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January 31, 2024

North Carolina changes same-day voter registration rules after former process ruled unconstitutional

North Carolina has seen back-and-forth legislation surrounding same-day voter registration. The most recent tweak to the rules comes on a judge's orders.

January 30, 2024

North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to support freed prisoners through education, assistance

North Carolina joined a national effort on Monday aimed at improving outcomes for released prisoners by focusing on education, healthcare and housing.

January 29, 2024

Former Green Beret shreds 'criminally incompetent' Biden, stresses need for more veterans in Congress

Former Green Beret Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina, ripped President Biden as "criminally incompetent," and stressed the need for more veterans in Congress.

January 26, 2024

North Carolina state workers' health plan ending coverage for certain weight-loss drugs

Weight-loss medications, which have skyrocketed in popularity, have accounted for 10% of overall cost of prescriptions for NC health plan, leading to concerns over cost.

January 26, 2024

North Carolina sea turtles are dying en masse due to plunging temperatures

The North Carolina State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology took in 109 sea turtles stunned by frigid temperatures from Cape Lookout, but only 36 survived.

January 25, 2024

Anonymous homeless man rescues orphaned puppies, drops them off at shelter: 'Tore at heartstrings'

A homeless man anonymously dropped off a litter of puppies at an animal shelter in North Carolina after he discovered that the puppies' mother had been killed by a car.

January 24, 2024

North Carolina college student's body found in trunk of towed vehicle; suspect arrested

An eastern North Carolina man was arrested after the body of a woman was found inside the trunk of his vehicle, which was towed from a private parking lot.

January 22, 2024

North Carolina school teachers ordered to pay back $1,250 bonuses they accidentally received

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district in North Carolina gave 225 teachers an unexpected bonus of $1,250, which official are requiring to be paid back because of an error.

January 22, 2024

Charlotte soars as a top moving destination in 2023: 'Beautiful city that is affordable'

Real estate expert Jarrod Randolph said that Charlotte, North Carolina is "a beautiful city that is affordable," and that's why it's one of the fastest growing cities.

January 21, 2024

North Carolina school ditches bathroom mirrors to prevent students from recording TikTok videos during class

Southern Alamance Middle School in North Carolina removed its bathroom mirrors to prevent more students from skipping class to record TikTok videos.