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

The North Carolina General Assembly is set to take up the veto override of SB20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, much to the chagrin of Gov. Roy Cooper, who has conducted a pressure campaign in an attempt to swing legislators.
The North Carolina General Assembly is set to take up the veto override of SB20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, much to the chagrin of Gov. Roy Cooper, who has conducted a pressure campaign in an attempt to swing legislators.
 
In a bipartisan vote, the North Carolina House approved a measure on Wednesday that bans gender transitioning surgeries for minors.
In a bipartisan vote, the North Carolina House approved a measure on Wednesday that bans gender transitioning surgeries for minors.
 
The N.C. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would ban abortion after the first trimester, with some exceptions, and extends the window to 24 weeks for abortion due to “life-limiting” fetal anomalies.
The N.C. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would ban abortion after the first trimester, with some exceptions, and extends the window to 24 weeks for abortion due to “life-limiting” fetal anomalies.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the state's second-highest court to step into a contract dispute.
The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the state's second-highest court to step into a contract dispute.
 
Wind projects off Brunswick County beaches would also interfere with military training and operations, including airspace used daily by the 169th Fighter Wing out of South Carolina
Wind projects off Brunswick County beaches would also interfere with military training and operations, including airspace used daily by the 169th Fighter Wing out of South Carolina
 
Triangle television station WTVD defends its reliance on a "fair report privilege" for protection against a lawsuit at the N.C. Supreme Court.
Triangle television station WTVD defends its reliance on a "fair report privilege" for protection against a lawsuit at the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Lawyers working on the U.S. Supreme Court's Moore v. Harper redistricting case have alerted the court to a related decision Friday from North Carolina's top court.
Lawyers working on the U.S. Supreme Court's Moore v. Harper redistricting case have alerted the court to a related decision Friday from North Carolina's top court.
 
A group representing North Carolina's local health directors backs N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley in his legal battle with owners of Ace Speedway.
A group representing North Carolina's local health directors backs N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley in his legal battle with owners of Ace Speedway.
 
57% of North Carolinians support legislation to prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions.
57% of North Carolinians support legislation to prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions.
 
Special provisions continue to thrive in North Carolina. The last biennium budget was loaded with special projects, and the forthcoming one may be no different.
Special provisions continue to thrive in North Carolina. The last biennium budget was loaded with special projects, and the forthcoming one may be no different.
 
Children in grades K-3 in North Carolina have surpassed the rest of the nation when it comes to their early-literacy skills. That’s according to N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, who shared the news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
Children in grades K-3 in North Carolina have surpassed the rest of the nation when it comes to their early-literacy skills. That’s according to N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, who shared the news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel is allowing a woman to move forward with her lawsuit against the city of Raleigh and one of its employees. The employee injured the woman in an auto accident in 2018.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel is allowing a woman to move forward with her lawsuit against the city of Raleigh and one of its employees. The employee injured the woman in an auto accident in 2018.
 
Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston has thrown his hat in the ring in the 2024 race as a Democratic candidate for North Carolina’s Commissioner of Labor.
Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston has thrown his hat in the ring in the 2024 race as a Democratic candidate for North Carolina’s Commissioner of Labor.
 
Compared with most states’ laws, North Carolina’s asset forfeiture laws do an excellent job of protecting innocent property owners and discouraging abuse
Compared with most states’ laws, North Carolina’s asset forfeiture laws do an excellent job of protecting innocent property owners and discouraging abuse
 
The North Carolina Senate is advancing a bill that would prohibit applicants for state employee positions to affirm their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
The North Carolina Senate is advancing a bill that would prohibit applicants for state employee positions to affirm their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
 
Massive "city" of enormous wind turbines would severely conflict with military training and operations
Massive "city" of enormous wind turbines would severely conflict with military training and operations
 
The N.C. State Board of Elections is updating voter registration forms to comply with the state Supreme Court's ruling against felon voting.
The N.C. State Board of Elections is updating voter registration forms to comply with the state Supreme Court's ruling against felon voting.
 
In a trio of rulings Friday, the N.C. Supreme Court restored the state's voter ID law, took state courts out of partisan gerrymandering disputes, and ended voting for felons who have not completed their sentences.
In a trio of rulings Friday, the N.C. Supreme Court restored the state's voter ID law, took state courts out of partisan gerrymandering disputes, and ended voting for felons who have not completed their sentences.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed state Capitol Police Chief R.E. “Chip” Hawley to serve as the director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Hawley will fill the vacancy left when Director Robert Schurmeier’s term ends on June 30, 2023.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed state Capitol Police Chief R.E. “Chip” Hawley to serve as the director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Hawley will fill the vacancy left when Director Robert Schurmeier’s term ends on June 30, 2023.
 
Special counsel John Durham is set to testify on Capitol Hill next month after releasing his report excoriating the FBI over its handling of investigations into the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.
Special counsel John Durham is set to testify on Capitol Hill next month after releasing his report excoriating the FBI over its handling of investigations into the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.
 
Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
 
"This is proof positive that North Carolina politicians and bureaucrats are prepared to trample on the rights of private property owners in order to benefit favored business interests,” said Jon Guze, Senior Fellow for Legal Studies at the John Locke Foundation.
"This is proof positive that North Carolina politicians and bureaucrats are prepared to trample on the rights of private property owners in order to benefit favored business interests,” said Jon Guze, Senior Fellow for Legal Studies at the John Locke Foundation.
 
This week on “The Debrief”: – Donna King is on assignment, speaking from the United States’ southern border.
This week on “The Debrief”: – Donna King is on assignment, speaking from the United States’ southern border.
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court correctly decided that partisan gerrymandering claims are “nonjusticiable, political questions”
The North Carolina Supreme Court correctly decided that partisan gerrymandering claims are “nonjusticiable, political questions”
 
H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, sailed through three House committees, including Health, Insurance, and Rules, this week before passing 86-26 in the House Thursday and now heads to the Senate.
H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, sailed through three House committees, including Health, Insurance, and Rules, this week before passing 86-26 in the House Thursday and now heads to the Senate.
 
Liberals love Europe. They think the continent is better than America, and they apologize for us lowly hoi polloi every chance they get.
Liberals love Europe. They think the continent is better than America, and they apologize for us lowly hoi polloi every chance they get.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill to ban China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing N.C. agricultural land and property within 25 miles of the state’s military bases.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill to ban China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing N.C. agricultural land and property within 25 miles of the state’s military bases.
 
A bipartisan House bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money is on its way to the House Rules Committee after passing in the House Insurance Committee Wednesday.
A bipartisan House bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money is on its way to the House Rules Committee after passing in the House Insurance Committee Wednesday.
 
All families in North Carolina would be eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship Program under a bill that moved through the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.
All families in North Carolina would be eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship Program under a bill that moved through the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.
 
Senate Bill 49 would affirm parental rights and protect parents’ authority to make decisions regarding a child’s medical and psychological well-being
Senate Bill 49 would affirm parental rights and protect parents’ authority to make decisions regarding a child’s medical and psychological well-being
 
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey spoke out against an N.C. House bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina to create a holding company in which it could move policyholder money.
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey spoke out against an N.C. House bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina to create a holding company in which it could move policyholder money.
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its recommendations to expand eligibility for blood donation to include gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its recommendations to expand eligibility for blood donation to include gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
 
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