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New abortion ban law could effect medical professionals in North Carolina

By Zoe Werner | May 18

S.B. 20, most of which goes into effect on July 1, prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and medication abortion after 10 weeks of pregnancy. Physicians ...

'This bad bill needs a return to sender': Gov. Cooper vetoes abortion bill at rally

By Walker Livingston | May 13

On Saturday, May 13, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 20 — which would ban abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks with some exceptions — in ...

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N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to reduce court fees and reform criminal debt

By Allie Sadoff | April 27

Court-imposed fees in North Carolina have increased by 400 percent over the past 20 years, according to the North Carolina Justice Center. These fees ...

Local educators, students with technical skills shine during STEM Education Month

By Niharika Ghoshal | April 27

April is STEM Education Month in North Carolina, as proclaimed by Gov. Roy Cooper on April 13. Students and educators in STEM are celebrating the month ...

N.C. House Democrats introduce bill to ban fracking, 11 years after it was made legal

By Avery Baker | April 27

House Bill 676, filed on April 18 by N.C. Rep. John Autry (D-Mecklenburg), proposes a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as “fracking.” ...

Most Lumbee Tribe members in North Carolina live in Robeson, Scotland, Hoke and Cumberland counties

After more than 100 years, Lumbee Tribe still seeking federal recognition

By Walker Livingston | April 27

“I want people to know that we are a tribal entity, we are a tribal government, we are a government that is self-sustaining,” John Lowery, chairperson ...

N.C. House and Senate bills could establish contaminant levels for drinking water

By Kaitlyn Church | April 27

Collectively titled the 2023 Safe Drinking Water Act, N.C. Senate Bill 350 and House Bill 610 were filed on March 22 and April 13, respectively. If passed, ...

CHHS English teacher Kimberly Jones wins state Teacher of the Year

By Zoe Werner | April 27

On April 14, Kimberly Jones became the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. She will spend the next year traveling around ...

Bipartisan group of NC Reps introduce bill to prevent youth access to nicotine

By Annie Gibson | April 27

House Bill 543, which aims to reduce youth dependency on nicotine, was moved to the N.C. House rules committee on April 3. If passed, the bill will become ...

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National Donate Life Month combats transplant-based medical mistrust

By Olivia Gschwind | April 25

Every April, "National Donate Life" Month encourages people to sign up to become organ donors through activities and events that foster community engagement ...

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NC House Democrats introduce Hate Crimes Prevention Act

By Tori Newby | April 25

If passed, House Bill 596, otherwise known as the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would increase punishments for those who commit hate crimes, require additional ...

'A personal attack': NC House Republicans introduce bill to criminalize drag shows

By Arwen Helms | April 25

Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House filed House Bill 673 on April 18, which would criminalize drag shows in the presence of minors statewide. ...

NCDHHS announces discontinuation of P-EBT benefits for 2023-2024 school year

By Libby Wakefield | April 25

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program will not be available for the ...

ACLU challenges new NC law set to redefine, impose stricter punishments for riots

By Maddie Singleton | April 25

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed a lawsuit challenging multiple provisions of House Bill 40, which would impose stricter penalties ...

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson enters Republican primary for NC governor

By Ethan E. Horton | April 22

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced today at Ace Speedway in Alamance County that he is running for North Carolina governor. Robinson has been hinting at ...

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Column: Progressivism is rooted in rural North Carolina

By Mary Thomas Watkins | April 19

"Rural areas, and rural youth, show remarkable promise. But, they are often neglected by the very platforms that claim to champion them."

N.C. Senate bill expands protections for those at scene of overdoses

By Avery Baker | April 17

If passed, N.C. Senate Bill 458 would expand protections for individuals present at the scene of overdoses where medical assistance is called. Current ...

Josh Stein files briefs to U.S. Court of Appeals, Supreme Court regarding medication abortion

By Maddie Policastro | April 17

On April 10, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and two dozen other attorney generals filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...

Chapel Hill median rent increase by almost three percent reflective of overall housing market

By Phoebe Martel | April 16

The median rent in Chapel Hill increased by 2.9 percent during the month of March, according to a recent report from the online rental marketplace Apartment ...

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to regulate gender-affirming procedures for minors

By Audrey Kashatus | April 16

Senate Bill 560 will establish new regulations for these procedures, which it defines as any medical or surgical service including but not limited to, ...