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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 lawsuit at the N.C. Court of Appeals argues that Chapel Hill had no legal authority for the owner residency requirement in its short-term rental ordinance.
A lawsuit at the N.C. Court of Appeals argues that Chapel Hill had no legal authority for the owner residency requirement in its short-term rental ordinance.
 
“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
 
North Carolina House Republicans scaled back a rule change that would have eliminated the 48-hour notice requirement for gubernatorial veto override votes.
North Carolina House Republicans scaled back a rule change that would have eliminated the 48-hour notice requirement for gubernatorial veto override votes.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health of Human Services releases the following statement:
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that favored Charlotte in a dispute over drivers' privacy.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that favored Charlotte in a dispute over drivers' privacy.
 
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reportedly snapped a photo of a journalist from The Daily Caller News Foundation after refusing to answer her questions about the ongoing disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, because he was “taking some personal time.”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reportedly snapped a photo of a journalist from The Daily Caller News Foundation after refusing to answer her questions about the ongoing disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, because he was “taking some personal time.”
 
The Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released their joint forecast for North Carolina’s revenue today. This is a standard procedure that occurs in the early days of the budgeting process to inform lawmakers of the state of the economy.
The Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released their joint forecast for North Carolina’s revenue today. This is a standard procedure that occurs in the early days of the budgeting process to inform lawmakers of the state of the economy.
 
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce that Chief Culture Officer Emma Hayes has been named to the “2023 Women’s Leadership Diversity IMPACT 50 List” by Career Mastered Magazine.
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce that Chief Culture Officer Emma Hayes has been named to the “2023 Women’s Leadership Diversity IMPACT 50 List” by Career Mastered Magazine.
 
On Tuesday, Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robeson, and Republican state senators held a press conference highlighting bills that will expand gun rights ahead of the bills being debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
On Tuesday, Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robeson, and Republican state senators held a press conference highlighting bills that will expand gun rights ahead of the bills being debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
Two county board of elections executive directors still maintain ties with the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence
Two county board of elections executive directors still maintain ties with the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence
 
Local boards of education are becoming ever-frustrated with a North Carolina law that puts restrictions on the start and end dates for the school year.
Local boards of education are becoming ever-frustrated with a North Carolina law that puts restrictions on the start and end dates for the school year.
 
Building on its ongoing COVID-19 events, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the importance of heart health as well as heart disease prevention and management.
Building on its ongoing COVID-19 events, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the importance of heart health as well as heart disease prevention and management.
 
Republican leaders in the General Assembly are running a number of bills meant to shore up election integrity in North Carolina after a series of similar measures fell prey to Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto pin last session.
Republican leaders in the General Assembly are running a number of bills meant to shore up election integrity in North Carolina after a series of similar measures fell prey to Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto pin last session.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide whether a fired Durham police sergeant can sue to get his job back. The sergeant allowed a suspect to smoke a marijuana blunt after ending an armed standoff.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide whether a fired Durham police sergeant can sue to get his job back. The sergeant allowed a suspect to smoke a marijuana blunt after ending an armed standoff.
 
The Harnett County school board and State Retirement Division are squabbling at the N.C. Court of Appeals over $197,000. The money is tied to a pension-spiking assessment.
The Harnett County school board and State Retirement Division are squabbling at the N.C. Court of Appeals over $197,000. The money is tied to a pension-spiking assessment.
 
The North Carolina Supreme court is scheduled to rehear two high-stakes election lawsuits on redistricting and voter ID.
The North Carolina Supreme court is scheduled to rehear two high-stakes election lawsuits on redistricting and voter ID.
 
President Joe Biden claimed during a White House movie screening this week that some white people “still want to” lynch black people.
President Joe Biden claimed during a White House movie screening this week that some white people “still want to” lynch black people.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court is weighing the case of a black Forsyth County man on death row who alleges that a training document nicknamed a “cheat sheet” was used to keep potential black jurors off the jury that heard his case.
The N.C. Supreme Court is weighing the case of a black Forsyth County man on death row who alleges that a training document nicknamed a “cheat sheet” was used to keep potential black jurors off the jury that heard his case.
 
North Carolina’s Congressman Dan Bishop, R-08, and members of the newly-created Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, exposed details in its inaugural hearings into what some witnesses called a government censorship campaign.
North Carolina’s Congressman Dan Bishop, R-08, and members of the newly-created Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, exposed details in its inaugural hearings into what some witnesses called a government censorship campaign.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will rehear the Harper v. Hall redistricting case on March 14. It will rehear the Holmes v. Moore voter ID case March 15.
The N.C. Supreme Court will rehear the Harper v. Hall redistricting case on March 14. It will rehear the Holmes v. Moore voter ID case March 15.
 
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has closed an investigation into possible criminal libel charges against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has closed an investigation into possible criminal libel charges against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
A bill filed Thursday in the N.C. Senate would repeal a law permitting state employee organizations to draft dues automatically from members’ paychecks.
A bill filed Thursday in the N.C. Senate would repeal a law permitting state employee organizations to draft dues automatically from members’ paychecks.
 
NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate will vote on Senate Bill 20, the “Safe Surrender Infants” bill, which aims to expand the state’s newborn safe surrender law.
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate will vote on Senate Bill 20, the “Safe Surrender Infants” bill, which aims to expand the state’s newborn safe surrender law.
 
The Justice Department (DOJ) has formally decided not to charge Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in a sex-trafficking investigation.
The Justice Department (DOJ) has formally decided not to charge Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in a sex-trafficking investigation.
 
The state controller and legislative leaders are asking the N.C. Supreme court to reinstate a lower court order blocking a forced money transfer in the Leandro case.
The state controller and legislative leaders are asking the N.C. Supreme court to reinstate a lower court order blocking a forced money transfer in the Leandro case.
 
The Left continues to hyperventilate over North Carolina’s proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB 49. In yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, Sara Pequeno joined in the fray when she opined that the legislation “could torpedo school funding for mental health.”
The Left continues to hyperventilate over North Carolina’s proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB 49. In yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, Sara Pequeno joined in the fray when she opined that the legislation “could torpedo school funding for mental health.”
 
Representatives Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, and Zack Hawkins, D-Durham, announced the formation of a new historically black colleges and universities caucus, along with senators Gladys Robinson, D-Guilford, and Carl Ford, R-Rowan.
Representatives Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, and Zack Hawkins, D-Durham, announced the formation of a new historically black colleges and universities caucus, along with senators Gladys Robinson, D-Guilford, and Carl Ford, R-Rowan.
 
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday evening establishing rights for parents with school-aged children. The Parents’ Bill of Rights passed 29 to 18 and went to the House Tuesday. If the House passes it as well, it would go to Governor Cooper, who will likely veto it.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is likely unconstitutional. It's a legal victory for N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a 1931 N.C. criminal libel law is likely unconstitutional. It's a legal victory for N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
 
North Carolina House legislators yesterday introduced a bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
North Carolina House legislators yesterday introduced a bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
 
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, legislative Democrats held a press conference introducing “The Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights.” The Democrats’ bill was filed after Republicans filed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, scheduled to be considered on the N.C. Senate floor Tuesday afternoon.
 
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