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GOP congressman accuses Biden of having had ‘so much plastic surgery’

Rep Greg Murphy of North Carolina was speaking about the president’s upcoming re-election bid on Fox News

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate

As of July 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 15 election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 15, Ballotpedia tracked one from July 3-9. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:   

Ballotpedia · Jul 12, 2023

Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives

As of July 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 25 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 25, Ballotpedia tracked three from July 3-9. Republicans sponsored two, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one. The three bills are:   

Ballotpedia · Jul 12, 2023

UNC to offer free tuition for some after Supreme Court strikes down admissions policy

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Roughly a week after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its race-conscious admissions policy in a landmark ruling, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill on Friday announced plans to “expand opportunity” to attend the university — including by offering free tuition to some students.

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

Could Landen Lewis be NASCAR's next rising star?

Lewis, who hails from Ocean Isle Beach in southeastern North Carolina, has been living in the Mooresville area for the past year as he embarks on his stock car racing career.

Motorsport · Jul 7, 2023

North Carolina amusement park adds additional inspections after roller coaster crack

A North Carolina amusement park came under investigation this week after a video surfaced online of parkgoers riding a roller coaster with a large crack in the support column

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

High levels of toxic chemicals in pets living near US manufacturing plant

Researchers alarmed by results of study of dogs and horses living close to Chemours factory in North Carolina

The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2023

North Carolina begins Carowinds roller coaster review after ‘rare’ crack found

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A crack formed in one of the support pillars for the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds in North Carolina. The ride has been closed pending repairs.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Fright over crack on North Carolina ride serves as reminder of risks at amusement parks

State investigators were on site at a North Carolina amusement park after a crack was discovered on a support beam on one of their popular roller coasters

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Lawsuit accusing North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore of tryst with state employee has been ‘resolved’

RALEIGH, N.C. — The attorney for a man suing North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said Monday morning that the lawsuit accusing Moore of trading sex for political influence “has been resolved.”

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023