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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 98 would make long overdue changes to prohibit state and local governments, public schools, and universities from requiring Covid vaccination or discriminating against the unvaccinated, and it would also protect schoolchildren from being forced to wear masks
House Bill 98 would make long overdue changes to prohibit state and local governments, public schools, and universities from requiring Covid vaccination or discriminating against the unvaccinated, and it would also protect schoolchildren from being forced to wear masks
 
Today, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launches in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers.
Today, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launches in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling against a fired Vance County sheriff's deputy.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling against a fired Vance County sheriff's deputy.
 
N.C. legislative leaders have asked a federal court to dismiss unaffiliated voters' lawsuit challenging the partisan composition of the State Board of Elections.
N.C. legislative leaders have asked a federal court to dismiss unaffiliated voters' lawsuit challenging the partisan composition of the State Board of Elections.
 
Donald Bryson, president of the John Locke Foundation, explores some of the most significant points where agriculture policy has the most impact on the world around us.
Donald Bryson, president of the John Locke Foundation, explores some of the most significant points where agriculture policy has the most impact on the world around us.
 
The tax burden from illegal immigration at the federal, state, and local levels is roughly $150.7 billion per year, according to an analysis published on Wednesday by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
The tax burden from illegal immigration at the federal, state, and local levels is roughly $150.7 billion per year, according to an analysis published on Wednesday by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
 
The N.C. Justice Department is seeking an "expeditious" schedule for the state Supreme Court to address outstanding issues in the Leandro education funding case.
The N.C. Justice Department is seeking an "expeditious" schedule for the state Supreme Court to address outstanding issues in the Leandro education funding case.
 
A troubling trend for youth mental health and suicide rates emerges from a new annual report released Feb. 27 by the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force.
A troubling trend for youth mental health and suicide rates emerges from a new annual report released Feb. 27 by the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force.
 
Packing policy into budgets harms transparency and accountability
 
Everything is in flux following a report that the U.S. Department of Energy has concluded that the virus that causes COVID likely leaked from a coronavirus lab in Wuhan, China.
Everything is in flux following a report that the U.S. Department of Energy has concluded that the virus that causes COVID likely leaked from a coronavirus lab in Wuhan, China.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein does not oppose state legislative leaders intervening in a lawsuit challenging state restrictions on abortion pills.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein does not oppose state legislative leaders intervening in a lawsuit challenging state restrictions on abortion pills.
 
The state Rules Review Commission faces another legal challenge, the first filed since Gov. Roy Cooper dropped a lawsuit against the group in October 2022.
The state Rules Review Commission faces another legal challenge, the first filed since Gov. Roy Cooper dropped a lawsuit against the group in October 2022.
 
It’s time to recognize that earning a living in North Carolina is a right, not a privilege. Thankfully, North Carolina senators introduced a bill last week to repeal the redundant and antiquated privilege license tax,
It’s time to recognize that earning a living in North Carolina is a right, not a privilege. Thankfully, North Carolina senators introduced a bill last week to repeal the redundant and antiquated privilege license tax,
 
The state has given WakeMed preliminary approval to build a new hospital in Garner and a new mental health hospital in Knightdale. The state also approved adding beds to both Duke Raleigh and UNC Rex hospitals.
The state has given WakeMed preliminary approval to build a new hospital in Garner and a new mental health hospital in Knightdale. The state also approved adding beds to both Duke Raleigh and UNC Rex hospitals.
 
On Thursday, a bipartisan group of North Carolina legislators announced they would introduce legislation to add two seats to the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
On Thursday, a bipartisan group of North Carolina legislators announced they would introduce legislation to add two seats to the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
 
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and Rep. David Willis, R-Union, were involved in a car accident around 9:30 P.M. on Thursday where they were “rammed from behind several times,” according to Demi Dowdy, a spokesperson for Moore.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and Rep. David Willis, R-Union, were involved in a car accident around 9:30 P.M. on Thursday where they were “rammed from behind several times,” according to Demi Dowdy, a spokesperson for Moore.
 
