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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 media coalition is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to consolidate two appeals related to access to law enforcement recordings.
A media coalition is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to consolidate two appeals related to access to law enforcement recordings.
 
The University of North Carolina System is asking the state's highest court to reject a petition from students and parents seeking refunds related to COVID-19 shutdowns.
The University of North Carolina System is asking the state's highest court to reject a petition from students and parents seeking refunds related to COVID-19 shutdowns.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has finally unveiled the first draft of proposed revisions to the state’s Healthful Living Standards, which encompass both Physical and Health Education.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has finally unveiled the first draft of proposed revisions to the state’s Healthful Living Standards, which encompass both Physical and Health Education.
 
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is likely to see a federal trial on charges related to his insurance businesses delayed until 2024.
Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is likely to see a federal trial on charges related to his insurance businesses delayed until 2024.
 
The Prohibit Compelled Speech/Higher Ed Act, House Bill 607, sits in the Senate Rules Committee this week, after passing the House earlier this month.
The Prohibit Compelled Speech/Higher Ed Act, House Bill 607, sits in the Senate Rules Committee this week, after passing the House earlier this month.
 
A new brief filed at the N.C. Supreme Court highlights Mandy Cohen's role in the challenged shutdown of an Alamance County racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new brief filed at the N.C. Supreme Court highlights Mandy Cohen's role in the challenged shutdown of an Alamance County racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
UFC commentator and comedian Joe Rogan invited a health expert to debate Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democratic Party candidate for president, about vaccines on his popular podcast in exchange for a $100,000 donation to charity.
UFC commentator and comedian Joe Rogan invited a health expert to debate Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democratic Party candidate for president, about vaccines on his popular podcast in exchange for a $100,000 donation to charity.
 
A new report shows that 33% of major roads in North Carolina are in poor or mediocre condition.
A new report shows that 33% of major roads in North Carolina are in poor or mediocre condition.
 
U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar recommends that the Supreme Court reject a case dealing with a disputed skirt requirement for female students attending a charter school in North Carolina.
U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar recommends that the Supreme Court reject a case dealing with a disputed skirt requirement for female students attending a charter school in North Carolina.
 
Parents of two students expelled from the Charlotte Latin private school are asking the N.C. Court of Appeals to revive their lawsuit against the school. The parents complain about a "political" shift at the school in 2021.
Parents of two students expelled from the Charlotte Latin private school are asking the N.C. Court of Appeals to revive their lawsuit against the school. The parents complain about a "political" shift at the school in 2021.
 
Twitter owner Elon Musk was disturbed by Matt Walsh’s undercover investigation into trans health care providers, replying to the Daily Wire host’s Twitter thread twice on Wednesday.
Twitter owner Elon Musk was disturbed by Matt Walsh’s undercover investigation into trans health care providers, replying to the Daily Wire host’s Twitter thread twice on Wednesday.
 
The University of North Carolina System is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to reject the latest appeal from a fired Winston-Salem State University professor.
The University of North Carolina System is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to reject the latest appeal from a fired Winston-Salem State University professor.
 
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took to a live streamed YouTube event on Monday to declare a statewide “emergency” over K-12 public school education funding.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took to a live streamed YouTube event on Monday to declare a statewide “emergency” over K-12 public school education funding.
 
The 2022 Population Estimates show that the population of North Carolina grew by 1.3% between July 1st 2021 and July 1st 2022.
The 2022 Population Estimates show that the population of North Carolina grew by 1.3% between July 1st 2021 and July 1st 2022.
 
Last August the State Board of Education approved a 6-month delay in the standards revision timeline for Healthful Living Standards. Under the timeline, the first draft of the new standards was scheduled to be released in February 2023.
Last August the State Board of Education approved a 6-month delay in the standards revision timeline for Healthful Living Standards. Under the timeline, the first draft of the new standards was scheduled to be released in February 2023.
 
A former chair of the Wake County GOP, Darren Eustance, announced his candidacy for North Carolina Secretary of State on the Republican ticket.
A former chair of the Wake County GOP, Darren Eustance, announced his candidacy for North Carolina Secretary of State on the Republican ticket.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss the importance of talking about health for men and the LGBTQ+ community
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss the importance of talking about health for men and the LGBTQ+ community
 
On Saturday, former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker of Greensboro officially joined the race for the Republican nomination for N.C. governor.
On Saturday, former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker of Greensboro officially joined the race for the Republican nomination for N.C. governor.
 
Senate Bill 678, “Promote Clean Energy,” currently in the N.C. House Rules Committee, could pave the way for more investment in nuclear energy in North Carolina.
Senate Bill 678, “Promote Clean Energy,” currently in the N.C. House Rules Committee, could pave the way for more investment in nuclear energy in North Carolina.
 
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. is pushing for better support for veterans in Tar Heel state’s court system.
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. is pushing for better support for veterans in Tar Heel state’s court system.
 
A federal judge on Tuesday concluded “gender identity is real” in a ruling that partially strikes down Florida‘s new law banning doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors.
A federal judge on Tuesday concluded “gender identity is real” in a ruling that partially strikes down Florida‘s new law banning doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors.
 
N.C. Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan will not seek a second eight-year term next year.
 
Included in the North Carolina Senate budget proposal is repealing the State Board of Elections’ (NCSBE) authorization to join the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC).
Included in the North Carolina Senate budget proposal is repealing the State Board of Elections’ (NCSBE) authorization to join the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC).
 
North Carolina experienced a significant increase in the number of abortions performed following the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
North Carolina experienced a significant increase in the number of abortions performed following the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill to fund students through a method lawmakers have deemed “backpack funding” rather than funding government schools directly.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill to fund students through a method lawmakers have deemed “backpack funding” rather than funding government schools directly.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health is proud to announce its accreditation from the prestigious Public Health Accreditation Board.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health is proud to announce its accreditation from the prestigious Public Health Accreditation Board.
 
A former powerful N.C. House Rules Committee chairman urges the N.C. Court of Appeals to allow him to pursue a political discrimination claim against the state agency that fired him last year.
A former powerful N.C. House Rules Committee chairman urges the N.C. Court of Appeals to allow him to pursue a political discrimination claim against the state agency that fired him last year.
 
This will put average teacher pay in North Carolina at $59,121 by the end of FY 2024–25.
 
The N.C. solicitor general urges the nation's highest court to reject a case dealing with sales tax assessments on out-of-state transactions.
The N.C. solicitor general urges the nation's highest court to reject a case dealing with sales tax assessments on out-of-state transactions.
 
On Monday, North Carolina Senate Republicans unveiled a budget proposal that allocates $1.425 billion to NCInnovation
On Monday, North Carolina Senate Republicans unveiled a budget proposal that allocates $1.425 billion to NCInnovation
 
The City of Asheville recently launched a 60-day program in order to combat recent spikes in violent crime, particularly in the downtown area.
The City of Asheville recently launched a 60-day program in order to combat recent spikes in violent crime, particularly in the downtown area.
 
On Tuesday, both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” which restricts elective abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
On Tuesday, both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” which restricts elective abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a company to challenge N.C. Labor Department enforcement actions linked to a fatal Canton paper mill fire in 2020.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a company to challenge N.C. Labor Department enforcement actions linked to a fatal Canton paper mill fire in 2020.
 
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, touted the importance of modernizing the federal Clean Water Act during a presentation Tuesday to a congressional subcommittee.
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, touted the importance of modernizing the federal Clean Water Act during a presentation Tuesday to a congressional subcommittee.
 
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