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On school safety, smarter strategies for preventing harm 

A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students. Called Say Something, the app enables students to submit anonymous tips about threats on social media or at school. It’s a smart strategy built on this reality: Early...

Kristen Blair
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No kidding, North Carolina taxes illegal drugs

“Hey! Did you pay taxes on those drugs, mister?” Probably not, right? Unless you are buying your marijuana from a dispensary in a state where it’s legal, you probably aren’t paying taxes on your illicit substances. If not, you are likely committing two crimes: possession of a controlled substance and … tax evasion? That’s right....

Brenee Goforth Swanzy