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A panel of North Carolina trial judges dismissed Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's case against GOP legislative leaders over the issue of who gets to appoint and remove the State Highway Patrol commander.

Plaintiffs argue that the current maps erode Black voting power. Attorneys for the Republican defendants say the maps were legally drawn using partisan, not racial, data.

Winston-Salem resident Gaurang Doshi has been spreading his love of Indian classical music throughout the region for decades with performances, concerts, teaching at UNC Greensboro, and private lessons. This year, he's being recognized for his dedication and excellence with a North Carolina Heritage Award.

The latest map, which incorporated feedback from thousands of stakeholders, decreases driving distances by about a mile on average and only rezones about 12% of students.

On Monday, the council voted to approve next year's budget, which includes a tax increase. And, members tabled a decision on changes to firefighter benefits amid pushback. Catch up on what happened at this week's meeting.

The tax hike was a major point of contention during Monday’s hours-long meeting. Several community members spoke during the public comment period, urging commissioners to avoid cuts to the school district and library system.

Officials say the classrooms being closed have been under capacity for the last few years.

Formerly enslaved tradesman Peter Oliver purchased his freedom from slavery on June 13, 1800. His remarkable life and legacy are being celebrated where he last lived and raised a family, in what was then the town of Salem. A public gathering place will be built in his honor on the land he once farmed.

The NAACP says it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina. It's the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history.

The new position was created to help build better support systems for officers in need.