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N.C. Supreme Court in Raleigh.( Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

State Supreme Court rules 4-3 against defendants in satellite-based monitoring challenges

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Monday, September 27, 2021

The N.C. Supreme Court split 4-3 today while ruling against defendants in a pair of cases involving satellite-based monitoring of convicted sex offenders. In both cases, Democratic Justice Michael Morgan joined with the court's three Republicans to form a four-vote majority.

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Halloween Celebrations Continue Amidst Pandemic Concerns

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Monday, September 27, 2021

According to Goodwill's annual Halloween Survey, three in four Americans (74%) plan to celebrate Halloween this year.

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Emergency blood shortage -- Donor turnout reaches lowest levels of the year amid delta variant outbreak

News Staff

Monday, September 27, 2021

As the nation returns to in-person workplaces and schools amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the American Red Cross faces an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year, decreasing by about 10% since August.

AmeriCorps volunteers. (Photo from website www.nc.gov/volunteer)

Governor’s agency to pay settlement after investigation into volunteer grants

News Staff

Monday, September 27, 2021

The N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service under the office of Gov. Roy Cooper has agreed to a settlement with the federal government after an investigation alleged falsified timecards and compliance documents for grants from the federal AmeriCorps program.

U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop. R-9th District. (Photo from C-SPAN.org)

N.C. congressman wants school choice for students facing mask mandates, CRT

News Staff

Monday, September 27, 2021

A Republican congressman from North Carolina would expand school choice for students across the nation facing mask mandates or classroom instruction based on Critical Race Theory. U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, R-9th District, introduced this week the Mask Off Act and the No Corrupt Racist Training Act.

Gov. Roy Cooper

Governor Cooper Visits Cone Health Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Governor Roy Cooper visited Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Guilford County to see their monoclonal antibody infusion center.

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The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths

News Staff

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Name of Product: Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers Hazard: Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface,...

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Governor Cooper Encourages Faith Leaders to Help Strengthen Community Vaccination Efforts

News Staff

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.

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Eight North Carolina Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including eight schools in North Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

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Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops for 16th Straight Month to 3.5%

News Staff

Monday, September 20, 2021

Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's unemployment rate dropping for the sixteenth straight month to 3.5% for August 2021, down from 3.7% in July. "Georgians are getting back to work and our economy continues to beat expectations," said Governor Brian P. Kemp.