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NC justices could revive voter ID previously tossed
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — A photo voter identification mandate first sought over a decade ago by North Carolina Republicans could be ...
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NC House sends pistol permit bill to Cooper’s desk
By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — North Carolina’s House sent a sweeping firearms bill to the governor’s desk on Wednesday that would ...
by News Service Report, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:55 pm
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Cooper’s big budget increase scoffed at by GOP
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Democratic governor released his state government spending plan on Wednesday that would increase spending by ...
by News Service Report, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:55 pm
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Medicaid agreement in North Carolina closes in on passage
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — The details of a deal reached by North Carolina legislative Republicans to expand Medicaid to hundreds of ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:55 pm
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NC Senate OKs harsher penalties for utility damage
By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday that would increase punishments for intentionally damaging utility ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:55 pm
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With GOP majority, North Carolina court revisits voting maps
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — A newly formed and now Republican-majority North Carolina Supreme Court listened on Tuesday to arguments that could ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:55 pm
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NC violence prevention office announced by governor
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday his administration would create an office aimed at helping ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:55 pm
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Gov. Cooper announces violence prevention office
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday his administration would create an office aimed at ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:08 pm
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NC justices quickly revisit redistricting, voter ID
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court is revisiting this week whether a previous combination of justices got it ...
by News Service Report, Monday, March 13, 2023 11:55 pm
Crime
Sheriff: Missing Texas girl found locked in outbuilding outside Lexington
LEXINGTON (AP) — A missing 13-year-old Texas girl was found locked in an outbuilding near a Lexington home, authorities said Monday. Investigators with the Dallas ...
by News Service Report, Monday, March 13, 2023 7:27 pm
Health
Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help — here’s why
By Judith Graham Kaiser Health News Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it’s associated with considerable ...
by News Service Report, Sunday, March 12, 2023 12:00 am
Health
Big pharma isn’t only reason insulin costs so much
By Arthur Allen Kaiser Health News Eli Lilly & Co.’s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major insulin products could make life easier for some diabetes ...
by News Service Report, Sunday, March 12, 2023 12:00 am
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Wife sues over meteorologist’s death in NC helicopter crash
By Ben Finley Associated Press The family of a meteorologist who was killed last year in a helicopter crash in North Carolina is suing a ...
by News Service Report, Friday, March 10, 2023 11:55 pm
Crime
Officials: Albemarle man fatally shot after firing at trooper, deputy
ALBEMARLE (AP) — A man was fatally shot after he fired at law enforcement officers while fleeing the scene of a crash, the State Highway ...
by News Service Report, Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:49 pm
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Cooper details mental health plan; GOP sets budget limits
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled on Wednesday a $1 billion plan to address the state’s mental ...
by News Service Report, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:55 pm
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NC Senate considers stiffer penalties for drug distribution
By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — As fentanyl overdoses continue to plague communities across North Carolina, the state Senate is considering legislation ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:55 pm
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NC hotel guest rules bill approved, heads to Cooper
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval on Tuesday to legislation designed to help hoteliers and innkeepers remove longer-term guests determined to ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:55 pm
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North Carolina Senate advances House riot penalties bill
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Legislation that would toughen punishments for violent protests — a response to 2020 demonstrations over racial injustice ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:55 pm
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North Carolina Medicaid expansion consensus moves forward
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — The details of a consensus North Carolina Medicaid expansion deal reached last week by top Republican lawmakers ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:55 pm
Local
Siemens Mobility plans to build rail car plant in Davidson County
LEXINGTON (AP) — A division of German engineering giant Siemens AG will build a passenger rail car manufacturing plant in Davidson County, creating over 500 jobs ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 4:41 pm
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Governor talks prosperity, culture war warning
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper urged legislators on Monday night to keep fueling ...
by News Service Report, Monday, March 6, 2023 8:39 pm
Politics
Gov. Cooper set to give what will likely be his last State of the State address tonight
RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is readying for what is likely his last State of the State address. The General Assembly invited ...
by News Service Report, Monday, March 6, 2023 1:39 pm
Crime
Alex Murdaugh convicted of murder in shootings of wife, son
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder Thursday in the shooting deaths of his wife and son in ...
by News Service Report, Thursday, March 2, 2023 7:35 pm
Health
State lawmakers reach Medicaid expansion deal
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislative leaders announced Thursday an agreement to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands ...
by News Service Report, Thursday, March 2, 2023 6:58 pm
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North Carolina Senate backs legalizing pot for medical use
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate voted on Tuesday to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes, giving strong bipartisan ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:55 pm
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NC House Republicans talk privately on abortion
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina House Republicans met privately Tuesday to discuss where they stand on additional abortion restrictions, according ...
by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:55 pm
Health
States seek crackdown on toxic ingredients in cosmetics
By Michael Scaturro Kaiser Health News Washington state has joined more than a dozen others in seeking to crack down on toxic substances in cosmetics ...
by News Service Report, Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:00 am
Health
Why do politicians weaponize Medicare? Because it works
By Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News The Medicare wars are back, and almost no one in Washington is surprised. This time it’s Democrats accusing Republicans of ...