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Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

September 30, 2023

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles issued an order on Saturday halting enforcement of a provision to require surgical abortions that occur after early pregnancy.

North Carolina high school student denies prevalence of gender 'indoctrination' in schools: 'Never happened'

September 29, 2023

North Carolina high school student denies prevalence of gender 'indoctrination' in schools: 'Never happened'

A North Carolina high school senior rejected claims from conservatives that public schools have become hotbeds for woke teachings on gender ideology.

NASCAR $1M All-Star race to stay at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024 following successful return

September 28, 2023

NASCAR $1M All-Star race to stay at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024 following successful return

The NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race will remain at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024, extending its return after a 27-year hiatus due to the successful event held this year.

North Carolina lottery achieves record-breaking $1 billion in annual net earnings

September 28, 2023

North Carolina lottery achieves record-breaking $1 billion in annual net earnings

North Carolina's state-operated lottery has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 billion in annual net earnings, a feat attributed in part to robust sales driven by interest.

Blue city's rampant violence led this former DC resident to flee the crime-ridden capital

September 28, 2023

Blue city's rampant violence led this former DC resident to flee the crime-ridden capital

A former Washington, D.C., resident moved in May 2022 to escape the city's rampant violent crime, high cost of living and strict COVID-19 restrictions.

North Carolina becomes 9th state to pass universal school choice, the first to do so without GOP trifecta

September 27, 2023

North Carolina becomes 9th state to pass universal school choice, the first to do so without GOP trifecta

North Carolina became the 9th state to adopt universal school choice with education savings accounts and the first state to enact it without a GOP trifecta.

North Carolina law enforcement using AI to combat increase in distracted drivers

September 27, 2023

North Carolina law enforcement using AI to combat increase in distracted drivers

North Carolina Highway Patrol is utilizing artificial intelligence devices by Acusensus to combat distracted driving and issue citations to drivers breaking the law.

North Carolina to expand Medicaid coverage on Dec. 1

September 26, 2023

North Carolina to expand Medicaid coverage on Dec. 1

Medicaid coverage in North Carolina will expand to another 600,000 low-income residents starting Dec. 1, in a move that may be considered Cooper's biggest policy win as governor.

NC hiker falls 150 feet to death from waterfall overlook

September 25, 2023

NC hiker falls 150 feet to death from waterfall overlook

A woman died in a 150-foot fall from a waterfall overlook along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina on Saturday, officials said.

First trans NFL cheerleader compares role to becoming doctor, says no one will stop 'this show'

September 22, 2023

First trans NFL cheerleader compares role to becoming doctor, says no one will stop 'this show'

Transgender cheerleader Justine Lindsay compared the dream of becoming a TopCats cheerleader to achieving other dreams, like being a "doctor" or a "nurse."