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Carolina Journal Published September 15

Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in voting restrictions

In a 7-2 vote on Monday, the Supreme Court upheld a federal judge’s decision to block changes that would limit mail-in voting.

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Town of Clayton Carries 9/11 Stories Forward 25 Years Later

25 years after September 11, 2001, the Clayton community carries forward the stories of those who were lost and the people whose lives were forever changed. On Friday, September 11, residents gathered at Municipal Park (325 McCullers Drive) to...

Information Technology Turns Town of Clayton Data Into Useful Tools

Josh Grubb likes things organized. That made a job working with data a natural fit. The Town of Clayton was looking for someone who could bring information together and make it more useful, and Grubb saw an opportunity that matched one of his strengths...

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Carolina Journal Published September 15

Locke backs school funding overhaul, faults ‘no loss’ guarantee

A new analysis from the John Locke Foundation says the Public School Forum is right that North Carolina should overhaul school funding. But it faults the Forum's demand that no district lose money, arguing the guarantee would protect shrinking, wealthier districts.

Carolina Journal Published September 15

4th Circuit hears Libertarian’s challenge to NC ‘ballot selfie’ ban

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals wrestled Tuesday with a North Carolina voter’s challenge to state laws banning “ballot selfies.” Oral arguments in the case Hogarth v. Hayes took place one month before early voting opens for the fall election.

Carolina Journal Published September 15

Comey seeks to delay NC arraignment to January with February trial

Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal judge to delay his scheduled arraignment in North Carolina on charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.

Carolina Public Press Published September 15

Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt

NC certificate-of-need law governs building healthcare facilities. Research and recent outcomes suggest it may do more harm than good. Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning…

Carolina Journal Published September 14

New warrant reveals SBI probe into possible embezzlement

The SBI says the QuickBooks records for Greater Carolina may contain evidence of embezzlement, but does not name any person as a target.

Carolina Journal Published September 14

SHP adds 12 Atrium hospitals to Access provider tier

Atrium Health is joining the ranks of the State Health Plan’s (SHP) Access providers after coming to an agreement on providing health care services including rural care, children's hospitals, primary care, emergency care, behavioral health services and specialty care for patients…

Carolina Journal Published September 14

Federal probe finds discrimination in Duke medical school admissions

Investigators found Duke medical school used race in admissions, disadvantaging white and Asian applicants despite a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.