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PFAS contamination has been found in the Cape Fear River Basin and other bodies of water in North Carolina.

NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters

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Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein's veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly's approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
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Stein opposes NC auditor’s proposed DMV restructure

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A day after the release of State Auditor Dave Boliek’s report recommending to split off the DMV from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein opposes a reorganization of the Department of Motor Vehicles that would make it a standalone agency, his office indicated Tuesday.
Roy Cooper running for US Senate

Report: Roy Cooper is going to run for the US Senate

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Popular former NC Gov. Roy Cooper is widely expected to announce his campaign for the US Senate, a new report says. Here's what that means. 
First Lady Anna Stein announces Unshame NC

NC First Lady Anna Stein wants to do something about the state’s opioid crisis. Here’s how.

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First Lady Anna Stein announced a partnership this week called Unshame NC, aimed at reducing stigma around substance use disorder and promoting treatment. 
NC true crime stories

7 most notorious true crime cases in North Carolina history

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North Carolina has seen its fair share of notorious true crime cases. Here are some of the most well-known.