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CON critic cites Ace Speedway ruling to boost case at top NC court

The New Bern eye surgeon challenging North Carolina’s certificate-of-need law for health care is highlighting a recent state Supreme Court decision in a dispute that might appear completely unrelated. A court filing Tuesday in the CON case cited the high court’s Aug. 23 decision in Kinsley v. Aca Speedway.

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Former NCSU athlete’s sexual abuse case hits federal Appeals Court

A federal Appeals Court panel will decide in the months ahead whether to revive a former North Carolina State University male athlete’s sexual discrimination lawsuit against the university. The student-athlete claims the university failed to respond appropriately to sexual abuse allegations against a university employee who later assaulted the athlete during medical treatment.

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NC overrides governor’s veto to enact law banning federal digital currency

The North Carolina General Assembly has taken the final steps to approve a bill that bars the federal government from executing a central bank digital currency in the Tar Heel State in the event that the Federal Reserve moves forward with the controversial addition to our monetary system. The Senate reconvened Monday in Raleigh and...

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Counting the votes: Universal school choice in NC comes down to this week

The North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to gavel in this week to vote on clearing the 55,000 family waitlist for Opportunity Scholarships. The OSP program provides state money to families for a private school. Language in the state legislature's budget last year opened the program to all North Carolina families on a sliding scale with the lowest incomes served first.

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Carolina Journal’s Brianna Kraemer explains what she saw at UNC’s Flagstock ’24

Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal reporter, discusses the Flagstock ’24 celebration for University of North Carolina fraternity brothers who protected the American flag during an anti-Israel protest last spring. Kraemer offered these comments during a Sept. 3, 2024, interview with One America News Network.

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Locke’s Brooke Medina assesses election candidates’ likability

Brooke Medina, John Locke Foundation vice president of communications, discusses a new poll that examines election candidates’ likability. Medina offered these comments during the Aug. 30, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Locke’s Kelly Lester analyzes impact of higher American food prices

Kelly Lester, policy analyst at the John Locke Foundation’s Center for Food, Power, and Life, discusses Americans’ response to higher food prices. Lester offered these comments during an Aug. 29, 2024, interview on Fox News’ “Fox ans Friends.”

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May 2024 – Robinson, Stein neck and neck for governor’s mansion

RALEIGH – The race for North Carolina’s top office has once again narrowed. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s support among likely North Carolina voters is down .7 points from last month and approximately 4.5% since March. Meanwhile, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein’s support has held fairly steady between 37.9% to 39.1% over the same period....

April 2024 – Races for President, Governor Are Tightening in North Carolina

RALEIGH – Ballot-wide, Republican candidates in North Carolina are seeing a squeeze this month, as the party’s leads are narrowing across the board. A plurality of likely North Carolina voters (43.4%) said they intend to vote for Former President Donald Trump, and 39% said they intend to vote for sitting President Joe Biden – a...

March 2024 – NC Voters Favor Trump, Robinson in General Election

RALEIGH – Once again, voters will find themselves choosing between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to take the White House in November. While the winners of this month’s primaries include many familiar faces, they also included some surprising upsets by political newcomers. This month’s Carolina Journal poll went in the field promptly...

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Former NCSU athlete’s sexual abuse case hits federal Appeals Court

A federal Appeals Court panel will decide in the months ahead whether to revive a former North Carolina State University male athlete’s sexual discrimination lawsuit against the university. The student-athlete claims the university failed to respond appropriately to sexual abuse allegations against a university employee who later assaulted the athlete during medical treatment.

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RFK Jr. wins legal battles with Democrat groups in three states, including North Carolina

On Friday, the campaign touted victories against DNC challenges in Maine, New Jersey, and North Carolina, calling the partisan legal efforts "frivolous and often comical." Groups aligned with the DNC, such as the super PAC Clear Choice Action, have filed challenges to prevent Kennedy from appearing on the presidential ticket in the lead-up to the November election.

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Trump talks tax cuts and energy prices in Asheville stop

On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Asheville, North Carolina to address an enthusiastic crowd at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. In the speech, Trump focused on key policy issues of his campaign, specifically the impact of inflation on families and businesses and how the rising cost of energy is driving up the price of groceries and housing.

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Former President Donald Trump holds campaign rally in Charlotte

High energy and crowds filled the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte Wednesday as Trump took the stage. Rally goers also heard from NC House Speaker Tim Moore, National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd, Congressmen Dan Bishop and Richard Hudson, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, and former NASCAR driver Richard Childress.

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