Merrill.
“We have a responsibility to our party, our members, and donors to ensure that our energy, efforts, and financial resources are being used to support the candidates with the best chance of winning,” said David Merrill.
 
Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper appointed North Carolina Appeals Court Judge Allison Riggs to the state Supreme Court to serve the remaining term of Justice Michael Morgan, who retired from the court this month and announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination for Governor.
Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper appointed North Carolina Appeals Court Judge Allison Riggs to the state Supreme Court to serve the remaining term of Justice Michael Morgan, who retired from the court this month and announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination for Governor.
 
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper credited for leading an army of clean-energy companies coming to the state, is being criticized for polluting waterways near its $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Chatham County.
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper credited for leading an army of clean-energy companies coming to the state, is being criticized for polluting waterways near its $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Chatham County.
 
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging North Carolina's voter ID and tax cap state constitutional amendments will head to a three-judge panel.
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging North Carolina's voter ID and tax cap state constitutional amendments will head to a three-judge panel.
 
Home builders challenging water and sewer impact fees Greensboro assessed before 2018 made their case at the NC Court of Appeals Wednesday.
Home builders challenging water and sewer impact fees Greensboro assessed before 2018 made their case at the NC Court of Appeals Wednesday.
 
After months of speculation, it is official: U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, R-NC8, is running for the Republican nomination for North Carolina attorney general in 2024.
After months of speculation, it is official: U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, R-NC8, is running for the Republican nomination for North Carolina attorney general in 2024.
 
Standards writers have released the first draft of proposed revisions to North Carolina’s Healthful Living standards, which include Physical Education and Health/Sex Ed
Standards writers have released the first draft of proposed revisions to North Carolina’s Healthful Living standards, which include Physical Education and Health/Sex Ed
 
New toolkit can be used by community leaders to help people learn if they are eligible
 
Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry, R-NC, is the interim speaker of the United States House of Representatives. It follows the historic GOP vote Tuesday afternoon to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry, R-NC, is the interim speaker of the United States House of Representatives. It follows the historic GOP vote Tuesday afternoon to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
 
North Carolina’s budget for the new biennium would expand school choice across the state to an unprecedented level.
North Carolina’s budget for the new biennium would expand school choice across the state to an unprecedented level.
 
A new study from the Heritage Foundation finds that states with expansive school choice have lower private-school tuition rate increases than states without school choice.
A new study from the Heritage Foundation finds that states with expansive school choice have lower private-school tuition rate increases than states without school choice.
 
The North Carolina Chamber Legal Institute backs a company in its legal fight with the state Revenue Department over a tax exemption.
The North Carolina Chamber Legal Institute backs a company in its legal fight with the state Revenue Department over a tax exemption.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss how aging adults can support their health and access the care they need.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss how aging adults can support their health and access the care they need.
 
A federal judge will allow a Second Amendment lawsuit to proceed against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The suit challenges the way McFadden addresses mental health checks for concealed handgun permits.
A federal judge will allow a Second Amendment lawsuit to proceed against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The suit challenges the way McFadden addresses mental health checks for concealed handgun permits.
 
A Raleigh robber did not face a "vindictive" resentencing after a federal Appeals Court delivered him a legal victory. That was the conclusion of a 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel.
A Raleigh robber did not face a "vindictive" resentencing after a federal Appeals Court delivered him a legal victory. That was the conclusion of a 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel.
 
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for governor, has given over $50,000 to a scammer, according to his campaign. Rather than accepting responsibility for falling victim to a scam, Stein’s campaign pointed the finger at a vendor.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for governor, has given over $50,000 to a scammer, according to his campaign. Rather than accepting responsibility for falling victim to a scam, Stein’s campaign pointed the finger at a vendor.
 
The University of North Carolina System is asking a federal judge to move a sex assault lawsuit to a courtroom closer to Chapel Hill. A motion filed Monday would shift the case from the state's Western District to the Middle District.
The University of North Carolina System is asking a federal judge to move a sex assault lawsuit to a courtroom closer to Chapel Hill. A motion filed Monday would shift the case from the state's Western District to the Middle District.
 
NC Attorney General Josh Stein officially supports Planned Parenthood's effort to block part of North Carolina's new abortion law, according to documents filed Monday in U.S. District Court.
NC Attorney General Josh Stein officially supports Planned Parenthood's effort to block part of North Carolina's new abortion law, according to documents filed Monday in U.S. District Court.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.
 
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
 
The NC Court of Appeals will allow a former Pinehurst Village Council member to proceed with his open-meetings lawsuit against the village. The decision reverses a trial judge.
The NC Court of Appeals will allow a former Pinehurst Village Council member to proceed with his open-meetings lawsuit against the village. The decision reverses a trial judge.
 
"With this kind of support at the federal level, it should be a wake-up call for regulatory reform to speed up the permitting process so we can build more nuclear," said SPN Energy Fellow, Amy Cooke.
"With this kind of support at the federal level, it should be a wake-up call for regulatory reform to speed up the permitting process so we can build more nuclear," said SPN Energy Fellow, Amy Cooke.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled a video game called Ocean Fish King falls under the state's ban against video sweepstakes.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled a video game called Ocean Fish King falls under the state's ban against video sweepstakes.
 
For a long time, Democrats have held a large advantage over Republicans amongst voters on the issue of education. However, that appears to have changed.
For a long time, Democrats have held a large advantage over Republicans amongst voters on the issue of education. However, that appears to have changed.
 
A new set of laws are set to take effect Tuesday, Aug. 1, in North Carolina. Among them is S.B. 626, Modify Human Trafficking and Rioting Laws, which includes a provision that allows more human-trafficking victims to collect compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
A new set of laws are set to take effect Tuesday, Aug. 1, in North Carolina. Among them is S.B. 626, Modify Human Trafficking and Rioting Laws, which includes a provision that allows more human-trafficking victims to collect compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
 
The Cumberland County sheriff has sued the Office of the State Auditor over its investigation of his office
 
State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
State health leaders met at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 20 to discuss increasing affordable access for some breast cancer screenings.
 
Cherie Berry, the longest-serving Labor Commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley, R-Wake, for her old job.
Cherie Berry, the longest-serving Labor Commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley, R-Wake, for her old job.
 
US Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Dan Bishop have signed on to a US Supreme Court friend-of-the-brief challenging "Chevron deference." That's a legal doctrine that calls on judges to defer to administrative agencies' interpretations of federal law.
US Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Dan Bishop have signed on to a US Supreme Court friend-of-the-brief challenging "Chevron deference." That's a legal doctrine that calls on judges to defer to administrative agencies' interpretations of federal law.
 
NC Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys urge a federal court not to block North Carolina's new anti-riot law.
NC Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys urge a federal court not to block North Carolina's new anti-riot law.
 
For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
 
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, at least 50 individuals have been prosecuted for pandemic relief fraud in N.C., totaling up to nearly $40 million in COVID-19 relief fraud.
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, at least 50 individuals have been prosecuted for pandemic relief fraud in N.C., totaling up to nearly $40 million in COVID-19 relief fraud.
 
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