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

An evening TV news program showing a traffic stop “that got out of hand and escalated” led Rep. Ken Goodman, D-Richmond, to introduce a bill requiring instructions of how motorists should interact with police
An evening TV news program showing a traffic stop “that got out of hand and escalated” led Rep. Ken Goodman, D-Richmond, to introduce a bill requiring instructions of how motorists should interact with police
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has added a communications director whose name may be familiar to regular readers of Carolina Journal
Gov. Roy Cooper has added a communications director whose name may be familiar to regular readers of Carolina Journal
 
Robert Graboyes' 93-year-old mother had a phone and an iPad, and she knew how to use them
 
Local police in North Carolina would have whistleblower protections under a bill introduced in the state House
Local police in North Carolina would have whistleblower protections under a bill introduced in the state House
 
As a special Senate committee on Tuesday began hammering out details for confirming Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet nominees, the back-and-forth between the governor and the General Assembly over the legality of the confirmation requirement continued
As a special Senate committee on Tuesday began hammering out details for confirming Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet nominees, the back-and-forth between the governor and the General Assembly over the legality of the confirmation requirement continued
 
The Cooper administration may have lost a key ally in its attempt to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Cabinet agency that controls Medicaid
The Cooper administration may have lost a key ally in its attempt to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Cabinet agency that controls Medicaid
 
Senate leader Phil Berger on Thursday said senators are “close” to finalizing the procedure for confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet officers.
Senate leader Phil Berger on Thursday said senators are “close” to finalizing the procedure for confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet officers.
 
A state legislator is hoping to give disabled veterans and spouses of fallen first responders a break on their property tax bills
A state legislator is hoping to give disabled veterans and spouses of fallen first responders a break on their property tax bills
 
Perhaps the biggest task facing a Republican-controlled General Assembly when it returns from a two-week hiatus Wednesday is finding common ground with a new Democratic governor, and vice versa
Perhaps the biggest task facing a Republican-controlled General Assembly when it returns from a two-week hiatus Wednesday is finding common ground with a new Democratic governor, and vice versa
 
As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
 
Attorneys close to legislative Republicans told Carolina Journal special legislative elections in 2017 "are almost certainly off the table."
Attorneys close to legislative Republicans told Carolina Journal special legislative elections in 2017 "are almost certainly off the table."
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's selection of Rep. Susi Hamilton as secretary of natural and cultural resources is emblematic of the philosophical contrast between Cooper and the GOP legislative majority, state Rep. Chris Millis said
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's selection of Rep. Susi Hamilton as secretary of natural and cultural resources is emblematic of the philosophical contrast between Cooper and the GOP legislative majority, state Rep. Chris Millis said
 
Even though Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid program unilaterally has been halted in federal court, some GOP lawmakers say they are open to considering a limited enrollment increase
Even though Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid program unilaterally has been halted in federal court, some GOP lawmakers say they are open to considering a limited enrollment increase
 
Bipartisanship ruled the day as lawmakers returned Wednesday to begin the 2017 long session of the General Assembly
Bipartisanship ruled the day as lawmakers returned Wednesday to begin the 2017 long session of the General Assembly
 
As the Senate Hearings of approving the nominations for cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, politics in America will take center stage. It is not so much that these predominantly Republican nominees be on this fine, public stage, but, moreover, that of the minority Democrats.
As the Senate Hearings of approving the nominations for cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, politics in America will take center stage. It is not so much that these predominantly Republican nominees be on this fine, public stage, but, moreover, that of the minority Democrats.
 
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
 
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
 
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
 
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
 
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
 
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his first two Cabinet selections
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his first two Cabinet selections
 
Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, let us remember how lucky we are to be able to spend time with family and friends, and let us remember to show the generosity and good feeling of this wonderful season throughout the whole year.
Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, let us remember how lucky we are to be able to spend time with family and friends, and let us remember to show the generosity and good feeling of this wonderful season throughout the whole year.
 
The Office of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
The Office of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
 
The North Carolina National Guard has recognized Governor Pat McCrory for his dedication, leadership and support to the National Guard throughout his governorship
The North Carolina National Guard has recognized Governor Pat McCrory for his dedication, leadership and support to the National Guard throughout his governorship
 
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
 
The General Assembly will return for a fifth special session Wednesday after a Monday morning vote by the Charlotte City Council repealing its bathroom ordinance that led to the adoption of House Bill 2
The General Assembly will return for a fifth special session Wednesday after a Monday morning vote by the Charlotte City Council repealing its bathroom ordinance that led to the adoption of House Bill 2
 
Senate Bill 4, legislation addressing ethics, elections and court reforms to protect the integrity of elections in North Carolina. He has also appointed Yolanda Stith to the NC Industrial Commission
Senate Bill 4, legislation addressing ethics, elections and court reforms to protect the integrity of elections in North Carolina. He has also appointed Yolanda Stith to the NC Industrial Commission
 
Hyperbole is alive and well in Raleigh. The superlatives, at one point this week, were flying
Hyperbole is alive and well in Raleigh. The superlatives, at one point this week, were flying
 
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