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Jail Crisis in Eastern NC: Inmates briefly took control of Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center near Windsor, overpowering guards and holding two officers hostage before state investigators and the FBI cleared the facility and authorities regained control. Medicaid Fight: Twenty-five Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is too narrow for medically fragile patients. Supreme Court Power Grab: The U.S. Supreme Court strengthened Trump’s ability to fire top agency officials, a major shift in federal oversight and the “administrative state.” Election Rules in the Spotlight: North Carolina’s hotly debated election bill is set to come before the House after clearing Rules, with supporters citing security and opponents warning it could burden military and overseas voters. Offshore Wind Reversal: The Trump administration agreed to pay Duke Energy $129 million to abandon its Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease, with Duke set to reinvest in other energy and grid projects. Fourth of July Safety: With wildfires raging in the West, officials are warning Americans to pause before lighting fireworks amid record fire danger.

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Two Stanley Law Group lawyers earn 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers honors

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North Carolina election bill draws pushback over ranked choice voting and petition rules

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North Carolina lawmakers unveil finalized $34B state budget with teacher raises, tax cuts and Hurricane Helene funding

North Carolina lawmakers unveil finalized $34B state budget with teacher raises, tax cuts and Hurricane Helene funding

North Carolina lawmakers finalize $34 billion budget | Here's a breakdown of the budget

North Carolina lawmakers finalize $34 billion budget | Here's a breakdown of the budget

Governor calls jail takeover ‘horrifying’ after inmates held guards hostage in North Carolina

Governor calls jail takeover ‘horrifying’ after inmates held guards hostage in North Carolina

Taking action in North Carolina as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, July 3 – July 9

Taking action in North Carolina as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, July 3 – July 9

Farmerie earns North Carolina Certified Economic Developer recognition

Farmerie earns North Carolina Certified Economic Developer recognition

Governor calls jail takeover ‘horrifying’ after inmates held guards hostage in North Carolina

Governor calls jail takeover ‘horrifying’ after inmates held guards hostage in North Carolina


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Drought conditions continue across North Carolina

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