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North Carolina could lose up to 40% of its wetlands to sea level rise by 2070, new study shows

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sea level rise poses a grave threat to salt marshes and other coastal wetlands along the North Carolina coast, according to a newly published study.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022

2 dead, 4 critically hurt when intoxicated driver crashes into golf cart, NC cops say

Two people — including a 5-year-old — were killed and four others were critically injured when an intoxicated driver collided with a golf cart near Statesville, North Carolina, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022

North Carolina Republican candidates have raised $4.5 million more than Democrats

In North Carolina, candidates who have filed state campaign finance reports have raised $43.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 30, 2022. State-level Democratic candidates have raised $12.8 million and Republican candidates have raised $17.3 million. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 13, 2022

North Carolina House Says Yes To Bill Allowing FDA-Approved THC Drugs, Will This Kill Full Medical Marijuana Legalization?

The North Carolina House passed Senate Bill 448, legalizing FDA-approved THC medications in a 92-9 vote, reported The Carolina Journal.

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

Cruel lawyer leaves job after 'crazy' suggestion to cut out dog's vocal cords

An unnamed law enforcement official who worked for Graham County in North Carolina has left his job after he suggested that Michael Eddings get his dog Leo's vocal cords surgically removed to stop noise complaints

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Dems confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat

Democrats are defending their record on crime a day after an election for district attorney in California exposed lingering vulnerabilities

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

Following USDA Guidance, State Clinics Destroyed Thousands of Cans of Usable Baby Formula

The government worsens the baby formula shortage, again.

Reason · Jun 8, 2022

North Carolina’s Sen. Thom Tillis works to change gun laws following mass shootings

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is one of four senators leading the charge on examining the country’s gun laws following two high-profile mass shootings last month that left 31 people dead.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 8, 2022

Hurricane season 2024: How long it lasts and what to expect

This guide to the Atlantic hurricane season of 2024, includes predictions, tropical storm science, naming conventions and storm safety tips.

LiveScience · Jun 7, 2022

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson criticized for saying Christians are ‘called to be led by men’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was criticized Tuesday for telling an audience at a Charlotte church last month that Christians are “called to be led by men,” and not women.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022