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March 22, 2023

Three teens shot by North Carolina middle school; 2 bodies found hours after first victim rushed to ER

Durham, North Carolina, police are investigating a shooting by Brogden Middle School after a 16-year-old was rushed to the hospital and an overnight search found two other teen victims.

March 22, 2023

North Carolina General Assembly approves changes to schools for deaf and blind

The North Carolina General Assembly approved changes to the governance of the state’s schools for the deaf and blind. Gov. Cooper successfully vetoed the bill.

March 21, 2023

North Carolina House advances ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The North Carolina House advanced a bill that would ban universities from requiring students to prove COVID vaccinations. The bill also prohibits schools from requiring booster shots.

March 21, 2023

North Carolina State discontinues coed rifle program this academic year

NC State will discontinue its coed rifle program at the end of this academic year. The school pledged support if the students wanted to transition the program to a club sport.

March 19, 2023

North Carolina bill increasing punishments for rioters will become law after no governor veto

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will allow a bill increasing penalties for rioters to become law after deciding against blocking the piece of legislation — a move he made in 2021.

March 17, 2023

North Carolina student in good condition after being hit by Tesla

A North Carolina teen who was struck by a Tesla after getting off a school bus is in good condition after sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver failed to stop for the bus.

March 17, 2023

North Carolina Senate approves bill that will reduce wait-time for permit holders to drive unsupervised

In a bill passed by the North Carolina Senate, permit holders won't have to wait as long before they can drive unsupervised. The waiting period may be reduced from 12 to six months.

March 17, 2023

Bill mandating North Carolina colleges to take US studies class to graduate approved by state House

The North Carolina House has approved a bill requiring state college students to take a U.S. history or government class in order to graduate.

March 16, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper urges against large paper mill's closure

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper urged Pactiv Evergreen not to shut down its Canton mill, noting the "devastating effect" an estimated 1,100 job losses would have on the state.

March 16, 2023

North Carolina bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid clears state Senate

The North Carolina state Senate has approved a bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid coverage. The proposal could cover more low-income adults and build more health facilities.