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    North Carolina courts have not reported data breach to state DOJ▼Court system hasn’t notified NCDOJ of data breach that exposed people’s private info✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity5 d ago

    North Carolina's court system has not notified the state Department of Justice about a data breach that exposed people's private information, according to WBTV reporting. Under state law, organisations are generally required to alert the NC Department of Justice when breaches affect residents' personal data, raising questions about compliance and how many people's information was compromised.

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    North Carolina officials confront broken involuntary commitment system▼‘The story is always the same’: NC officials confront broken involuntary commitment system✉newsHealth5 d ago

    North Carolina officials and health leaders are speaking out about failures in the state's involuntary commitment process, the legal mechanism for compelling people in mental health crisis into evaluation or treatment. According to North Carolina Health News, officials describe repeated, familiar breakdowns in how the system handles people in crisis, with one saying 'the story is always the same.' The reporting has prompted renewed calls to fix a process many say leaves patients and families without timely help.

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    Louisville and NC State are set to meet, and fans are weighing what to watch for in the matchup. Coverage from Louisville-focused outlets highlights the Wolfpack as the key test, with supporters on both sides debating how the Cardinals match up and what the result could mean for their season.

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    NC State football is taking on Louisville in an ACC conference game that is drawing live national coverage. Yahoo Sports is running live score updates as the two teams battle on the field. Fans are following the matchup closely as both programs look to secure a key conference win during the college football season.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna Forms in the Atlantic●Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Could it impact NC?✉newsEnvironmentWeather6 d ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and attention is turning to whether it could affect North Carolina. The News & Observer reports on the storm's development and its potential path toward the state. Details on its strength and track are still emerging, and residents along the coast are watching forecasts closely.

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    Former NC State sports medicine director arrested after indictment▼Ex-NC State sports medicine director arrested after indictment✉newsHealthMedicine6 d ago

    A former sports medicine director at North Carolina State University has been arrested following an indictment, according to ABC11 News. Details about the specific charges, the individual's name, or the alleged conduct have not yet been made public. The arrest comes as an indictment typically signals formal criminal charges handed down by a grand jury.

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    Lawmakers Probe Claims NC Health Officials Falsified Medicaid Funding Data▼Lawmakers probe allegations that NC health officials used false information to secure Medicaid funds✉newsHealth22 h ago

    North Carolina state lawmakers have opened an investigation into allegations that state health officials used false or misleading information to obtain federal Medicaid funds. The probe, reported by WRAL News, focuses on whether inaccurate data was submitted to secure funding for state health programs. The allegations, if confirmed, could carry financial and legal consequences for the agencies involved, and lawmakers say they intend to establish what information was provided and who was responsible.

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    Registered sex offender charged in murder of missing North Carolina woman▼Registered sex offender charged with kidnapping, murder of missing NC woman✉newsWorldCrime9 h ago

    Authorities in North Carolina have charged a registered sex offender with kidnapping and murder in connection with the disappearance of a woman who had been reported missing. The arrest closes a search that drew attention across the state. News outlets nationwide are carrying the charges, and many are asking how a known offender was not monitored more closely before the killing.

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    Rinse-A-Poo founder wins $30,000 at NC Startup Showdown▼Rinse-A-Poo founder Dan Spangler takes first in NC Startup Showdown, wins $30,000✉newsBusinessStartups1 d ago

    Dan Spangler, founder of pet care company Rinse-A-Poo, took first place in the NC Startup Showdown, earning a $30,000 prize. The victory gives the North Carolina-based startup fresh funding and visibility as it looks to grow. The competition highlights emerging businesses in the state, and attention around the win is drawing interest in the company's prospects.

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    North Carolina health officials accused of Medicaid fraud by whistleblowers▼Whistleblowers allege top NC health officials used false information to secure Medicaid funds✉newsHealth3 d ago

    Whistleblowers allege that top North Carolina health officials used false information to secure Medicaid funds, according to reporting by WRAL. The claims point to possible misuse of public healthcare money at senior levels of the state's health administration. It is not yet known what findings, if any, have resulted from the allegations.

