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NC vape shop raids draw concerns over illegal products, organized crime
Recent law enforcement activity in Union, Johnston, and Stokes counties is drawing attention to illegal activity inside some smoke and vape shops.
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CON regulators reject new Wake County beds, new hospital
State regulators have approved an additional 267 hospital beds for hospitals in Wake County, far below the 644 that were requested. They also rejected a request to build a new hospital.
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Boliek launches commission to modernize election data systems
NC State Auditor Dave Boliek announced a new bipartisan, 22-member Modernization of Election Data Systems Commission to help modernize NCs election management system.
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NC ranked No. 1 for economic development in 2025
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina the 2025 state of the year for economic development, according to a news release from the NC Department of Commerce. The ranking is based on the state’s overall business climate and economic development growth in the previous year, including education and workforce opportunities, business incentives, infrastructure, quality of life, and business...
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Top NC court rejects case tied to Charlotte reporter’s records request
The North Carolina Supreme Court will not consider a Charlotte television reporter’s pursuit of records linked to a fatal 2023 shooting involving private security guards.
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Vulcan Elements becomes JDIG investment
Triangle start-up promises to bring 1,000 jobs to Johnston County.
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Top NC court urged to consider DOT’s liability in deaths on snow-covered interstate
The North Carolina Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether state law protects the Department of Transportation from a lawsuit over two deaths on a snow-covered interstate in 2014. A unanimous North Carolina Court of Appeals panel ruled in favor of the DOT in September. That decision reversed a 2024 ruling from the state Industrial Commission.
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Today, NC became the first eCourts state
North Carolinians can now file court documents, search for records, and have 24/7 access to case events and court dates from the comfort of their home.
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Appeals Court rules DOT had immunity in deaths on snow-covered interstate
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that the state Department of Transportation has immunity in a lawsuit seeking damages related to two deaths on a snow- and ice-covered interstate. The unanimous decision Wednesday reversed a 2024 ruling against DOT from the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
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Stein proposes $4 billion bond for public school construction
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is calling for a $4 billion bond for public school construction, mentioning the proposal in his state of the state address on March 12 and including it in his budget proposal unveiled yesterday. “We need safer, healthier, and more modern schools,” said Stein during his state of the state address. “So tonight, I’m proposing...
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NC among 7 swing states under microscope on Election Day
It's here. After months of campaigning, billions of dollars spent, and incessant political ads, voting is underway on Election Day 2024.
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Trump rallies in NC’s lone toss-up congressional district
Former president Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Rocky Mount, Nash County Wednesday, part of North Carolina’s first congressional district and the only congressional contest rated a toss-up in the 2024 election. He was preceded on stage by Republican candidate for the first district, Laurie Buckhout, who faces incumbent Democrat Don Davis; North...
