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Rockingham County officials paved the way for casino development before public was aware

3:44pm September 22, 2023

North Carolina Republican lawmakers gave up on their efforts to legalize more casinos in the state this week. Sen. Phil Berger was one of the leading advocates for this, which would have brought a casino to his home county of Rockingham. But months before this plan was public knowledge, county officials began quietly setting the stage for casino development.

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Health & Safety

Uptick in COVID cases slows in Guilford County

3:38pm September 22, 2023

by DJ Simmons

The upward trend of COVID-19 cases in Guilford County is slowly decreasing just as the updated vaccines are becoming available.

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

3:12pm September 22, 2023

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state budget bill coming to his desk become law without his signature, opening the way for Medicaid coverage for 600,000 low-income adults, with some receiving the government health insurance soon.

Politics & Government

Ahead of election requiring photo ID, report says many North Carolinians lack easy access to DMVs

12:37pm September 22, 2023

by April Laissle

For the first time, North Carolinians will be required to show a photo ID in order to vote in the upcoming election. For people who don’t live near a DMV, getting that ID may be a challenge.

Republican North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger

North Carolina legislature gives initial OK to budget, which also would start Medicaid expansion

8:29am September 22, 2023

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

The Republican-controlled General Assembly gave initial approval Thursday to a long-delayed North Carolina budget that speeds up individual income tax cuts, broadens private-school scholarships to all K-12 children and initiates other right-leaning changes.

An image satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a potential tropical cyclone forming off the southeastern coast of the United States in the Atlantic Ocean.

Health & Safety

Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say

5:10pm September 21, 2023

by Associated Press

A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that's approaching the densely populated East Coast.

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LGBTQ

Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court

5:05pm September 21, 2023

by Leah Willingham, Associated Press

A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance.

Politics & Government

High Point initiative seeks public input on growth and investment

5:04pm September 21, 2023

by Paul Garber

The city is offering an online survey for people who live or work in High Point to help guide decisions on development and investment. The questions are designed to take about 10 minutes to complete.

Politics & Government

Voting for long-delayed budget begins in North Carolina legislature

4:49pm September 21, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The Republican-controlled General Assembly began voting Thursday for a long-delayed North Carolina budget that speeds up individual income tax cuts, broadens private-school scholarships to all K-12 children and initiates other right-leaning changes.

Books

Author Megan Miranda confronts her own fears by writing thrillers

4:00pm September 21, 2023

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina author Megan Miranda grew up avidly reading her mother’s mystery and thriller novels. That early immersion in the genre has paid off.

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