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After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal

After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in half of the time initially projected, Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday…

North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor

North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing…

North Carolina man dies two weeks after an explosion at his home

North Carolina man dies two weeks after an explosion at his home

WEDDINGTON, N.C. (AP) — An 82-year-old North Carolina man has died two weeks after an explosion at his home in suburban Charlotte, authorities said. The Nov. 17 explosion at Wesley Decker’s home in Weddington was felt across…

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state. Trump in…

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the presidential election and many statewide and legislative races on Tuesday, while a state court…

North Carolina’s governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats

North Carolina’s governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation on Tuesday that would strip powers from several Democrats elected to statewide office this…