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North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, speaks with reporters on the House floor of the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Moore talked about a private meeting of House Republicans earlier Tuesday in which he said they spoke about potential state budget provisions to expand gambling in the state. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson).

Prospects for more legalized gambling in North Carolina uncertain

Prospects that another large expansion of gambling in North Carolina will be included in a state government budget appeared dimmer this week as the…

The Supreme Court has rejected North Carolina’s appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a law aimed at preventing undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking documents or recording video. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

The Supreme Court leaves in place a court victory for PETA over North Carolina's ag-gag law

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected North Carolina's appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a law aimed at preventing undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking documents or recording video.

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law at the Executive Mansion on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. Advocates say the bill could help 600,000 adults. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina governor and allies celebrate kickoff of Medicaid expansion

Gov. Roy Cooper and health care advocates celebrated Friday's official start of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, the result of state legislation this year that's expected to help roughly 600,000 low-income adults obtain the government health insurance.

FILE - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks during an NFL football news conference Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Tepper now finds himself embroiled in a public relations nightmare after a video surfaced of the billionaire allegedly throwing the contents of a drink at a fan from his club suite following a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Owner David Tepper's temper tantrum only adds to the Panthers' embarrassing season

Just when it appeared the season couldn’t get any more embarrassing for the Carolina Panthers, owner David Tepper finds himself embroiled in a public relations nightmare after video surfaced of the billionaire throwing the contents of a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans from his suite following a 26-0 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday.

The settlement, announced Tuesday by attorneys for Ronnie Long and the city of Concord, will end a wrongful incarceration lawsuit filed in 2021. This undated photo provided by the Concord Police Department shows Ronnie Long. (Concord Police Department/Charlotte Observer via AP, File)

In $25M settlement, North Carolina city `deeply remorseful' for man's wrongful conviction, prison

Lawyers for a man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 44 years say he's reached a $25 million combined settlement with a central North Carolina city and the state of North Carolina. The settlement was announced Tuesday by attorneys for Ronnie Long and the city of Concord. I

Davie State Rep. Howard Stripped Of Chairmanship Amid Relief Loan Spat

The current longest-serving member of the North Carolina House was stripped Tuesday of her chairmanship on the powerful House Finance Committee. Speaker…

North Carolina Won't Pass Bill To Ban Youth Trans Procedures

The office of North Carolina's Republican Senate leader said on Tuesday the chamber won't advance a controversial bill put forward this month by three GOP…

How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season

It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could be doing more to protect consumers from being tricked.

Pokémon World Championships In Washington, D.C.

It's the final day of the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. The world's best Pokémon players are competing in Washington, D.C., for a share of $500,000 in prize money.

Measles Numbers Were Bad In 2018. This Year, They're Even Worse

The World Health Organization has released the latest data on measles. The increase in cases is notable — and a sign of how much work needs to be done to address the outbreak.

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