State and Regional News

Judge Upholds North Carolina’s Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit

WPTF StaffJun 27, 2024
Judge Upholds North Carolina’s Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit

Columns and Stairs of the United States Supreme Court Building (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by…

North Carolina Party Recognition for Groups Seeking RFK Jr., West on Ballot Stopped for Now

WPTF StaffJun 27, 2024
North Carolina Party Recognition for Groups Seeking RFK Jr., West on Ballot Stopped for Now

Blue Chairs In Line With Voting Machines (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A divided North Carolina election board decided Wednesday to scrutinize further the…

North Carolina Senate Approves Spending Plan Adjustments, Amid Budget Impasse With House

WPTF StaffJun 25, 2024
North Carolina Senate Approves Spending Plan Adjustments, Amid Budget Impasse With House

The Senate Chamber In North Carolina (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday that it…

North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana

WPTF StaffJun 21, 2024
North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana

The Front Entrance of the North Carolina State Legislature Building (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Makiya Seminera Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana…

Citizens-Only Voting, Photo ID and Income Tax Changes Could Become NC Amendments on 2024 Ballots

WPTF StaffJun 21, 2024
Citizens-Only Voting, Photo ID and Income Tax Changes Could Become NC Amendments on 2024 Ballots

Vote Here Sign On The Floor (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Makiya Seminera And Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate is considering a slew of elections-related…

North Carolina Investigators Reviewing State Treasurer’s Use of Government Vehicles

WPTF StaffJun 20, 2024
North Carolina Investigators Reviewing State Treasurer’s Use of Government Vehicles

Several Cars Vans Trucks Parked (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Via AP News RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating the potential improper use of state vehicles by North Carolina…