On the cover • Trafficking in flesh • Trafficking in the Triangle News • Quick Takes, Page 2 • Rep. Mark Walker: ‘God’s hand of protection was on that field,’ Page 3 • 2017 Budget compromise, Page 4 • Governor signs up N.C. for Paris climate deal, Page 6…
On the cover • Residents worry about solar’s environmental impact • N.C. State soil scientist say solar plants may threaten farm ecosystem News • Quick Takes, Page 2 • House will modify Senate’s education budget, Horn says, Page 3 • N.C. closer to joining all other states in ‘raising…
On the cover • UNC campuses no longer free-speech zones? North Carolina • Mountain Faith Band makes play to inspire youth, Page 2 • Cooper’s reaction to House Bill 2 reset a missed opportunity, analysts say, Page 3 • Folwell pursuing fees from pension fund managers, Page 4 •…
On the cover • Bill would let craft distilleries sell more on premises, offer free tastings North Carolina • UNC Law’s Center for Civil Rights should halt political advocacy, BOG says, Page 2 • Fans of free markets give Senate tax plan high marks, Page 3 • Bill ‘raising…
On the cover • Amazon perpetuates misleading claims about wind farm North Carolina • A citizen’s guide to Gov. Roy Cooper’s litigation blitz, Page 2 • Bill would add criminal penalties to open-meetings violations, Page 3 • Six N.C. city systems make list of ‘broadband boondoggles,’ Page 4 •…
On the cover • State may turn Mattamuskeet Lodge over to private party • NCGA returns, seeking areas of agreement North Carolina • Opening day at the General Assembly, 2017, Page 2 • Future of Medicaid expansion out of Congress’ hands, Page 3 • Legislature in other states typically…
On the cover • Fate of DPI, SBE board overhaul uncertain • H.B. 2 remains in place after raucous session North Carolina • Scenes from the Special Sessions, Page 2 • Federal court admits decision will reduce voter turnout, Page 3 • Cooper lashes out at NCGA actions, shuts…
On the cover • Experts seek to avert future election chaos • Council of State flips to Republican control North Carolina • Analysts: Cooper would have little leverage with NCGA, Page 2 • NCGA may fund schools based on number of students, Page 3 • Morgan win could shift…
On the cover • Lawsuit challenges A.G.’s hog waste ‘slush fund’ • Some bands use ribbons, not kneeling, to protest North Carolina • Woodruff: Both parties have some healing to do, Page 2 • Economist: Those under 50 will pay debts of elders, Page 3 • Study: States with…
On the cover • Experts: N.C. to remain battleground to the end • Many NCGA races, uncontested, already decided North Carolina • Lt. gov. race a rematch: Forest and Coleman, Page 2 • G’boro businessman unlikely to regain seized assets, Page 3 • State initiates pilot program to address…
