National News
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What’s next for the $28 billion hemp THC industry fighting to save itself from a federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products, including here in NC, faces elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in the federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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The federal government tapped $20M for ads glorifying Donald Trump
Two top Democratic senators said that the money for the Trump ads was supposed to go to Customs and Border Protection.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms
The result of the Supreme Court order on mail-in voting is that nothing has changed for states.
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Good News Friday: Forget Trump. Here’s what the crime stats actually say in NC
Despite Trump’s lies, there’s actually good news about crime in NC. That, plus a Native American fashion show to remember.
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Gas prices surge in NC, with more increases on the way. Here’s why
Here’s where you can find the highest and lowest gas prices in NC.
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The US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting
The US Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower court’s order blocking President Donald Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail voting for this year’s midterm elections.
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How federally dependent is North Carolina? See WalletHub’s state rankings
How much does North Carolina rely on the federal government? Here are the most federally dependent states in America, according to WalletHub.
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Opinion: The Voting Rights Act is dead. Here’s what needs to happen now
The US Supreme Court dismantled a core pillar of the Voting Rights Act protecting Black voters across the country. We will all feel it.
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The Trump administration wants to gut coal ash cleanup rules
“The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution,” said Lisa Evans, senior counsel at environmental group Earthjustice. “This is yet another handout to the coal power industry at the expense of our health, water, and wallets.”
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Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues
Trump’s war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?
