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North Carolina Senators Advance Hemp THC Restrictions
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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June 18, 2025
A new North Carolina proposal seeking to ban synthetic hemp products and limit the sale of THC-infused beverages and gummies to adults aged 21 and older sailed through two Senate committees on Tuesday, WRAL reports. The bill was passed with...
North Carolina Senate stalls on $500M Helene relief bill as summer adjournment approaches
WLOS - North Carolina
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NORTH CAROLINA (WLOS) — Next week, the North Carolina legislature will go on break for the summer, and it will be months before lawmakers return to Raleigh. There will not be a budget passed before next week, but Senate President Pro Tempore Phil...
This Charming North Carolina Beach Town Is A Seafood Lover's Paradise
Mashed
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June 18, 2025
Although barbecue might be the first cuisine that comes to mind when you think of North Carolina, the state's 3,000-plus miles of coastline make it home to some of the nation's best seafood, as well. Wrightsville Beach, adjacent to Wilmington,...
Constitutional – North Carolina Property Tax Commission – Present-Use Value Status
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
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June 18, 2025
Appellant’s constitutional rights to due process were not violated by Pitt County. We affirmed the decision of the North Carolina Property Tax Commission. Trade Land Company, LLC appealed from the decision of the North Carolina Property Tax...
North Carolina girl, 12, attacked by an alligator while playing in shallow water
Daily Mail
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June 18, 2025
By RACHEL BOWMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:23 EDT, 18 June 2025 | Updated: 17:27 EDT, 18 June 2025 A young girl was attacked by an alligator while swimming in the shallow waters of a North Carolina lake. Lake Waccamaw Police said that...
Shrimpgate: New bill to protect waterways would 'destroy' shrimp industry in North Carolina, critics warn
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
Trawlers wouldn’t be allowed to net shrimp in North Carolina’s inland waters or within a half-mile of the coast under a proposal passed by the North Carolina Senate on Wednesday. Critics say the measure, if approved, would destroy the state’s...
North Carolina's Catawba Two Kings Casino development moves forward with full launch targeted for 2027
Yogonet International
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June 18, 2025
As construction on the Catawba Two Kings Casino moves into its second year, the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority confirmed that the $1 billion project is progressing on schedule, with the first phase expected to open by spring 2026. The...
'Shrimpgate': New bill to protect waterways would 'destroy' shrimp industry in North Carolina, critics warn
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
Trawlers wouldn’t be allowed to net shrimp in North Carolina’s inland waters or within a half-mile of the coast under a proposal in the North Carolina Senate that has divided Republicans. Critics say the measure, if approved, would destroy the...
North Carolina GOP calls for resignation of State Rep. Julie von Haefen
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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June 17, 2025
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) has urged Democratic State Representative Julie von Haefen to resign following a controversial social media post. The post, shared by von Haefen at a "No Kings" Rally in Raleigh, depicted President...
North Carolina GOP demands resignation over controversial social media post
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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June 17, 2025
The North Carolina Republican Party has renewed its demand for the resignation of Democratic State Representative Julie von Haefen. This follows a controversial social media post from Rep. von Haefen that appeared to express support for the...
UNC School of Medicine faculty featured across multiple media outlets
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
The UNC School of Medicine faculty were featured in various media outlets during the week of June 13, 2025. Notable mentions include Dr. Joan Perry's comments on the representation of physicians by the AMA, published in STAT. Dr. Christopher Sayed...
Academy to Honor Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and more at 2025 Governors Awards
Los Angeles Sentinel - California
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June 18, 2025
Debbie Allen (File photo) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced June 17 that it will present Honorary Oscars to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar...
Florida Man’s School Bus Crash Claim Highlights Limits of Government Immunity
School Transportation News
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June 18, 2025
A Florida man’s 16-year journey to collect a million-dollar court judgment against a school district following a life-altering school bus crash finally succeeded. Elsewhere, others aren’t as lucky. When he was 16 years old, Marcus Button was in a...
Talking to North Carolina’s Latest Pulitzer Prize Winner
The Assembly - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
Kathleen DuVal has a lot to say about early American history. Her latest book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America, spans more than 700 pages and walks readers through early civilizations to a rebirth of Indigenous culture and tradition....
Lieutenant Governor Hunt promotes Future Readiness Plan at Pitt Community College visit
WCTI - North Carolina
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North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt is visiting community colleges across the state and on Wednesday she stopped by Pitt Community College and spoke about her plans for child care and workforce development. Lieutenant Governor Rachel...
King Risk Acquires Nobles Agency in North Carolina
Insurance Journal
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June 18, 2025
King Risk Partners, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the U.S., has acquired Nobles Insurance Agency in North Carolina, King Risk announced this week. Nobles, with offices in Raleigh, Clayton and other cities, has been in business for...
Demonstrators rally outside governor's mansion in Raleigh amid ongoing immigration policy debate
ABC 11 - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:17PM The group is rallying amid the ongoing debate over immigration policies nationwide. RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Raleigh on Wednesday amid the ongoing debate over...
Bill blocking political discrimination in disaster aid heads to governor
Carolina Journal
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June 18, 2025
The North Carolina General Assembly officially sent House Bill 251 to Gov. Josh Stein’s desk on Tuesday, which would prevent discrimination based on political beliefs in state-administered disaster aid by classifying violations as a Class I...
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Johnston Reporter publication area during 2024?
Johnston Reporter - North Carolina
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June 16, 2025
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...
H-1B approvals for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Asheville Reporter publication area in 2024
Asheville Reporter - North Carolina
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June 17, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...