Christa Pike in 'critical condition' after Tennessee's failed execution attempt, lawyers say
In a news conference on Thursday, the attorneys detailed what happened during Pike's failed execution attempt on Wednesday.
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US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for their campaign break, leaving numerous policy disputes unresolved. The chamber won’t return until Nov. 9 for the five-week lame-duck session, when party leaders will have to decide which bills they want to negotiate during what could be the final days of unified Republican control. […]
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Cooper, Whatley back limits on congressional stock trading
Cooper and Whatley both support restricting lawmakers’ stock trading, but differ over whether assets should be sold or placed in blind trusts. The post Cooper, Whatley back limits on congressional stock trading appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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NC receives $45 million settlement from Meta, legislators to determine how money is used
The settlement payment is tied to a lawsuit regarding child safety on Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram.
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Whatley defends tariffs as US Chamber endorses his Senate bid
Whatley acknowledges tariffs can raise costs for NC businesses while arguing targeted tariffs can help manufacturers. The post Whatley defends tariffs as US Chamber endorses his Senate bid appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
The two lawsuits were filed by Renee Good’s partner, Becca Good, and Renee's brother, Brent Ganger.
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Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
The two lawsuits were filed by Good’s partner, Becca Good, and Renee's brother Brent Ganger.
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Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow
Dr. Leonard Brock, author of ''Neighborhood Scholar'' will be hosting a book signing at Apex SouthPark on Friday
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NC high school marching band member dies after medical emergency at football game
Tristan "Axel" Ruiz, a member of the Ashbrook High School marching band, died on Friday.
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Senate approves Trump's pick to lead the Labor Department
Keith Sonderling has been serving as the acting secretary since April and has held multiple roles within the department throughout his career.
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Community walk honors Greensboro man killed in 2020 shooting
Family, friends and police honor Mark Freedman while seeking answers in his unsolved 2020 killing.
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Lake Townsend nearly 6 feet low as drought reshapes Greensboro lakefront
Greensboro says Lake Townsend is down 69.6 inches, while low water is also changing how some buyers shop for lake homes.
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In-laws accused of killing NYT exec in public park charged with murder
Jonathan McKinsey's death came as he and the couple's daughter were part of a bitter divorce and custody battle.
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In-laws charged with murder in killing of New York Times executive in public park
Jonathan McKinsey's death came as he and the couple's daughter were part of a bitter divorce and custody battle.
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CATS seeks rider input as new advisory committees take shape
Riders and community members have until midnight to apply for a direct role in shaping the future of Charlotte’s transit system.
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Gun Stoppers reward in Greensboro, Guilford County jumps to $500 per illegal firearm, up to $5,000 per tip
Since the initiative started in February 2017, tips have led to 393 recovered firearms, 261 solved cases, 313 arrests and 1,012 felony charges.
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The Little-Noticed Policy Change Promoting Three-Year High School Diplomas
North Carolina’s universities are debating three-year degrees. In 2023, the General Assembly directed public high schools to create an accelerated path too.
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NC traffic safety experts call for tougher laws on speeding, impaired or distracted driving
In a crowded hotel conference room in Raleigh Tuesday, traffic safety researchers, industry experts and state government officials attended the final summit hosted by the North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation. On the agenda: how to improve North Carolina’s distracted driving, speeding and impaired driving laws to reduce traffic fatalities. “I read every day about […]
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Polymarket rolls out new consumer protections as lawmakers push for tighter regulation
Polymarket's new safeguards come as the prediction market has surged in popularity, allowing people to place bets on anything from sports to election outcomes.
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Ashbrook HS marching band member dies after medical emergency at football game
Tristan "Axel" Ruiz, a member of the Ashbrook High School marching band, died on Friday.
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