NC Newsroom /tags/nc-newsroom NC Newsroom en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:11:02 GMT NC lawmakers seek to help kids in foster care stay with families who want to adopt them /politics/2025-04-03/nc-bill-foster-care-adoption The bill is meant to help families who want to adopt foster children maintain custody, establishes DHHS review in potential abuse and neglect cases involving children in foster care. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:11:02 GMT /politics/2025-04-03/nc-bill-foster-care-adoption Adam Wagner NC's version of DOGE advances in state Senate, worrying state workers association /politics/2025-04-02/north-carolina-doge-government-efficiency-auditor-dave-boliek The state's Republican auditor Dave Boliek will be empowered to use AI to recommend cuts for government efficiency. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:04:22 GMT /politics/2025-04-02/north-carolina-doge-government-efficiency-auditor-dave-boliek Mary Helen Moore NC lawmakers push to limit kids' ability to access social media platforms /politics/2025-04-02/nc-bill-limit-kids-access-social-media The North Carolina bill would keep kids under 14 from having social media accounts while giving parents of teenagers more control. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:27:52 GMT /politics/2025-04-02/nc-bill-limit-kids-access-social-media Adam Wagner SBI backs new explosives law in NC after New Bern incident /politics/2025-04-01/explosives-law-nc-sbi-new-bern-bomb-making-equipment Possessing materials to make a bomb could soon be a felony under North Carolina state law. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:33:57 GMT /politics/2025-04-01/explosives-law-nc-sbi-new-bern-bomb-making-equipment Mary Helen Moore New Hanover Republican is new NC Senate Majority Leader /politics/2025-04-01/new-hanover-republican-michael-lee-senate-majority-leader Sen. Michael Lee is serving his fifth term in the North Carolina Senate. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:52:17 GMT /politics/2025-04-01/new-hanover-republican-michael-lee-senate-majority-leader Adam Wagner NC state government turns to ChatGPT. The 'bright red line' it won't cross. /politics/2025-03-27/openai-north-carolina-treasurer-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence Artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced a major new partnership in Durham. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:51:42 GMT /politics/2025-03-27/openai-north-carolina-treasurer-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence Mary Helen Moore Driving with your dog in your lap? That could soon lead to a fine in North Carolina. /term/news/2025-03-26/driving-distracted-pets-dogs-kids-bill If a House bill becomes law, officers could issue $100 fines to drivers distracted by dogs or children. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:59:12 GMT /term/news/2025-03-26/driving-distracted-pets-dogs-kids-bill Adam Wagner NC lawmakers try to keep hemp products out of schools /politics/2025-03-25/nc-lawmakers-hemp-schools North Carolina legislators are trying to ban the use of many hemp products on school grounds. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:09:26 GMT /politics/2025-03-25/nc-lawmakers-hemp-schools Adam Wagner First elk hunting season in modern NC history might be coming /politics/2025-03-25/elk-hunting-season-nc-raffle-auction Competition for the two hunting permits would be steep. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:46:15 GMT /politics/2025-03-25/elk-hunting-season-nc-raffle-auction Mary Helen Moore North Carolina lawmakers are considering making it easier to carry concealed guns /politics/2025-03-21/north-carolina-concealed-carry-permit-guns-laws The state Senate passed the Republican-sponsored bill along party lines. Democrats will try to prevent it from becoming law. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:13:43 GMT /politics/2025-03-21/north-carolina-concealed-carry-permit-guns-laws Mary Helen Moore, Adam Wagner