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NC prison population exceeds forecasts as state works to comply with new DOJ ruling
The Department of Correction is adjusting practices to comply with new rules from Biden's DOJ.
Opinion
TikTok bill is consistent with US Constitution
Ever since Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-8) introduced House Resolution 7521 — formally known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — early last month, there has been a whirlwind of responses: United States Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, received a voicemail threatening his life if he voted in favor of...
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State Supreme Court tackles Wake Forest’s use of sidewalk rule to reject charter school
North Carolina’s highest court will decide in the months ahead whether the town of Wake Forest could use a sidewalk requirement to reject a proposed charter school in 2020. The topic generated an hour of oral arguments Tuesday at the state Supreme Court.
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Knott Endorsed By Trump in 13th Congressional District runoff
The runoff election for the Republican nomination in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District race is heating up as both candidates work to align themselves with former President Donald Trump.
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Farr’s death could lead to delay in hearing ‘fair elections’ redistricting lawsuit
The recent death of longtime Republican redistricting lawyer Thomas Farr could help lead to a delay for a hearing planned next month in a “fair elections” lawsuit. Farr’s colleagues have asked for a delay in the hearing now set for May 22.
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Threat to democracy
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Justice’s questions could pave way for new NC deference standard
A fired Winston-Salem State University professor relied on comments from state Supreme Court Justice Richard Dietz when appealing to the state's highest court.
Opinion
National settlement doesn’t change core mission for NC realtors
The fabric of North Carolina communities is woven with the dreams of homeownership — dreams that are made tangible and transparent through the dedication of REALTORS®. Given the recent media coverage regarding the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement, achieving clarity is imperative. It’s important to dispel misconceptions and highlight the true, client-centered...
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NCDOT predicts ‘calamitous’ results of recent Map Act ruling
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is asking the state’s highest court to take up a recent Map Act case. DOT argues that a lower court ruling could lead to “calamitous” results if it’s allowed to stand. The challenged ruling could generate 1,600 new lawsuits and push state taxpayers' total Map Act bill over $1 billion.
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Monday’s solar eclipse: What you need to know
Meteorologists warn to only attempt to view the eclipse using glasses designed for that purpose. Prime viewing from the central part of the state should be beginning at 2pm and lasting through 4:30pm, with a peak around 3:12pm.
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Both sides offer bad trade policies
For all the obvious and consequential differences between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, on one issue the two have much in common. Both the current and former administrations have employed tariffs and other restrictions to help special interests at the expense of average North Carolinians and their counterparts in other states. When Trump was in...
