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

A fired Winston-Salem State University professor focuses on "administrative deference" in his latest plea to the N.C. Supreme Court.
A fired Winston-Salem State University professor focuses on "administrative deference" in his latest plea to the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
As summer activities heat up and North Carolinians flock to recreational waters to beat the higher temperatures, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to prioritize safety and adopt best practices for enjoying water activities with their pets.
As summer activities heat up and North Carolinians flock to recreational waters to beat the higher temperatures, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to prioritize safety and adopt best practices for enjoying water activities with their pets.
 
Unaffiliated voters challenging the partisan makeup of the N.C. State Board of Elections are challenging Gov. Roy Cooper's latest court filing in the case.
Unaffiliated voters challenging the partisan makeup of the N.C. State Board of Elections are challenging Gov. Roy Cooper's latest court filing in the case.
 
State-inspected and federally inspected meat processing facilities already have to meet the same standards
 
The N.C. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that allows the non-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
The N.C. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that allows the non-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
 
Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
 
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are advising North Carolinians take precautions to protect themselves, their children and their pets from heat-related illness as temperatures across the state rise and remain high throughout the summer
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are advising North Carolinians take precautions to protect themselves, their children and their pets from heat-related illness as temperatures across the state rise and remain high throughout the summer
 
More want employers to steer clear of political controversies.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has set June 15 as the date to review two cases with N.C. ties. One involves a dispute over state sales tax assessments. The other covers procedures for prosecuting drunk-driving cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court has set June 15 as the date to review two cases with N.C. ties. One involves a dispute over state sales tax assessments. The other covers procedures for prosecuting drunk-driving cases.
 
Darryl Howard, imprisoned for 21 years for two murders he didn't commit, can continue to pursue a lawsuit against two Durham police officers. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Howard can move forward with a complaint based on law enforcement work that took place in 2011.
Darryl Howard, imprisoned for 21 years for two murders he didn't commit, can continue to pursue a lawsuit against two Durham police officers. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Howard can move forward with a complaint based on law enforcement work that took place in 2011.
 
The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
 
On Tuesday, for the first time, a North Carolina House committee heard a bill (S.B. 3) to legalize marijuana use for certain medical reasons. The House Health Committee did not hold a vote on S.B. 3 but discussed the bill for about 30 minutes.
On Tuesday, for the first time, a North Carolina House committee heard a bill (S.B. 3) to legalize marijuana use for certain medical reasons. The House Health Committee did not hold a vote on S.B. 3 but discussed the bill for about 30 minutes.
 
The race for North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor just became a bit more crowded as another candidate threw his hat in the ring over the weekend.
The race for North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor just became a bit more crowded as another candidate threw his hat in the ring over the weekend.
 
In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
 
The “Great Reset” is an effort led by the World Economic Forum to reshape the global economy
The “Great Reset” is an effort led by the World Economic Forum to reshape the global economy
 
Legislative leaders filed a new legal brief Friday responding to criticism of their motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit against state abortion pill restrictions.
Legislative leaders filed a new legal brief Friday responding to criticism of their motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit against state abortion pill restrictions.
 
Most North Carolinians probably know that the “Regulators” were a group of Piedmont farmers who opposed the heavy-handed enforcement of taxes and fees by the colonial government in the years preceding the War of Independence.
Most North Carolinians probably know that the “Regulators” were a group of Piedmont farmers who opposed the heavy-handed enforcement of taxes and fees by the colonial government in the years preceding the War of Independence.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a taxpayer from North Carolina to proceed with a lawsuit seeking a 2013 federal tax refund. Judges rejected government arguments that the suit should be dismissed.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a taxpayer from North Carolina to proceed with a lawsuit seeking a 2013 federal tax refund. Judges rejected government arguments that the suit should be dismissed.
 
"Through his partisan temper tantrums, it's clear that Roy Cooper isn't handling being a lame duck governor very well," said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC.
"Through his partisan temper tantrums, it's clear that Roy Cooper isn't handling being a lame duck governor very well," said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC.
 
If the bad reviews weren’t enough, now comes word of VinFast’s recall of all 999 VF8 2023 vehicles sent to the U.S. due to safety concerns.
If the bad reviews weren’t enough, now comes word of VinFast’s recall of all 999 VF8 2023 vehicles sent to the U.S. due to safety concerns.
 
A split N.C. Court of Appeals panel is blocking an order that would have forced the N.C. Department of Transportation to change vendors for a state electronic lien and titling system.
A split N.C. Court of Appeals panel is blocking an order that would have forced the N.C. Department of Transportation to change vendors for a state electronic lien and titling system.
 
Twenty-one states, including three of North Carolina's neighbors, support N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and the State Health Plan in a legal fight involving health care requested by transgender patients.
Twenty-one states, including three of North Carolina's neighbors, support N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and the State Health Plan in a legal fight involving health care requested by transgender patients.
 
The committee also increased tax on sports betting from 14% in the House version to 18%.
The committee also increased tax on sports betting from 14% in the House version to 18%.
 
A bill presented by a bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers looks to expand teaching opportunities for ethnic-minority males.
A bill presented by a bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers looks to expand teaching opportunities for ethnic-minority males.
 
Bipartisan Calls from School Boards and Public Education Leaders Across the State to Invest in Public Schools
 
In a hypothetic matchup for governor in 2024, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is the only declared Republican candidate who would best Democrat Josh Stein, the current attorney general.
In a hypothetic matchup for governor in 2024, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is the only declared Republican candidate who would best Democrat Josh Stein, the current attorney general.
 
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has tossed out a requirement that a felon in North Carolina imprisoned on gun charges must undergo warrantless computer searches after leaving prison.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has tossed out a requirement that a felon in North Carolina imprisoned on gun charges must undergo warrantless computer searches after leaving prison.
 
On Saturday, former Congressman Mark Walker entered the 2024 North Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary after months of speculation.
On Saturday, former Congressman Mark Walker entered the 2024 North Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary after months of speculation.
 
In the wake of the shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left three children and three adults dead, some leaders of religious schools in North Carolina feel uneasy about the safety of their own schools.
In the wake of the shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left three children and three adults dead, some leaders of religious schools in North Carolina feel uneasy about the safety of their own schools.
 
The North Carolina House, Senate, and governor have each released their budget proposals for the upcoming biennium
 
Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced two 30-year tax extensions in Charlotte to help fund stadium renovations or build a new stadium for the Carolina Panthers.
Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced two 30-year tax extensions in Charlotte to help fund stadium renovations or build a new stadium for the Carolina Panthers.
 
The city of Graham has asked the N.C. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking media access to law enforcement recordings from an October 2020 protest.
The city of Graham has asked the N.C. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking media access to law enforcement recordings from an October 2020 protest.
 
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
 
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