Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory’s career in politics is not over. McCrory, a Republican who served one term as the state’s chief executive and 14 years as Charlotte’s mayor, …
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T. Keung Hui, News & Observer – School districts across North Carolina are lobbying state lawmakers for the ability to start classes earlier than the late August date now required …
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Travis Fain, WRAL –  There’s new optimism this year for a long-term legislative effort to make it easier for firefighters who develop cancer to get their medical bills covered.

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Travis Fain, WRAL – Former Gov. Pat McCrory is expected to announce a run this week for U.S. Senate, according to a source familiar with his plans. “I expect him …
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Aaron Sanchez-Guerra, News & Observer – Manufacturing company Berry Global Inc. is investing $70 million in expanding its Benson plant, a project that will bring 63 new jobs to the …
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer – Amazon is expanding in the Charlotte area again with plans to open three new facilities. The news Monday comes after Amazon last fall announced the …
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Brian Murphy, News & Observer – Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a prominent North Carolina businessman and prolific Republican donor, will not face a Wake County criminal investigation into alleged violations …
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Francesca Chambers and Brian Murphy, News & Observer – She hasn’t lived in the state in more than a decade, has never held political office and hasn’t said whether she’ll …
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Will Doran, News & Observer – A trial that will help decide whether North Carolina voters will need photo identification next time they vote started Monday morning in Raleigh. This …
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Travis Fain, WRAL – Most people on unemployment last year didn’t have state income taxes taken out, potentially leaving them with a bill when those taxes come due in May.

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