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Top North Carolina senator says chances for more sanctioned gambling "better than 50-50"

One of North Carolina’s most powerful legislators is expressing optimism that further expansion of state-sanctioned gambling will be worked out before legislators leave for home later this summer

The Independent UK

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

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:

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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:

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Teen DETAINED at airport after trying to use popular travel hack to cut costs

Logan Parsons was trying to fly home to Charlotte, North Carolina, from Gainesville, Florida, but the cheapest ticket option was to get an American Airlines ticket to New York and jump out at the layover

Daily Mirror

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes five bills from July 3-9

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed five bills from July 3-9. The five bills are below:

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Man who stormed Capitol while free on attempted murder charge gets over 3 years in prison for riot

A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while awaiting trial for a shooting in North Carolina has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for attacking police with a flagpole during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021

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North Carolina ‘horseman of the year’ charged over claims he shot son’s horse

John Victor Russell, 75, was charged with two felony counts, including cruelty to animals

The Guardian - US

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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.”

The Guardian - US

The housing community that will require ‘patriots’ to fly the US flag

Developer of North Carolina neighborhood for homeowners 55 and older says his brand ‘only the beginning’ of a ‘movement’

The Guardian - US

North Carolina voting rights ‘still in five-alarm fire’ despite supreme court ruling

Republicans failed to defend a fringe legal theory, but they are already pushing through new state election legislation

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: How California’s law against red states is hurting Black academic freedom

When AB 1887 was passed into law in 2016, its purpose was to name, shame and boycott four states — Tennessee, Kansas, North Carolina and Mississippi — which had passed laws that discriminated against LGBTQ+ persons.

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Photos from USMNT’s Sunday night win at Bank of America Stadium

Bank of America Stadium played host to Sunday's 6-0 Gold Cup victory for the United States men's national soccer team.

The Independent UK

North Carolina amusement park closes ride after discovering crack in support beam

A North Carolina amusement park closed one of its roller coasters Friday after a crack was found on a support beam

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I spent 72 hours at Lenovo Headquarters: Here's what I learned

We spent 72 hours in Raliegh, North Carolina, roaming the halls of Lenovo and learning about the company's sustainability programs.

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Judge clears North Carolina’s 12-week abortion ban to go into effect, blocking only one provision

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge ruled Friday that North Carolina’s 12-week abortion ban can go into effect beginning Saturday, but temporarily blocked one part of the law.

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House Republican ‘appalled’ by North Carolina Senate’s attempt to force a vote on medical marijuana

RALEIGH, N.C. — Senate Republicans, trying to revive medical marijuana legalization in the final weeks of session, appeared to send a message to their counterparts in the House this week: take up our bill, if you want us to take up yours.

The Independent UK

North Carolina measure limiting LGBTQ+ curriculum heading to governor's desk

North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation touted by Republicans as giving parents greater authority over their children's public school education and health care

Tribune News Service

Gov. Roy Cooper signs changes to NC’s 12-week abortion ban just hours before it takes effect

RALEIGH, N.C. —With less than 48 hours until North Carolina’s recently passed 12-week abortion ban goes into effect, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has signed last-minute changes initiated by Republicans into law.

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