Politics
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North Carolina lawmakers look to regulate crypto ATMs, but with concessions to the industry
A bill regulating the growing crypto ATM industry in North Carolina is moving forward — but not without some concessions to the industry.
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This North Carolina city mulls an indefinite youth curfew
A Fayetteville ordinance allows police to stop anyone 16 or younger if they’re out after 11 pm.
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3 things happening in NC: A big vote on the Republican plan to nix early voting sites
Unpacking the Republican plans to nix early voting sites and campus polling places. Plus: A jazz takeover in the NC highlands.
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Here’s how much your electricity bill would go up under Duke Energy’s proposed rate hike
Thousands of Duke Energy customers say they’re afraid they won’t be able to pay their power bills. Here’s what comes next.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina moves to protect kids from addictive social media apps
A bipartisan plan to save kids from the algorithm. Plus: A summer food program for low-income families.
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Fayetteville forum on data center moratorium gets heated
The debate over data centers grew heated at the Fayetteville City Council public forum on June 1, with residents from Fayetteville and surrounding communities voicing strong opinions and one attendee being escorted out.
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Pride, protests, and more: Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, June 5 – June 11
As Pride Month begins, we’ve listed several events taking places across NC that celebrate the LGBTQ community. There are also several opportunities to protest and take action across the state.
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3 things happening in NC: This town started a festival for moonshine legend ‘the Cherry Bounce King’
Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes host the first games of NHL Stanley Cup Final, and a GOP plan to stop workplace picketing.
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Rep. Lopez proposes $85M plan to keep SNAP running for North Carolinians
As the federal government shifts SNAP costs to states, Rep. Lopez is pushing NC HB 1071 to provide millions to help counties cover the cost.
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Stillbirths are (still) affecting NC. A Murdock bill aims to change that
NC loses an average of 723 babies to stillbirth every year. Sen. Natalie Murdock’s bill would fund new counseling, training and outreach that advocates say could save roughly hundreds of those babies annually.
