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Cooper talks prosperity, culture war warning at State of the State

By Gary D. Robertson and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper urged legislators on Monday night to keep fueling opportunities for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:16 am

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North Carolina medical marijuana bill heads to Senate floor

A bill that would make lawful smoking or consuming cannabis for medical use with tight controls will reach the Senate floor this week after clearing ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, February 27, 2023 11:23 am

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Appeals court pulls back on North Carolina ‘ag-gag’ law ruling

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press A federal appeals court on Thursday scaled back a lower-court ruling that threw out portions of a North Carolina ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, February 27, 2023 10:45 am

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212 laps, 530 miles: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history

By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has had a rollercoaster career in which he had to fight to keep a job, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, February 20, 2023 8:07 am

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BCBSNC files legal challenges to state employee health contract

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina filed legal challenges Thursday to the state employee health plan’s recent decision to replace the insurer with ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:49 am

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North Carolina Senate OKs gun bill with pistol permit repeal

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina’s Senate voted Thursday to scrap a requirement that a sheriff formally sign off before a person is ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:46 am

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Senate OKs bill addressing North Carolina hotel guest rights

Legislation that sets a three-month window before long-term hotel and inn guests in North Carolina obtain legal protections commonly reserved for home and apartment renters ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 5:31 am

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North Carolina Supreme Court hears felony voting rights case

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press North Carolina’s newly seated Supreme Court heard arguments last Thursday on whether people convicted of felonies — tens of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, February 12, 2023 10:03 am

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North Carolina Medicaid expansion measure back before House

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press The North Carolina House will hear and likely vote on a Medicaid expansion measure in the coming week, a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, February 12, 2023 9:11 am

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Former North Carolina legislator Tom Murry running for attorney general

A local prosecutor, pharmacist and former state legislator announced on Friday he will run for North Carolina attorney general next year. Republican Tom Murry of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, February 12, 2023 9:09 am

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