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

On Tuesday, an ACLU North Carolina lobbyist, Kristie Puckett Williams, made graphic, sexually harassing comments to conservative radio host Pete Kaliner during a Twitter discussion regarding N.C. Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
On Tuesday, an ACLU North Carolina lobbyist, Kristie Puckett Williams, made graphic, sexually harassing comments to conservative radio host Pete Kaliner during a Twitter discussion regarding N.C. Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
 
If placing teachers in high-need schools is the measure of success, the answer may be “no.”
If placing teachers in high-need schools is the measure of success, the answer may be “no.”
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against a Central Prison staffer who claimed that whistleblowing blocked her from a promotion.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against a Central Prison staffer who claimed that whistleblowing blocked her from a promotion.
 
As you may have heard NCDOJ recently announced five new opioid settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and Teva.
As you may have heard NCDOJ recently announced five new opioid settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and Teva.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has rejected media outlets' request for law enforcement recordings linked to Andrew Brown's 2021 shooting death.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has rejected media outlets' request for law enforcement recordings linked to Andrew Brown's 2021 shooting death.
 
A new report finds that North Carolina’s forest management plans effectively preserve forests while allowing for recreation and commercial use
A new report finds that North Carolina’s forest management plans effectively preserve forests while allowing for recreation and commercial use
 
Why Americans should take note of the serious risk China poses, both via balloons and social media
Why Americans should take note of the serious risk China poses, both via balloons and social media
 
The new judge in North Carolina's long-running Leandro education funding case will hold his first hearing March 10.
The new judge in North Carolina's long-running Leandro education funding case will hold his first hearing March 10.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $4 million Preschool Development Grant that will help support children’s health and well-being
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $4 million Preschool Development Grant that will help support children’s health and well-being
 
Convicted felons should have their right to vote restored only after they have entirely repaid their debts to society
Convicted felons should have their right to vote restored only after they have entirely repaid their debts to society
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will rehear cases dealing with voter ID and statewide election maps in March.
The N.C. Supreme Court will rehear cases dealing with voter ID and statewide election maps in March.
 
By enlisting the UNC-System’s accreditor in its power grab, the new governance commission threatens legitimate board oversight.
By enlisting the UNC-System’s accreditor in its power grab, the new governance commission threatens legitimate board oversight.
 
N.C. legislative leaders label Common Cause's latest court filing in a redistricting dispute as "improper" and "meritless."
N.C. legislative leaders label Common Cause's latest court filing in a redistricting dispute as "improper" and "meritless."
 
The Bill would also protect first responders, correctional officers, and members of the military
The Bill would also protect first responders, correctional officers, and members of the military
 
The application period for 2023-2024 school year Opportunity Scholarships opened Feb. 1 and closes March 1.
The application period for 2023-2024 school year Opportunity Scholarships opened Feb. 1 and closes March 1.
 
It’s been more expensive to fill up your gas tank in North Carolina in the past two years, and now, it may be even more expensive to insure the vehicle you drive. How much more? How about 28.4%?
It’s been more expensive to fill up your gas tank in North Carolina in the past two years, and now, it may be even more expensive to insure the vehicle you drive. How much more? How about 28.4%?
 
Our office has been notified of a scam involving people impersonating state government employees on social media. These scammers will claim to be with a state agency and inform you that you are being awarded a large sum of grant money.
Our office has been notified of a scam involving people impersonating state government employees on social media. These scammers will claim to be with a state agency and inform you that you are being awarded a large sum of grant money.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether as many as 56,000 felons who have completed active prison terms but not finished their full sentences will remain eligible to vote in state elections.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether as many as 56,000 felons who have completed active prison terms but not finished their full sentences will remain eligible to vote in state elections.
 
If university officials can dodge records requests, public oversight is no longer possible.
If university officials can dodge records requests, public oversight is no longer possible.
 
Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Newborn Screening Program.
Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Newborn Screening Program.
 
In a recent WFAE news interview, special master Bob Orr seemed to shift responsibility for North Carolina’s congressional maps from the court’s assigned special masters to the University of California professor advising them
In a recent WFAE news interview, special master Bob Orr seemed to shift responsibility for North Carolina’s congressional maps from the court’s assigned special masters to the University of California professor advising them
 
North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
 
NCDHHS is committed to empowering all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in communities of their choosing.
NCDHHS is committed to empowering all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in communities of their choosing.
 
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
On Wednesday, N.C. Senate Republicans held a press conference introducing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. which they say would give parents more control over the direction of their child’s education and require more transparency in public schools.
 
Duke Energy hopes that the North Carolina Utilities Commission will approve two proposed renewable energy plans for businesses and consumers.
Duke Energy hopes that the North Carolina Utilities Commission will approve two proposed renewable energy plans for businesses and consumers.
 
The North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee passed a bill Jan. 31 that directs federal COVID-19 relief dollars to fund a new software program for remedying learning loss.
The North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee passed a bill Jan. 31 that directs federal COVID-19 relief dollars to fund a new software program for remedying learning loss.
 
President Joe Biden, for all his daftness, understands something that twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton never learned: The white working-class vote is crucial for winning the Electoral College.
President Joe Biden, for all his daftness, understands something that twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton never learned: The white working-class vote is crucial for winning the Electoral College.
 
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
 
The plan acknowledges adding more solar and wind generation raises rates and harms job creation
The plan acknowledges adding more solar and wind generation raises rates and harms job creation
 
Locke's legislative agenda on education is in action in the North Carolina Senate.
 
Activist group Common Cause labels as "frivolous" the request from N.C. legislative leaders for a state Supreme Court rehearing in a hotly contested redistricting case.
Activist group Common Cause labels as "frivolous" the request from N.C. legislative leaders for a state Supreme Court rehearing in a hotly contested redistricting case.
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
 
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
 
Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Exum could mediate a legal dispute between state Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Exum could mediate a legal dispute between state Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
 
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