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

Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
 
How following California’s disastrous policies on electric vehicles will likely lead the state to ruin
How following California’s disastrous policies on electric vehicles will likely lead the state to ruin
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is proposing a change to blood donor eligibility by using gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is proposing a change to blood donor eligibility by using gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said Tuesday the decision to go with Aetna as the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan was in the best interest of plan members.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said Tuesday the decision to go with Aetna as the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan was in the best interest of plan members.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
 
N.C. Appeals Court Chief Judge Donna Stroud began her new term by emphasizing bringing people together after COVID shutdowns and the recent judicial elections.
N.C. Appeals Court Chief Judge Donna Stroud began her new term by emphasizing bringing people together after COVID shutdowns and the recent judicial elections.
 
A new working paper published in the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that the link between Medicaid expansion and improved rates of adult mortality is not as clear as previous research has suggested.
A new working paper published in the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that the link between Medicaid expansion and improved rates of adult mortality is not as clear as previous research has suggested.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to offer her views about a case involving a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor."
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to offer her views about a case involving a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor."
 
North Carolina’s decade of economic success deserves celebration. Even more so, however, it is worth applauding the important steps toward reform that state lawmakers have undertaken over the past decade.
North Carolina’s decade of economic success deserves celebration. Even more so, however, it is worth applauding the important steps toward reform that state lawmakers have undertaken over the past decade.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently received approximately $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently received approximately $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools.
 
Card skimming thieves have recently been ramping up efforts to scam North Carolinians through EBT card skimming and cloning.
Card skimming thieves have recently been ramping up efforts to scam North Carolinians through EBT card skimming and cloning.
 
North Carolinians may have noticed that it has cost a little more to fill their gas tanks since Jan. 1. Some areas of the Tar Heel State have seen prices jump 20 cents a gallon compared to last month when prices were below $2.99 in most areas.
North Carolinians may have noticed that it has cost a little more to fill their gas tanks since Jan. 1. Some areas of the Tar Heel State have seen prices jump 20 cents a gallon compared to last month when prices were below $2.99 in most areas.
 
By law, the Utilities Commission’s Carbon Plan must chart the “reasonable,” “least cost path” to emissions reductions with “least cost planning of generation” that would “maintain and improve upon the reliability of the grid”
By law, the Utilities Commission’s Carbon Plan must chart the “reasonable,” “least cost path” to emissions reductions with “least cost planning of generation” that would “maintain and improve upon the reliability of the grid”
 
State lawyers ask the N.C. Court of Appeals two throw out two lawsuits involving public school buses that caused property damage. Both buses were delivering meals to remote-learning students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State lawyers ask the N.C. Court of Appeals two throw out two lawsuits involving public school buses that caused property damage. Both buses were delivering meals to remote-learning students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Watauga County and three of its towns want the N.C. Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Boone. That town challenges Watauga's system for splitting local sales tax revenue.
Watauga County and three of its towns want the N.C. Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Boone. That town challenges Watauga's system for splitting local sales tax revenue.
 
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will no longer be the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan come Jan. 1, 2025.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will no longer be the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan come Jan. 1, 2025.
 
On Friday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) released its long-awaited Carbon Plan, which aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
On Friday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) released its long-awaited Carbon Plan, which aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $3.2 million to nine colleges and universities across the state to increase access to recovery services and supports on campuses for students with substance use disorders.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $3.2 million to nine colleges and universities across the state to increase access to recovery services and supports on campuses for students with substance use disorders.
 
The new year means new laws for North Carolina. Here is a look at some of the laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
The new year means new laws for North Carolina. Here is a look at some of the laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
 
Early last week North Carolina State Board of Elections issued a statement announcing an automatic adjustment to campaign contribution limits, increasing the maximum contribution from $5,600 to $6,400.
Early last week North Carolina State Board of Elections issued a statement announcing an automatic adjustment to campaign contribution limits, increasing the maximum contribution from $5,600 to $6,400.
 
The founder of Charter Day School in Brunswick County welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court's latest order in a case involving the school.
The founder of Charter Day School in Brunswick County welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court's latest order in a case involving the school.
 
North Carolina is attracting new citizens from all over the country due to its pro-freedom and fiscally responsible policies.
North Carolina is attracting new citizens from all over the country due to its pro-freedom and fiscally responsible policies.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, asked State Auditor Beth Wood about findings from an audit of COVID-19 relief funds.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, asked State Auditor Beth Wood about findings from an audit of COVID-19 relief funds.
 
Solar was useful for only a few hours but not available during peak demand
 
In the past week, Duke Energy systematically shut down parts of the North Carolina and South Carolina power grid in what the utility described as an effort to stabilize energy usage during bitter cold holiday temperatures.
In the past week, Duke Energy systematically shut down parts of the North Carolina and South Carolina power grid in what the utility described as an effort to stabilize energy usage during bitter cold holiday temperatures.
 
Economists with the Committee to Unleash Prosperity released a new study last month highlighting our nation’s expansive welfare state.
Economists with the Committee to Unleash Prosperity released a new study last month highlighting our nation’s expansive welfare state.
 
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023.
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023.
 
Unaffiliated registrations continue to outpace those of either major party
 
He climbed to the top of the Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach.
He climbed to the top of the Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach.
 
On Friday, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and other allied abortion advocates dropped their challenges to five different North Carolina laws pertaining to abortions.
On Friday, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and other allied abortion advocates dropped their challenges to five different North Carolina laws pertaining to abortions.
 
U.S. Sen.-elect Ted Budd has named former N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson to serve as Budd’s state director.
U.S. Sen.-elect Ted Budd has named former N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson to serve as Budd’s state director.
 
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