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Posted inPolitics & Government
Auditor Says State Bar Program Follows Grant Rules, Could Monitor Funds Better
The General Assembly has frozen the funds. Legal aid groups said the audit did not identify examples of money being improperly disbursed or misused.
Posted inPolitics & Government
U.S. House Committee Investigated Alma Adams for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Staffer
Several former aides say they were interviewed about the lawmaker’s relationship with her deputy chief of staff.
Posted inSports
What NC State’s Arena Move Tells Us About the Dean Dome’s Future
Nearly 30 years ago, NC State basketball moved from Reynolds Coliseum to an off-campus court.
Posted inHigher Education
UNC-CH Civics School Report Spurs Recriminations and Resolutions
The university hasn’t released its findings on the School of Civic Life and Leadership. At a faculty meeting, one professor claimed to have information.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Berger Calls to Shorten Early Voting After Primary Loss
The state Senate leader said he thinks the current early voting period is “pretty excessive” for primaries.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Feds Fine Durham-Based Energy Efficiency Company $722 Million
American Efficient says it incentivizes energy savings. One FERC commissioner claims “their entire business is a scam.”
Posted inCourts & Justice
How North Carolina Officials Kept the Truth About a Police Shooting Hidden
In 2019, a state trooper killed Brandon Webster claiming self defense. Evidence contradicted that account but wasn’t made public—until now.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Four Takeaways From Stein’s New Budget Proposal
The spending plan marks a new entry point for his negotiations with Republicans who lead the General Assembly.
Posted inPolitics & Government
N.C. Republicans Reach Deal to Close $319 Million Medicaid Shortfall
Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall said they plan to send a bill to the governor soon.
