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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 Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how North Carolinians can access and understand health-related information so they can improve their own health.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how North Carolinians can access and understand health-related information so they can improve their own health.
 
Inside the 2023 N.C. House budget, measures intended to improve transparency of classroom materials include setting up local "community media advisory committees" for every local board of education.
Inside the 2023 N.C. House budget, measures intended to improve transparency of classroom materials include setting up local "community media advisory committees" for every local board of education.
 
Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
 
North Carolina legislative leaders say they anticipate a quick vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20
North Carolina legislative leaders say they anticipate a quick vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20
 
On Friday, the North Carolina Democratic Party moved the location for a protest against Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently decided to leave the Democratic Party, after receiving backlash for holding the demonstration within 2.5 miles of Cotham’s house.
On Friday, the North Carolina Democratic Party moved the location for a protest against Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently decided to leave the Democratic Party, after receiving backlash for holding the demonstration within 2.5 miles of Cotham’s house.
 
Members of the White House Press Corps made it clear that they were not impressed with the lack of access they were getting to President Joe Biden.
Members of the White House Press Corps made it clear that they were not impressed with the lack of access they were getting to President Joe Biden.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has set May 9 as the date to consider bar owners' lawsuit seeking compensation for Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has set May 9 as the date to consider bar owners' lawsuit seeking compensation for Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown.
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court made several key election decisions on Friday, ruling to reinstate a voter ID law and keep the Republican-led redistricting maps in place.
The North Carolina Supreme Court made several key election decisions on Friday, ruling to reinstate a voter ID law and keep the Republican-led redistricting maps in place.
 
House Bill 816 would make early voting procedures and election results counting more transparent
House Bill 816 would make early voting procedures and election results counting more transparent
 
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
 
As temperatures begin rising, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief
As temperatures begin rising, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from unaffiliated voters who want to serve on the State Board of Elections.
Gov. Roy Cooper is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from unaffiliated voters who want to serve on the State Board of Elections.
 
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
 
In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
 
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
 
A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
 
Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker, of Greensboro, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of North Carolina on May 20th, adding another contender to the growing list of Republican hopefuls.
Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker, of Greensboro, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of North Carolina on May 20th, adding another contender to the growing list of Republican hopefuls.
 
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
 
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider a lawsuit in September challenging State Health Plan restrictions against coverage for treatments used by transgender patients.
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider a lawsuit in September challenging State Health Plan restrictions against coverage for treatments used by transgender patients.
 
About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
 
When the new North Carolina General Assembly session commences in January 2023, a mix of old and new faces will be present, along with revisiting some old issues and brand-new ones.
When the new North Carolina General Assembly session commences in January 2023, a mix of old and new faces will be present, along with revisiting some old issues and brand-new ones.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will look much different in 2023. Voters decided in November to oust one incumbent Democrat from the state’s highest court.
The N.C. Supreme Court will look much different in 2023. Voters decided in November to oust one incumbent Democrat from the state’s highest court.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld union restrictions included in North Carolina's 2017 Farm Act.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld union restrictions included in North Carolina's 2017 Farm Act.
 
In 2010, when Democrat Charles Graham first ran for Robeson County’s state House District 47, he defeated Republican Brawleigh Graham by a more-than-comfortable 67% to 33% margin.
In 2010, when Democrat Charles Graham first ran for Robeson County’s state House District 47, he defeated Republican Brawleigh Graham by a more-than-comfortable 67% to 33% margin.
 
The Pender Emergency Medical Services team of McKenzie Shipp and Owen Feest claimed top honors at the 31st Annual Paramedic Competition held this week in Greensboro, earning the title for the first time in the county’s history.
The Pender Emergency Medical Services team of McKenzie Shipp and Owen Feest claimed top honors at the 31st Annual Paramedic Competition held this week in Greensboro, earning the title for the first time in the county’s history.
 
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold an "en banc" hearing of a case challenging the N.C. State Health Plan's exclusion of treatment for transgender services.
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold an "en banc" hearing of a case challenging the N.C. State Health Plan's exclusion of treatment for transgender services.
 
The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office found that the N.C. Department of Public Instruction had some issues during a Statewide Federal Compliance Audit.
The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office found that the N.C. Department of Public Instruction had some issues during a Statewide Federal Compliance Audit.
 
A bill in the General Assembly would reduce the maximum number of early voting days in North Carolina from 17 to eight
A bill in the General Assembly would reduce the maximum number of early voting days in North Carolina from 17 to eight
 
Jordan Roberts, John Locke Foundation director of government affairs, speaks in favor of Senate Bill 669, Solar Decommissioning Requirements.
 
People at High Risk May Receive Additional Dose
 
The legal battle between N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has ended. Both agree Stein's lawsuit against a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is moot.
The legal battle between N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has ended. Both agree Stein's lawsuit against a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is moot.
 
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to federal court to challenge North Carolina's new anti-riot law. ACLU claims "multiple provisions" of the law are "facially unconstitutional."
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to federal court to challenge North Carolina's new anti-riot law. ACLU claims "multiple provisions" of the law are "facially unconstitutional."
 
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
 
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
Two DWI defendants in North Carolina have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take their cases. They claim district attorneys violated their rights to a speedy trial.
 
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