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N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby listens as attorney Paul "Skip" Stam argues before the court on November 9, 2021. (Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby listens as attorney Paul "Skip" Stam argues before the court on November 9, 2021. (Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

State Supreme Court takes second crack at AG's hog farm 'slush fund'

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
A controversial environmental program controlled by North Carolina's attorney general and funded by hog farm proceeds returned today to the N.C. Supreme Court. The court must decide whether the AG can maintain control of the funding moving forward.
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Product

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Name of Product: Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Hazard: Tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the room spray contained the rare and dangerous bacteria Burkholderia...
Marty Kotis of the UNC Board of Governors in November, 2018. (CJ photo by Kari Travis)

Marty Kotis of the UNC Board of Governors in November, 2018. (CJ photo by Kari Travis)

UNC Chapel Hill trustees kill motion to ban admissions discrimination

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Marty Kotis said he was simply trying to start a public discussion when he proposed a motion related to anti-discrimination policies. Kotis serves on the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill board of trustees. Kotis on Thursday, Nov.
This hoax text message is making its rounds in our area.

This hoax text message is making its rounds in our area.

BBB Warning: Impostors still posing as Powerball Winner

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
Reports to BBB Scam Tracker indicate scammers are still using Powerball Winner Manuel Franco’s name to send out text messages, social media messages, phone calls or emails informing people they’ve “been chosen” to receive free money from Franco.
Trends highlighting the surge in US-bound travel bookings as the United States reopens to international visitors on November 8th.

Trends highlighting the surge in US-bound travel bookings as the United States reopens to international visitors on November 8th.

US Lifts Historic International Travel Ban, Welcoming Back Fully Vaccinated Travelers from 33 Countries

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
After nearly two years, today, the US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers arriving via air from the 26 Schengen countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil.