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NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Two members of North Carolina’s top Board of Education, Bill Cobey and Becky Taylor, will be leaving their positions despite the fact that their terms do not end until next year. Due to their resignations, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will have the authority to fill their seats without the permission of his Republican counterparts. For months, Democratic Gov. Cooper … Continue reading NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs

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Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Hannah Astin Staff Writer A Wake County Superior Court judge has called for the appointment of a three-judge panel to hear arguments concerning the ballot language for four proposed constitutional amendments. These amendments, spearheaded by the GOP majority in the North Carolina General Assembly, have faced challenges from Democrats since their proposal in July. Attorneys for Governor Roy Cooper, Clean Air Carolina and the North … Continue reading Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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Former White House Advisor Under Attack for Tell-All Memoir

MaryKent Wolff News Editor A former White House aide who previously completed on President Donald Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” is now under attack by the Trump administration after releasing a tell-all book and tapes about the administration. Omarosa Manigault Newman announced in 2016 during Trump’s presidential campaign that she would be serving as the Director of African-American Outreach for the campaign. In December 2016, … Continue reading Former White House Advisor Under Attack for Tell-All Memoir

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North Carolina Republicans Propose Stricter State Voting Laws

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Republican Senators in North Carolina have recently proposed new legislation that would do away with the last Saturday of early voting during state elections. Legislators also proposed a constitutional amendment that would require all voters to show ID before casting their ballot. According to the New York Times, Republican party leaders are planning to propose yet another amendment that would … Continue reading North Carolina Republicans Propose Stricter State Voting Laws

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N.C. Responds to the Repeal of Net Neutrality

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On June 11, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially repealed almost all of the net neutrality contract, which was designed to enhance users’ experiences on the internet. While this could be detrimental to the average internet user, some states such as North Carolina have countered the repeal by introducing legislation that requires net neutrality in their state. Net neutrality is meant … Continue reading N.C. Responds to the Repeal of Net Neutrality

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Freedom of Religion Case

Alicia Connelly  Staff Writer  On June 4, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in a 7-2 decision. The majority rule of the Supreme Court Justices sided with Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, in a case pertaining to religious rights under the Constitution’s first amendment regarding freedom of religion. The conflict first arose in 2012 when partners David Mullins and … Continue reading Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Freedom of Religion Case

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N.C. Troopers Fired After Kyron Hinton Beating

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer  Last month, two North Carolina troopers in Wake County were charged with the assault of Kyron Dwain Hinton, age 29, in April. Among the charges are the infliction of bodily injury and willfully failing to discharge duties. The incident took place after Hinton and his mother, Vicki Hinton, called 911 to report a nearby shooting. Upon arriving, the officers saw no … Continue reading N.C. Troopers Fired After Kyron Hinton Beating

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Officials React to Trump’s Claim on His Ability to Pardon Self

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer  This past week, President Donald Trump has stated online and to the press that he has the power to pardon himself. “As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong?” said Trump on Twitter. “In the meantime, the never-ending Witch Hunt, led … Continue reading Officials React to Trump’s Claim on His Ability to Pardon Self

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State Legislature Responds to Nationwide Opioid Crisis

MaryKent Wolff News Editor In response to a nationwide opioid epidemic, the North Carolina legislature is working to create a possible statewide database that would allow law enforcement to access a record of prescribed painkillers. “When an investigator begins to see patterns, they can then do perhaps some predictive analysis. It helps them build a case so they can get to the right person,” said … Continue reading State Legislature Responds to Nationwide Opioid Crisis

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A Newsworthy Farewell: Madison Hoffman

Madison Hoffman News Editor To the Carolinian staff and weekly readers, What a ride it has been. This newspaper and the people it has brought into my life will forever mark the experience I’ve had at UNCG. I truthfully didn’t think I was cut out for the job of news editor when I was asked to interview for it. I had been writing for the … Continue reading A Newsworthy Farewell: Madison Hoffman

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