Happy Friday, North Carolina! Here's a brief look at some of the latest news that happened this week.

“I know he’s serving his country, but me not being informed, me not knowing anything, that’s the hardest part.”

Senate Democrats managed to uphold the governor’s veto on bills related to teachers’ raises and regulations reform. Then Republicans canceled a vote on the state budget.

In a historic agreement announced on Thursday, Duke Energy has agreed to close its remaining coal ash ponds in the state.