AP Sources: Senators Reach Deal On Student Loans
Senators have reached a bipartisan deal to restore lower interest rates on student borrowers.
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GOP Faithful Rally in NC to Back State’s Direction
About 200 supporters are expressing their appreciation for North Carolina Republicans efforts to cut taxes, require identification before voting and make getting abortions more difficult.
Read MoreNike Apologizes for Panthers T-Shirt Error
Nike has issued an apology for the geographic error on a line of Carolina Panthers T-shirts.
Read MoreNC House Votes to Pass Tax Cuts, Other Changes
The North Carolina legislature has started its formal approval for tax changes that Republican lawmakers and Governor Pat McCrory say will energize the state’s economy and give tax relief to residents.
Read MoreNRC: Minor Violation for Missed NC Nuke Plant Flaw
Federal regulators say the shutdown of a North Carolina nuclear plant in May is leading Duke Energy to change some procedures after missing a tiny crack near the reactor core last year.
Read MoreBerger Still Not Ready To Decide On US Senate Bid
The Republican leader of the North Carolina state Senate says he should make a decision by the end of July about whether to enter the race to try to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan.
Read MoreMinimum Fines For Passing School Buses In NC Bill
North Carolina motorists convicted of passing a stopped school bus picking up or dropping off students would face a $500 minimum fine in addition to other punishments in legislation going to Governor Pat McCrory’s desk.
Read MoreObesity Lawsuits Thwarted In Bill Going To McCrory
North Carolina companies that manufacture, advertise or distribute food could soon have additional legal protections from lawsuits by people claiming their products led to their obesity.
Read MoreNC Legislature OKs Personal Care Service Change
A way to restore more Medicaid-funded assistance to people in North Carolina with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease has received final legislative approval.
Read MoreNC Patrol Reports 13 Deaths During July 4 Holiday
The N.C. Highway Patrol says 13 people were killed on the state’s streets and highways during the July 4 holiday period.
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