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Stolen team trailer leads to Truck Series feud
A missing trailer has sparked a feud in NASCAR's Truck Series. Jennifer Jo Cobb said she feels "in danger" of racing Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway against another NASCAR driver who was arrested for allegedly stealing her team trailer last weekend. Cobb said the trailer and its contents, valued ...
APNewsBreak: Details of NC House tax plan unveiled
House Republicans offered their own North Carolina tax overhaul plan Thursday that would reduce personal and corporate income tax rates and expand the sales tax to cover more services. The proposal's scope is much narrower than what Senate counterparts offered as GOP legislators try to fulfill a commitment to carry ...
Experts say NC eyes eco-friendly vacations options
North Carolina is one of 38 states aiming to lure a growing segment of travelers searching for eco-friendly vacation options, experts said during a recent panel discussion at the Sustainable Energy Conference in Raleigh. "From the mountains to the sea, tourism is a growing facet of the economy," said Alex ...
NC lawmakers push socially conservative bills
Socially conservative issues ranging from abortion to the application of Islamic Sharia law were debated in the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday ahead of a critical deadline to keep bills alive this session. Bills that don't require tax changes or spending and fail to clear at least one chamber ...
House OKs blocking some obesity lawsuits
Legislation that attempts to prevent people from suing North Carolina food manufacturers, sellers and advertisers by claiming their products made them overweight has passed one General Assembly chamber. A majority in the House voted Wednesday night for legislation that would bar civil actions against food producers and marketers on claims ...
NC House abortion bill gets initial approval
A bill broadening restrictions on abortion through the federal health care law and so-called conscience protections has gained initial approval from the North Carolina House. The bill tentatively approved Wednesday outlaws health care plans that include abortion services from future online marketplaces of private plans offered under the federal Affordable ...
NC House OKs insurance mandate to cover autism
The state House wants to require North Carolina health insurance providers — including the plan for state employees and teachers — to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism for children of their members. The chamber voted by a wide margin for the final bill Wednesday night that applies to ...
NC health agency heads pitching Medicaid revamp
Health agency leaders faced a crowd of skeptics sprinkled with voices of hope Wednesday as they sought to sell Gov. Pat McCrory's plan to revamp the government program that provides 1.5 million poor children and disabled adults with health care. Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos and Medicaid Director ...
Tenn. senator: Sale idea cost TVA $500 million
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars — even if the nation's largest public utility is never sold. The Tennessee Republican said TVA bonds lost about $500 million in value after the president's announcement ...
Raw: Congressman Balances Questions, Kid on Lap
Rep. Mel Watt of North Carolina had questions for Attorney General Eric Holder at a House judiciary committee meeting on Wednesday. At the same time, Watt was wrestling with a grandson in his lap. (May 15)
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