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North Carolina Politics
Gov. Cooper calls Republican plan to expand funding for vouchers 'shockingly irresponsible'
State
North Carolina's first female senator received Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Local News
No charges for group seen pulling bear cubs from tree, posing for pictures
One bear cub is in a rehab site, while the second cub still hasn't been found.
State
Distracted driving leading cause of crashes in North Carolina
A WRAL investigation found distracted driving causes more crashes in the state than speed and alcohol combined.
North Carolina Politics
NC legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers
Republicans leading the House and Senate are talking about the traditionally “short” session that starts Wednesday with a goal of finishing by early summer
South Carolina Politics
South Carolina task force probes $1.8B account amid growing concerns
The group is tasked with finding out where the money came from and who it belongs to by July 1.
North Carolina Politics
Renewed optimism for medical marijuana legalization as NC lawmakers return for 2024 legislative session
The first medical marijuana dispensary opened in the Qualla boundary. While it is still illegal in the rest of NC, some lawmakers have been working to change that.
North Carolina Politics
Optimism for medical marijuana legalization as NC lawmakers return for 2024 legislative session
The first medical marijuana dispensary opened in the Qualla boundary. It's still illegal in the rest of NC, but some lawmakers have been working to change that.
Local News
Energy bill debate prompts questions about data centers in South Carolina
South Carolina has at least nine data centers already, with four more on the way.
Local News
12 people a day died from drug overdoses in NC, 2022 data shows
More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.
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VERIFY: What are 'fish games' and are they illegal in North Carolina?
Charlotte is no stranger to these busts, with some prior investigations centered on the types of games these businesses have and whether they are skill-based.
Health
Seeking Solutions: NCDHHS updates its plan to aid early childhood development
Since 2020, there has been around a 7% reduction in child care sites in North Carolina.
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