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Appeals Court wrestles with Bald Head Island barge, ferry parking regulation

The North Carolina Court of Appeals will decide in the weeks ahead whether the state Utilities Commission had the right to start regulating a barge and mainland parking lot tied to the Bald Head Island ferry. A dispute over that decision generated an hour of oral arguments Wednesday at the state’s second-highest court.

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How will Gen Z impact 2024 elections in NC?

A new generation of voters will impact the outcome of North Carolina elections in 2024. The big question: Will they turn out, and which party will they vote for? The cohort in question — Generation Z — is those born between 1997 and 2013. This generation is roughly 72 million individuals. An analysis by the Center for...

David N. Bass
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Federal judge blocks UNC from revealing Jacob Doe’s real name in sex assault case

A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the University of North Carolina from revealing the real name of Jacob Doe, an expelled student challenging the university’s handling of sexual assault charges against him. US District Judge Martin Reidinger’s injunction order Tuesday scaled back Doe’s initial request. The order applies to the university and its employees but does not extend to students, media outlets, or other “third parties.”

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AFP Action’s endorsement of Nikki Haley highlights the race for second place

Nikki Haley got a boost in her bid for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday in an endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action. The Koch group pushed out a campaign to promote the former South Carolina governor and former United Nations ambassador.

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La Grange, Lenoir County take junkyard brawl to NC Appeals Court

North Carolina’s second-highest court will decide in the weeks ahead whether Lenoir County violated its own ordinances by permitting a new automobile auction-sales operation just outside La Grange. The town argues that the business should have been rejected as an impermissible junkyard.

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Paré will not run for Congress

Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake, announced on X that she will not be seeking election in North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District. In August, Paré released a hard-hitting campaign video in which she stated, “I won’t stand by while radical liberals ruin our economy, allow crime to run rampant on our streets, and indoctrinate our children.”  Paré will instead run for...

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Three-judge panel to hold hearing Thursday in Cooper’s election board lawsuit

A three-judge panel will hold a hearing Thursday morning in Raleigh in Gov. Roy Cooper’s challenge of a new state law changing state and county elections board appointments. Superior Court Judges Edwin Wilson, Lori Hamilton, and Andrew Womble are scheduled to oversee the case titled Cooper v. Berger.

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This week on “The Debrief”: *The cost of your Thanksgiving meal should be lower this year than last, but it’s still much higher than in the recent past. *Candidate filing starts Dec. 4, but we already have some crowded primaries for the 2024 elections in North Carolina. *Now that the General Assembly has finished its...

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Extreme Injustice: The Leandro Case: Where Are We?, Season 2, Ep. 6

Host David Bass is joined by Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation for the latest updates on the Leandro school funding case.  Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and don’t miss another episode of Extreme Injustice. Learn more at ExtremeInjustice.com.

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Extreme Injustice: Superintendent Catherine Truitt On The Importance Of Parental Feedback, Season 2, Ep. 5

In this episode, hosts David Bass and Donna King are joined by N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt to discuss a new parent advisory committee that seeks to get feedback on creating an education system that works for everyone.  Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and don’t miss another episode of Extreme Injustice. Learn...

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Extreme Injustice: Where Do We Go From Here? Pt. II, Season 2, Ep. 4

Hosts David Bass and Donna King are again joined by Dr. Terry Stoops of the John Locke Foundation to discuss solutions to learning loss for K-12 students, including expanded school choice.  Like what you hear? Hit subsribe and don’t miss another episode of Extreme Injustice. Learn more at ExtremeInjustice.com.

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Appeals Court wrestles with Bald Head Island barge, ferry parking regulation

The North Carolina Court of Appeals will decide in the weeks ahead whether the state Utilities Commission had the right to start regulating a barge and mainland parking lot tied to the Bald Head Island ferry. A dispute over that decision generated an hour of oral arguments Wednesday at the state’s second-highest court.

CJ Staff
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Federal judge blocks UNC from revealing Jacob Doe’s real name in sex assault case

A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the University of North Carolina from revealing the real name of Jacob Doe, an expelled student challenging the university’s handling of sexual assault charges against him. US District Judge Martin Reidinger’s injunction order Tuesday scaled back Doe’s initial request. The order applies to the university and its employees but does not extend to students, media outlets, or other “third parties.”

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RNC pushes Republicans to vote early and by mail

Republicans are pushing to get more party faithful to vote early and mail in their ballots, while also trying to assure them of ballot security. An initiative from the Republican National Committee, Bank Your Vote, is aimed at tapping into turnout tactics that Democrats have been nurturing for years.

Donna King
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Election staff will hand count some ballots Wednesday in accuracy checks of municipal contests

On Tuesday, voters cast ballots in the last of three municipal contests in the state's first elections with Voter ID requirements in place. On Wednesday, state elections staff will conduct statutorily required random accuracy checks.

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