NC Has No Drought Area For 1st Time in 3 Years
For the first time in three years, no area of North Carolina is experiencing a drought or abnormally dry conditions.
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NC Senate Tentatively OKs Concealed-Carry Bill
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 13, 2013 | State Government
A measure broadening the places people can carry concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has tentatively passed the North Carolina Senate.
Read MoreRacial Justice Act Repeal Heads To NC Gov. McCrory
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 13, 2013 | State Government
A bill designed to clear the way for executions to resume in North Carolina is headed to Governor Pat McCrory’s desk after receiving final legislative approval.
Read MoreUNC-CH Spent $500K For PR Help In Academic Scandal
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 10, 2013 | UNC
Newly released documents show UNC spent more than $500,000 over the past two years to manage public impressions about a long-running academic fraud scandal.
Read MoreNC’s ‘The Lost Colony’ Drama Receives Tony Award
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 10, 2013 | Entertainment
A North Carolina institution is taking pride in a Tony Award for major contributions to American theater.
Read MoreNC State Edges Rice In 17 Innings To Reach CWS
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 10, 2013 | State
NC State advances to College World Series for the first time since 1968.
Read MoreTar Heels Hold Off Canisius, 6-3
Posted by Associated Press | May 31, 2013 | UNC Sports
Canisius trailed 4-3 in the eighth before UNC added two runs on Mike Zolk’s sacrifice fly and Frank’s single to stay in control.
Read MoreNC Medicaid Shortfall Now $330 Million-Plus
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina office that oversees Medicaid says the funding shortfall for the government health insurance program is more than $330 million.
Read MoreNC House Bill Keeps Free Lanes When Tolls Arrive
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina House has passed a bill paving the way for tolls, but only if the state maintains free lanes.
Read MoreNC Budget Deletes Education Earmarks For Lottery
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina budget sought by Senate Republicans would eliminate the law that lays out how the state lottery’s net proceeds should be distributed for education.
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