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    NC Board of Education could act against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools over finances▼NC State Board of Education could take action against CMS over financial concerns✉newsLifeEducation1 d ago

    The North Carolina State Board of Education is considering action against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, one of the state's largest districts, over financial concerns. Details of the potential measures and the specific financial issues involved have not yet been made public. The move signals mounting state scrutiny of the district's financial management, and residents and educators are awaiting word on what consequences the district could face.

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    North Carolina health officials are endorsing mental health first aid training programs at colleges across the state. The initiative would teach students, faculty and staff to recognize signs of mental distress and connect people to help. Supporters say campuses need better-equipped responders as concerns about student mental health continue to grow, and officials are promoting the training as a practical step toward that goal.

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    NC voters want partisanship out of election administration, poll finds▼NC voters want partisan politics out of election administration, poll shows✉newsWorldPolitics2 d ago

    A new poll of North Carolina voters shows broad support for keeping partisan politics out of the state's election administration. The findings, reported by NC Newsline, suggest voters across the political spectrum want election officials to run elections in a nonpartisan way. The results come amid ongoing national debate over how elections are overseen and administered at the state level.

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    North Carolina experts urge 'pre-recovery' planning as climate losses mount▼As economic damage from climate change grows, NC experts urge ‘pre-recovery’ planning✉newsEnvironmentClimate3 d ago

    Experts in North Carolina are calling on communities to adopt 'pre-recovery' planning, preparing budgets, contracts and rebuilding strategies before disasters strike rather than after. The push comes as economic damage from climate change intensifies across the state, with officials arguing that early preparation speeds recovery and cuts costs when hurricanes and other events hit.

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    North Carolina Republicans call special session over high gas prices▼NC Politics: High gas, fuel prices prompt North Carolina Republican lawmakers to call for special session of the General Assembly✉newsWorldPolitics6 h ago

    Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are calling a special session of the General Assembly in response to high gas and fuel prices. The move signals growing political pressure over energy costs in the state, with legislators seeking to address the issue directly rather than waiting for the regular session.

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    North Carolina lawsuit seeks injunction against immigration arrests▼Injunction, class action sought in NC suit against immigration arrests✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    A lawsuit in North Carolina is seeking a court injunction and class action status to challenge immigration arrests in the state. The filing would expand the case to cover a broader group of people affected by arrest practices. The legal challenge arrives amid ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement and the limits of federal arrest authority.

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    North Carolina health plans form task force to fight Medicaid fraud▼NC health plans form task force to fight Medicaid fraud✉newsHealth2 d ago

    Health plans in North Carolina have created a joint task force aimed at combating Medicaid fraud. The coordinated effort brings insurers together to detect and report improper billing and abuse within the state's Medicaid program. It signals a strengthened push to protect public healthcare funds as managed care continues to expand across North Carolina.

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    NC State Men's Golf Finishes Second at NB3 Matchplay▼Men’s Golf Closes NB3 Matchplay in Second Place✉newsSportGolf3 d ago

    NC State's men's golf team closed out the NB3 Matchplay tournament in second place, according to the university's athletics department. The event, associated with Notah Begay III, pits teams against each other in matchplay format. No further details on individual results or the winning team were provided.

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    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced a new rule concerning bears in the state. Details of the measure were reported by regional news outlets, drawing attention from residents and outdoors groups. Bears are a recurring issue in western North Carolina, where encounters with people are common and regulations on hunting and feeding are frequently debated.

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    Ted Budd's North Carolina tour covers Iran, AI and midterms▼A trip across NC gives Sen. Ted Budd perspective on Iran, AI and the midterms✉newsBusinessEconomy6 d ago

    North Carolina Senator Ted Budd completed a trip across the state, where he discussed his views on Iran, artificial intelligence and the coming midterm elections with constituents and local media. The tour gave the Republican first-term senator a chance to gauge voter sentiment on national security and emerging technology issues heading into the 2026 election cycle.

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    Massimo Iorizzo Named Director of NC State's Plants for Human Health Institute▼Massimo Iorizzo Named Director of NC State’s Plants for Human Health Institute✉newsScience6 d ago

    North Carolina State University has appointed Massimo Iorizzo as director of its Plants for Human Health Institute, which researches how plant-derived compounds can benefit human health. The appointment was announced through the university's official channels. Iorizzo, known for his work on plant genomics, will lead the institute's research agenda going forward.

