Senate plan to draw Asheville districts could set off battles
City leaders and Democratic legislators question General Assembly scheme to draw new district maps, point to previous court defeats when lawmakers targeted other cities.…more
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Sputtering debate over NC internet access may have new urgency
A legislative proposal could overhaul broadband rules. A new report warns of economic and educational disadvantages for communities without high-speed internet access.…more
Advisory group interested in deleting I-77 tolls, despite steep cost
Letting the state take over toll collection on I-77 would be costly and logistically difficult. Deleting the tolls entirely could be even more costly, but it may……more
State to post signs in effort to combat human-trafficking crimes
Legislature approved funds to deploy signs in fight against human trafficking in last year’s appropriations bill. Attorney General warns that crimes often go unrecognized.…more
Urgent dam repairs may cost town of Lake Lure millions
Town officials disregarded state warnings and apparently did little maintenance work on their high-risk dam for years. Catching up on those overdue repairs will come at a……more
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