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Published 7 hours agoLocke backs Alaska group’s SCOTUS petition on donor privacy
The John Locke Foundation is supporting an Alaska group’s petition to the US Supreme Court. The case addresses a state government agency’s attempt to force Alaska Policy Forum to reveal its donors.
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Published 12 hours agoWhatley defends tariffs as US Chamber endorses his Senate bid
Whatley acknowledges tariffs can raise costs for NC businesses while arguing targeted tariffs can help manufacturers.
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Published September 30Nuclear regulators issue first US permit for GE Hitachi SMR
The NRC approved TVA’s permit to build a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Oak Ridge — the first US construction permit for the Wilmington-designed SMR.
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Published September 29Ager, Balkcom lean into mountain roots in new NC11 campaign ads
The Democratic and Republican candidates in NC-11 have both released new campaign ads, with one advocating for more barn dances in Washington, DC, and the other promising “tough mountain leadership.”
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Published September 29Tillis says GOP purity tests put Senate majority in jeopardy
Outgoing NC US Sen. Thom Tillis spoke with CNN host Jake Tapper on Sunday’s edition of “State of the Union” and discussed the potential of Republicans losing their US Senate majority.
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Published September 29NC Appeals Court tackles detransitioner’s malpractice, fraud lawsuit
North Carolina’s second-highest court will decide in the months ahead whether Prisha Mosley can move forward with her lawsuit against doctors and counselors who took part in her female-to-male gender transition.
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Published September 28Cooper Holds 11-point lead according to AARP poll
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads Republican nominee MIchael Whatley 53% to 42%, according to the poll, released Sept. 28.
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Published September 25Judge agrees to delay Comey arraignment to January
A federal judge has agreed to delay until January former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled arraignment on federal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.
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Published September 24NRSC calls Politico report on shifting away from NC, Georgia ‘fake news’
A Politico report indicating that NRSC plans to shift funding away from NC and Georgia was disputed by several NRSC sources.
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Published September 22GOP super PAC pulls $6.5M in Whatley ad funds
Old North Action removed $6.5 million in October ad reservations, according to media tracker AdImpact, Semafor reported. The PAC still has $14.5 million in ad reservations through Election Day.
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Published September 22Marshall talks defense industry, foreign partners at trade summit
Elaine Marshall, NC Secreatry of State, cultivates relationships at the state and internationl level crucial to economic success.
5 Illini set to compete at ITA All-American Championships
Illinois is heading to Cary, North Carolina, this weekend to kick off the ITA All-American Championships. It will send five players to compete as it looks to build momentum early this season. The tournament has been one of collegiate tennis’ premier fall events since 1983, and…