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Lawmakers question DOT hiring goals and DEI recruiter in hearing
Lawmakers questioned NCDOT’s hiring quotas for women and minorities and the agency’s DEI recruiter during a House committee hearing on DMV efficiency Wednesday.
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In-person early voting begins Thursday for municipal elections
In-person early voting gets underway this Thursday, Oct. 16, for voters in 380 NC municipalities ahead of the November municipal elections.
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House, Senate hit Medicaid rebase impasse as deadline nears
Unless the Medicaid program gets extra funding by Oct. 1, there will be widespread cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
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Appeals Court revisiting decision against 141-lot Durham subdivision
The North Carolina Court of Appeals is taking another look at a lawsuit challenging a 141-lot subdivision in Durham County. The court has withdrawn its August ruling against the county.
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President Trump approves $32M for damage caused by Chantal
Days after an announcement that western NC would receive over $12 million in reimbursements for recovery work due to Hurricane Helene, President Donald Trump announced he has approved another $32 million for damage caused by Tropical Storm Chantal in July.
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Durham declares itself a ‘4th Amendment Workplace’ immigration sanctuary
Durham’s action is part of a wider initiative by Siembra NC and follows Carrboro, which became the first Triangle city to adopt the “Fourth Amendment Workplace” label in May.
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Winston-Salem among top US cities for crime
Winston-Salem ranks No. 14 on FBI's recently released list of the top 30 cities with high crime rates.
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Stein announces creation of AI Council, other initiatives at press conference
Gov. Josh Stein and other state officials held a press conference Tuesday afternoon, deemed an “NC Strong Update,” to give an overview of initiatives that the governor’s office and other state agencies are implementing in areas including AI, the biotech industry, public education, and disaster preparedness.
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Visitors spend over $36 billion in NC in 2024
Tourism spending in North Carolina exceeded $36 billion, up from the previous year's record.
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Raleigh vs. Charlotte: The economic impact of an MLB team
As MLB looks to expand, North Carolina could be the home of a future MLB team.
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Study: Raleigh, Charlotte strong contenders for MLB team
A new study from NC State analyzes ten potential cities for an MLB team, with Raleigh and Charlotte among the top contenders.
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NCGA mini-budget funds State Health Plan, Medicaid, DMV, JetZero, ed priorities
NC lawmakers pass mini-budget HB 125 with funding for education, Medicaid, DMV, and JetZero while full budget negotiations remain stalled.