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    North Carolina voter registration deadline approaches for midterms▼Voter registration deadline nears for NC midterm election✉newsWorldElections1 d ago

    North Carolina voters face an approaching registration deadline ahead of the midterm election, according to local public radio stations WFDD and WHQR. Both outlets are urging residents to check their registration status and submit paperwork in time to vote. The reminder comes as part of wider midterm coverage across the state, where registration rules and deadlines are drawing attention from voters and civic groups.

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    NC school finance officials seek more flexibility in funding rules▼NC school finance officials call for more flexibility in funding rules✉newsBusinessFinance3 d ago

    School finance officials in North Carolina are calling for greater flexibility in how state funding rules are applied, arguing that current restrictions limit districts' ability to direct money where it is most needed. The appeal, reported by NC Newsline, comes as schools continue to grapple with shifting enrollment, staffing shortages and rising costs. The specifics of the proposed changes and the officials involved remain unclear.

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    Ocean Innovation Conference Pitches North Carolina's Blue Economy▼Ocean Innovation Conference Makes the Case for NC’s Blue Economy✉newsEnvironmentOceans2 d ago

    An Ocean Innovation Conference in North Carolina made the case for the state's blue economy, highlighting business and research opportunities tied to the ocean. Reporting by GrepBeat indicates the event brought together stakeholders arguing that coastal innovation could be an economic driver for the state.

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    NC State Women's Golf Takes Second at NB3 Matchplay▼Women’s Golf Finishes Second at NB3 Matchplay✉newsSportGolf3 d ago

    The NC State women's golf team finished in second place at the NB3 Matchplay tournament. The result adds a strong showing to the program's season, with the team falling just short of the team title in the match-play format event. Details on individual performances and the winning school were not included in the initial announcement.

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    Congress has approved the transfer of land at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, clearing the way for construction of a new state veterans home. The move is aimed at expanding long-term care services for veterans in the region. Supporters view it as a practical step toward better serving North Carolina's large veteran population.

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    NC lawmakers pressed on mental health funding after two killings▼After murders of Zoe Welsh, Iryna Zarutska, NC lawmakers face questions over mental health funding✉newsHealthMental Health2 d ago

    North Carolina lawmakers are facing questions over the state's mental health funding following the murders of Zoe Welsh and Iryna Zarutska. The killings have renewed scrutiny of gaps in the state's mental health system, with critics asking whether underfunding contributed to the suspects' treatment and whether stronger intervention could have prevented the deaths.

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    North Carolina Debates Suspending Its Gas Tax●Politics At The Pump: Will NC Suspend Gas Tax✉newsWorldPolitics16 h ago

    North Carolina is weighing whether to suspend its state gas tax as prices at the pump strain drivers' budgets. The debate has become a political flashpoint, with lawmakers split over relieving consumers now versus protecting revenue that funds road and infrastructure projects. Similar suspensions in other states have fueled the pressure on North Carolina officials to act.

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    Commentary challenges opposition to 3.5% income tax cap●Commentary: Who could vote against a constitutional amendment limiting income tax rate to 3.5%?✉newsWorldElections6 d ago

    A commentary piece asks who could vote against a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit state income tax rates to 3.5%, framing the measure as difficult for lawmakers to oppose publicly. The argument, published by NC Newsline, is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over tax limitation amendments and their potential impact on state budgets and public services.

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    New restaurant and museum celebrates North Carolina film history▼New restaurant and museum celebrates shows & movies filmed in NC. What’s inside?✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    A new restaurant and museum in North Carolina has opened, dedicated to the many films and television shows shot in the state. Visitors can expect exhibits honoring productions made in NC alongside a dining experience. The Raleigh News & Observer reported on what is inside the venue, highlighting its celebration of the state's film legacy.

