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North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

Family of 14-year-old girl sues American Airlines after flight attendant allegedly put camera in bathroom

December 5, 2023

Family of 14-year-old girl sues American Airlines after flight attendant allegedly put camera in bathroom

The family of a teenager is suing American Airlines after they allege a male flight attendant used his cellphone to record their daughter going to the bathroom.

North Carolina woman tells emotional story of confronting home intruder

December 5, 2023

North Carolina woman tells emotional story of confronting home intruder

Lawrence Jones has breakfast with North Carolina voters who share concerns about various issues including their retirement and crime

North Carolina Sen. Krawiec and Rep. Gill will not seek reelection in 2024

December 5, 2023

North Carolina Sen. Krawiec and Rep. Gill will not seek reelection in 2024

North Carolina state Sen. Joyce Krawiec and Rep. Rosa Gill have both decided to forego seeking reelection in 2024, marking a development in the state's political landscape.

NC faces federal lawsuit over alleged racial bias in newly drawn congressional maps

December 5, 2023

NC faces federal lawsuit over alleged racial bias in newly drawn congressional maps

A federal lawsuit has been filed by Black and Latino voters in North Carolina challenging recently drawn congressional districts by Republican state legislators.

NC Gov. Cooper, healthcare advocates, take victory lap on Medicaid expansion

December 1, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper, healthcare advocates, take victory lap on Medicaid expansion

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the state's official start of Medicaid expansion on Friday, marking the end of a "long and winding road" to the Obama-era policy's enactment.

Inmate transport driver charged with kidnapping after quitting mid-trip, going off-course

December 1, 2023

Inmate transport driver charged with kidnapping after quitting mid-trip, going off-course

Joshua Pinquet, 21, of Orlando, Florida, has been charged with kidnapping for refusing to drop inmates off in North Carolina after quitting his transport job mid-trip.

North Carolina judges block Legislature's bid to take power over elections board appointments

November 30, 2023

North Carolina judges block Legislature's bid to take power over elections board appointments

North Carolina trial judges on Thursday partially blocked a new law that would transfer the authority to select elections board members away from the governor.

North Carolina expands Medicaid coverage, providing health care to hundreds of thousands in need

November 30, 2023

North Carolina expands Medicaid coverage, providing health care to hundreds of thousands in need

North Carolina has expanded Medicaid coverage, making it the 40th state to do so. The expansion aims to reduce the state's uninsured population, currently estimated at 17.6%.

Angler sets first-ever fishing record for species caught in North Carolina: 'Hooked a beast'

November 29, 2023

Angler sets first-ever fishing record for species caught in North Carolina: 'Hooked a beast'

A Massachusetts fisherman has reeled in a 26-pound, 36.4 inch almaco jack off Morehead City, North Carolina, establishing the state's first-ever record for the species of fish.