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

On Tuesday, North Carolina state politicians and analysts reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the high-profile Moore v. Harper case, with Democratic lawmakers celebrating the decision while plaintiff and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said he is glad the case is “settled.”
On Tuesday, North Carolina state politicians and analysts reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the high-profile Moore v. Harper case, with Democratic lawmakers celebrating the decision while plaintiff and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said he is glad the case is “settled.”
 
North Carolina is set to receive over $1.53 billion in federal funding to help with expanding high-speed internet across the state. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) made the announcement Monday.
North Carolina is set to receive over $1.53 billion in federal funding to help with expanding high-speed internet across the state. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) made the announcement Monday.
 
North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president of the United States, the first N.C. lawmaker to do so.
North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president of the United States, the first N.C. lawmaker to do so.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.
 
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has endorsed former President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 race for the White House.
North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has endorsed former President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 race for the White House.
 
On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he would not defend his state over a new abortion law legislators passed in May.
On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he would not defend his state over a new abortion law legislators passed in May.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Moore v. Harper, 6-3, that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. The ruling affirms a 2022 decision by North Carolina's Supreme Court.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Moore v. Harper, 6-3, that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. The ruling affirms a 2022 decision by North Carolina's Supreme Court.
 
Critics of North Carolina's new abortion law are drawing a federal judge's attention to new legislation that would tweak the law. They say the new legislation should have no impact on their request for a temporary restraining order.
Critics of North Carolina's new abortion law are drawing a federal judge's attention to new legislation that would tweak the law. They say the new legislation should have no impact on their request for a temporary restraining order.
 
With such a business-friendly climate, why would NCInnovation even be necessary?
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take a case involving a disputed skirt requirement for students at a Brunswick County charter school. A split 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the requirement as unconstitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take a case involving a disputed skirt requirement for students at a Brunswick County charter school. A split 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the requirement as unconstitutional.
 
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC, voted to advance the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate floor as it passed the Senate’s Armed Services Committee markups.
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC, voted to advance the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate floor as it passed the Senate’s Armed Services Committee markups.
 
Charlotte Pride, a leading LGBT pride organization in Charlotte, North Carolina, has listed a child sex offender as the recipient of its 2023 Harvey Milk Award for exceptional “LGBT+” advocacy.
Charlotte Pride, a leading LGBT pride organization in Charlotte, North Carolina, has listed a child sex offender as the recipient of its 2023 Harvey Milk Award for exceptional “LGBT+” advocacy.
 
U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles will allow top Republican legislative leaders to take part in Wednesday's hearing in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's new abortion law.
U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles will allow top Republican legislative leaders to take part in Wednesday's hearing in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's new abortion law.
 
A headline of “BREAKING: Computer Model Produces Results As Designed” would not sound quite as horrifying as what credulous media treated us with last week.
A headline of “BREAKING: Computer Model Produces Results As Designed” would not sound quite as horrifying as what credulous media treated us with last week.
 
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
 
Applewhite said that, following her vote on H.B 574, she was called many things that "you probably can't print."
Applewhite said that, following her vote on H.B 574, she was called many things that "you probably can't print."
 
According to documents obtained by the Public Interest Legal Foundation , 1,454 foreign nationals on the voter rolls had not obtained naturalization before Election Day 2014, necessitating a challenge at the polls.
According to documents obtained by the Public Interest Legal Foundation , 1,454 foreign nationals on the voter rolls had not obtained naturalization before Election Day 2014, necessitating a challenge at the polls.
 
More changes are on the way for the recently renamed Fort Bragg, and they come with a hefty price tag.
More changes are on the way for the recently renamed Fort Bragg, and they come with a hefty price tag.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld evidence collected after a warrantless search in a child pornography case from Kannapolis.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld evidence collected after a warrantless search in a child pornography case from Kannapolis.
 
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
 
Deadline to apply for State Youth Council 2023-2024 mini grants is September 29
Deadline to apply for State Youth Council 2023-2024 mini grants is September 29
 
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
 
The University of North Carolina System has presented its latest arguments against a lawsuit seeking refunds for fees paid during COVID-related shutdowns at the system's two flagship campuses.
The University of North Carolina System has presented its latest arguments against a lawsuit seeking refunds for fees paid during COVID-related shutdowns at the system's two flagship campuses.
 
A new report in Health Affairs details how North Carolina's Medicaid expansion may expose patients to higher hospital bills
A new report in Health Affairs details how North Carolina's Medicaid expansion may expose patients to higher hospital bills
 
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
 
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
 
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
 
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
 
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
 
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
 
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
 
Planned Parenthood is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect July 1.
Planned Parenthood is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect July 1.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
 
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
 
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