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Republicans Agree On How To Address Little-Known Chemicals
North Carolina legislative Republicans say they've worked out an agreement to expand work and funding to clean up, contain and evaluate unregulated industrial chemicals like the one a plant dumped for decades into the Cape Fear River.
House and Senate GOP lawmakers filed identical bills in their chambers Thursday that represent a negotiated compromise after failing to reach agreement on competing versions last winter. The provisions still must be voted on and sent to Gov. Roy Cooper.
The legislation also gives Cooper authority to shut down The Chemours Co. plant that discharged GenX if his administration can't halt further unauthorized discharges by June.
North Carolina Beefs Up Tax Breaks As Apple Scouts New Sites
North Carolina legislative leaders say they're committing to an expansion of tax breaks for companies promising thousands of jobs, a move that comes as people familiar with recruitment efforts say tech giant Apple is strongly considering the state for a new corporate campus.
The state legislature's top two leaders said Thursday that officials will lower the threshold for so-called "transformative" companies to get massive state subsidies.
A North Carolina government official and an economic development official told The Associated Press that Apple will decide soon whether to build a planned hub near Raleigh.
School Psychologist Licensure Addressed In OK'd House Bill
Vacancies for North Carolina public school psychologists could be more easily filled under legislation addressing state licenses that has cleared one chamber of the General Assembly.
The House voted unanimously Thursday for a bill that directs the State Board of Education to issue a state school psychologist's license to someone who already is certified for the field by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Currently an out-of-state school psychologist also must meet extensive North Carolina standards to practice in the public schools.
Greensboro To Inspect Apartments Near Unit Ravaged By Fatal Fire
The City of Greensboro may soon inspect apartments near the one that burnt down on Summit Ave., killing five children.
The reason: tenants nearby want to be sure their own homes are safe and up to code.
City officials, activists and residents voiced their concerns about the fire at a public meeting this week. As of Thursday, the Greensboro Fire Department has not released its final report on the fatal blaze.
City Code Compliance Manager Beth Benton says tenants are signing a petition to have city inspectors examine each of the neighboring units. They'll look for things like cleanliness, sanitation, and smoke detectors, among other things.
Benton says any tenants who believe their concerns are not being heard by landlords can file an anonymous complaint with the city.
Event In Greensboro This Weekend Will Address Opioid Abuse
A symposium is taking place in Greensboro this weekend to address opioid use in the community.
Guests include doctors, as well as people whose lives have been impacted by the substances. The Greensboro Police Department and Guilford College are hosting the event to raise awareness on the opioid epidemic that's being felt across the country.
Deputy Chief James Hinson with Greensboro Police says he wants people to notice signs that might indicate an opioid addiction. And he wants citizens to know where family or friends struggling with addiction can get support.
The symposium will take place on May 19 beginning at 1 p.m. on the campus of Guilford College.
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