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

House Bill 815, titled The Loving Homes Act, would allow one child or siblings in foster care to be placed in a foster home even if the foster family already exceeds the N.C. limit of five biological or other adopted children.
House Bill 815, titled The Loving Homes Act, would allow one child or siblings in foster care to be placed in a foster home even if the foster family already exceeds the N.C. limit of five biological or other adopted children.
 
Lord Acton famously observed that “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
Lord Acton famously observed that “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
 
Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
 
The 2023 North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro drew a significant turnout, with over 1880 delegates in attendance from across the state.
The 2023 North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro drew a significant turnout, with over 1880 delegates in attendance from across the state.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
 
On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill legalizing in-person and online sports betting into state law. However, the state will only permit legalized betting as early as January 2024.
On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill legalizing in-person and online sports betting into state law. However, the state will only permit legalized betting as early as January 2024.
 
The latest findings from a recent Civitas Poll on voter favor of capitalism over socialism
The latest findings from a recent Civitas Poll on voter favor of capitalism over socialism
 
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
 
Lawyers representing the state government health and retirement plans and Treasurer Dale Folwell seek a rare "writ of prohibition" from the N.C. Supreme Court. The writ would block a 2022 ruling linked to government retirees' health benefits.
Lawyers representing the state government health and retirement plans and Treasurer Dale Folwell seek a rare "writ of prohibition" from the N.C. Supreme Court. The writ would block a 2022 ruling linked to government retirees' health benefits.
 
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) was recently saddled with allegations of misrepresentation and error over a newly proposed silver line transit route.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) was recently saddled with allegations of misrepresentation and error over a newly proposed silver line transit route.
 
The College of Arts and Sciences has declared war on institutional neutrality.
 
There are several reasons to oppose the proposed $1.4 billion appropriation to NCInnovation
There are several reasons to oppose the proposed $1.4 billion appropriation to NCInnovation
 
On the same day that Gov. Roy Cooper complained about a legislative "power grab" involving changes to the N.C. State Board of Elections, his lawyers filed paperwork in a lawsuit challenging the current board.
On the same day that Gov. Roy Cooper complained about a legislative "power grab" involving changes to the N.C. State Board of Elections, his lawyers filed paperwork in a lawsuit challenging the current board.
 
The proposed changes to mail-in voting would have minimal impact — in 2022, 99.8% of all ballots were in by election day
The proposed changes to mail-in voting would have minimal impact — in 2022, 99.8% of all ballots were in by election day
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to be aware of the potential dangers of having wounds or cuts open to saltwater or brackish water following reports of three deaths due to Vibrio infections in North Carolina residents.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to be aware of the potential dangers of having wounds or cuts open to saltwater or brackish water following reports of three deaths due to Vibrio infections in North Carolina residents.
 
As of now, only two third-party candidates have announced their campaigns for NC governor and they are both libertarians, setting up a third party primary for Super Tuesday in March, 2024.
As of now, only two third-party candidates have announced their campaigns for NC governor and they are both libertarians, setting up a third party primary for Super Tuesday in March, 2024.
 
On Monday, Senate Republicans unveiled a plan to make the North Carolina state and local elections boards bipartisan.
On Monday, Senate Republicans unveiled a plan to make the North Carolina state and local elections boards bipartisan.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the potential impact for Congress of a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling dealing with election maps.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the potential impact for Congress of a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling dealing with election maps.
 
Praising North Carolina as “one of the foremost leaders in pro-growth state tax reform and relief over the past decade,” the Tax Foundation last week provided some analysis and guidance for the House and Senate tax change proposals.
Praising North Carolina as “one of the foremost leaders in pro-growth state tax reform and relief over the past decade,” the Tax Foundation last week provided some analysis and guidance for the House and Senate tax change proposals.
 
Launch depends on General Assembly acting by Sept. 1
 
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
 
The nonprofit slated to receive $1.4 billion in the Senate budget plan touted the failing VinFast as a successful example to emulate
The nonprofit slated to receive $1.4 billion in the Senate budget plan touted the failing VinFast as a successful example to emulate
 
On Tuesday, Fred Von Canon officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Von Canon will likely be one of several Republicans vying for the opportunity to run against incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat.
On Tuesday, Fred Von Canon officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Von Canon will likely be one of several Republicans vying for the opportunity to run against incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat.
 
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
 
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
 
On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline.
On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
 
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid a visit to Fort Liberty, the former Fort Bragg, Friday afternoon to announce and sign an executive order that will boost job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose jobs are sometimes disrupted by their partners’ deployments.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid a visit to Fort Liberty, the former Fort Bragg, Friday afternoon to announce and sign an executive order that will boost job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose jobs are sometimes disrupted by their partners’ deployments.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Radon Program is offering 12 free, four-hour classes for licensed real estate brokers so they can ensure their clients understand the importance of radon testing of the homes or other buildings they may purchase.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Radon Program is offering 12 free, four-hour classes for licensed real estate brokers so they can ensure their clients understand the importance of radon testing of the homes or other buildings they may purchase.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law are asking a federal judge to lift a stay that has kept their case in limbo since December 2021.
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law are asking a federal judge to lift a stay that has kept their case in limbo since December 2021.
 
The bill prohibits government agencies from training employees that one race is inherently superior to another.
The bill prohibits government agencies from training employees that one race is inherently superior to another.
 
A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2018 voter ID law has had its first court filing since July 2022.
A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2018 voter ID law has had its first court filing since July 2022.
 
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