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WATCH: State Officials Hold Coronavirus Briefing

North Carolina Public Radio | By WUNC News

Published August 19, 2020 at 1:47 PM EDT

Gov. Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to hold a media briefing on COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Watch here, live, beginning at 2 p.m.

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Speedway saved: NASCAR returns to its roots at North Wilkesboro

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For the first time since 1996, NASCAR is back at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. The sport will host its All-Star race there this Sunday, and it was made possible, in part, by the use of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Politics

North Carolina GOP to attempt swift override of governor's abortion veto

Associated Press

The state Senate plans to consider first an override Tuesday afternoon. House Speaker Tim Moore’s chief of staff said the speaker then aims to complete the override later in the day should Senate Republicans be successful.
Politics

North Carolina governor vetoes abortion limits, launches override showdown

Associated Press

Hundreds of abortion-rights activists and voters watched Gov. Roy Cooper affix his veto stamp to the bill that would have banned all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The veto launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt to override Cooper’s veto after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Politics

Gov. Roy Cooper to veto abortion bill at Saturday rally

Colin Campbell

Cooper usually vetoes bills privately in his office, announcing his decision in a press release. This time he'll take his veto stamp to a much more public setting.
Politics

Here's how the different proposals for North Carolina's FY2024 budget compare

Colin Campbell

Cooper, a Democrat, released his budget proposal in March. The Republican-led House passed its budget in April. The Senate’s vote this week kicked off weeks of closed-door budget negotiations between House and Senate leaders.