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    Top NC court stays Beech Mountain property-rights rulings▼Top NC court stays rulings for Beech Mountain in property-rights cases✉newsWorldLaw & Courts6 d ago

    North Carolina's highest court has issued a stay blocking lower-court rulings in property-rights cases involving the town of Beech Mountain. The pause means earlier decisions will not take effect while the state Supreme Court considers the disputes, which center on landowners' property-rights claims against the mountain town. The outcomes could shape how similar property disputes are handled in the state.

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    Critics of North Carolina's voter ID requirement have presented their arguments to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, continuing a legal fight over the state's election law. Opponents argue the identification requirement burdens voters and disproportionately affects certain groups, while supporters maintain the measure protects election integrity. The appeals court's ruling could determine whether the law stands.

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    North Carolina sports betting tops $500M for 12th straight month▼NC sports betting exceeds $500M for 12th consecutive month✉newsSportSports3 d ago

    Sports betting in North Carolina surpassed $500 million in wagers for the twelfth consecutive month, according to WRAL. The streak underscores the scale of the state's market since legalization, with residents consistently wagering over half a billion dollars monthly.

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    Do you have to answer immigration questions at NC traffic stops?▼Are you required to answer immigration questions at NC traffic stops? The law✉newsWorldImmigration3 d ago

    The Raleigh News & Observer is examining what North Carolina law requires of drivers during traffic stops when immigration questions come up. The piece looks at drivers' rights and police authority, part of ongoing attention to immigration enforcement and routine police stops in the state.

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    Winners announced in North Carolina's 'Coolest Thing Made in NC' contest▼Here are the “Coolest Thing Made in NC” winners✉newsBusiness3 d ago

    Business North Carolina has announced the winners of its 'Coolest Thing Made in NC' competition, which highlights notable products manufactured in North Carolina. The awards celebrate the state's manufacturing sector and give companies public recognition for innovation and craftsmanship. Details of the specific winning products have been published by the magazine.

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    North Carolina opens new probe into Charlotte school district finances▼NC education leaders add new probe to growing state scrutiny of CMS finances✉newsLifeEducation3 d ago

    North Carolina education leaders have launched an additional investigation into the financial management of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, adding to a widening set of state-level probes into the district's finances. The move signals growing scrutiny from state officials over how the Charlotte school system handles its money, though details of the new inquiry have not been laid out.

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    Birdsong and forest exposure may reduce urban stress, study finds●# nature # birds # health # MentalHealth 'Importantly, birdsong could reduce stress in urban areas and forest exposure cMmastodonHealthMental Health54 d ago

    New research from North Carolina State University suggests birdsong can reduce stress in urban environments, and that spending time in forests may lower stress even when traffic noise is present. Trent Ford, the paper's lead author and an undergraduate researcher at NC State, highlighted the findings, which add to growing evidence linking nature exposure to mental health benefits.

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    North Carolina rolls out parental leave and faster hiring reforms▼More parental leave, faster hiring among changes coming to NC workforce✉newsHealth3 d ago

    North Carolina is preparing changes to its state workforce policies, including expanded paid parental leave for employees and a faster hiring process aimed at cutting recruitment delays. State officials and workplace advocates are weighing how the reforms could improve retention and make public-sector jobs more competitive with private employers across the state.

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    Leaders to update on NC 12 storm damage and travel restoration▼Leaders to provide update on storm damage and restoring travel on NC 12✉newsEnvironmentWeather5 d ago

    Local and state leaders on North Carolina's Outer Banks are set to give an update on storm damage to NC 12, the key highway linking Hatteras Island communities, and on efforts to restore travel along the route. The briefing is expected to cover repair timelines and access for residents and visitors. Reopening the road matters greatly for the area's tourism-dependent economy.

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    North Carolina appeals ruling on coastal fisheries mismanagement▼NC+appeals+ruling+that+it+mismanaged+the+state%26%238217%3Bs+coastal+fisheries✉newsWorldLaw & Courts6 d ago

    The state of North Carolina has filed an appeal against a court ruling that found it mismanaged the state's coastal fisheries. The original decision was a rebuke of how state authorities have overseen coastal fish stocks, and the appeal will keep the legal fight over fisheries policy alive in the courts. Observers are watching to see whether the lower court's findings will stand and what any outcome could mean for fishing communities and regulators along the North Carolina coast.