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is a private organization with government powers and funding
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is a private organization with government powers and funding
 
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees voted unanimously this month to adopt a “Resolution on the Affirmation of Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech.”
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees voted unanimously this month to adopt a “Resolution on the Affirmation of Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech.”
 
Gov. Roy Cooper and NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser announced Thursday that 249 infrastructure projects in 80 communities across North Carolina would receive $462.9 million to aid in cleaner drinking water and strengthen wastewater and stormwater systems.
Gov. Roy Cooper and NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser announced Thursday that 249 infrastructure projects in 80 communities across North Carolina would receive $462.9 million to aid in cleaner drinking water and strengthen wastewater and stormwater systems.
 
At yesterday’s monthly meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education, board members heard an update about the review of academic standards in the areas of Science and Healthful Living.
At yesterday’s monthly meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education, board members heard an update about the review of academic standards in the areas of Science and Healthful Living.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling supporting the planned Mid-Currituck Bridge to the Outer Banks.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling supporting the planned Mid-Currituck Bridge to the Outer Banks.
 
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a new policy Feb. 23 banning schools from forcing employees or applicants to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of employment or acceptance as a student.
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a new policy Feb. 23 banning schools from forcing employees or applicants to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of employment or acceptance as a student.
 
Jim Bostian, Aetna’s market president for North Carolina, addressed the State Health Plan Board of Trustees at their meeting Wednesday, with promises of building upon a seamless transition as the new SHP third-party administrator beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
Jim Bostian, Aetna’s market president for North Carolina, addressed the State Health Plan Board of Trustees at their meeting Wednesday, with promises of building upon a seamless transition as the new SHP third-party administrator beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
 
Towns Around the State Will Use Money to Assess, Repair and Replace Water and Wastewater Systems
 
Fayetteville’s Dr. Dickson Schaefer is working as hard as he can, but his Cumberland County waiting room keeps filling back up.
Fayetteville’s Dr. Dickson Schaefer is working as hard as he can, but his Cumberland County waiting room keeps filling back up.
 
A bill that would reduce the number of bids required for the state to contract house repairs after a disaster passed a N.C. House Committee on Wednesday.
A bill that would reduce the number of bids required for the state to contract house repairs after a disaster passed a N.C. House Committee on Wednesday.
 
There is growing demand for the right to repair technology, especially expensive farm equipment, without being compelled to use the manufacturer’s licensed professionals
There is growing demand for the right to repair technology, especially expensive farm equipment, without being compelled to use the manufacturer’s licensed professionals
 
The “NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, passed the Senate Finance Committee today.
The “NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, passed the Senate Finance Committee today.
 
The White House struggled to defend President Joe Biden’s decision to support a bill blocking Washington D.C. from overhauling its criminal code and voting rights laws.
The White House struggled to defend President Joe Biden’s decision to support a bill blocking Washington D.C. from overhauling its criminal code and voting rights laws.
 
Locke President Donald Bryson on Today's Medicaid Expansion Deal
 
North Carolina leaders are projecting shortages in direct care workers, nurses and other caregiving positions in the coming decade. At the same time, demand for these services is rising.
North Carolina leaders are projecting shortages in direct care workers, nurses and other caregiving positions in the coming decade. At the same time, demand for these services is rising.
 
Government subsidies involve policymakers using your money to prop up politically chosen initiatives
Government subsidies involve policymakers using your money to prop up politically chosen initiatives
 
Plaintiffs and the N.C. Justice Department both object to new motions at the N.C. Supreme Court in the Leandro education funding lawsuit. The motions ask the court to address unresolved Leandro issues.
Plaintiffs and the N.C. Justice Department both object to new motions at the N.C. Supreme Court in the Leandro education funding lawsuit. The motions ask the court to address unresolved Leandro issues.
 
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