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First patients go to Butner facility
The first patients were moved into a new state mental hospital in Butner on Monday, ending nearly a year of worries and delays about when the $130 million facility would open.
Fruitful? Unfair? Three takes on end of session
Under the Dome: To Phil Berger, the recent legislative session was essentially a failure. To Paul Stam, it was more of a mixed bag. As for Senate majority leader Tony Rand, he has no regrets.
Temporary license system expanding
The state driver's license office in Erwin will become the second in the state to start issuing temporary driving certificates instead of actual licenses.
'Short session' has strife, upsets, antics
Legislators spent more than two months in Raleigh for what was supposed to be the "short session" in their two-year cycle.
Fund may not weather a storm
Insurance companies say a major hurricane could result in billions of dollars in charges to their industry that could be passed along to homeowners throughout the state.
Bill broadens ban on kids in pickup beds
Wake County Briefs: Drivers across North Carolina will be barred from allowing children younger than 16 to ride in the back bed of a pickup truck beginning in October.
Legislators end hectic session
State lawmakers tackled the state's shaky probation system, tried to rein in mental health reforms run amok, adopted drought emergency measures, and imposed tougher penalties on child sex offenders.
Gang bill seen as hollow
It will now be a felony to participate in gang activity, solicit anyone to join a gang or threaten anyone for quitting a gang.
Durham meal tax will be put to vote
1% restaurant levy to be on Nov. ballot.
Bill may limit guns for mentally ill
The legislature on Thursday passed bills dealing with a range of controversial issues.
Bullying bill dies over gay controversy
Legislation designed to combat bullying in schools is dead, according to a state senator who worked on the proposal.
House, Senate at odds over health plan
The last big battle between the House and Senate this session may be how to bail out the N.C. State Health Plan.
Reassessments set to speed up
The legislature today may require timelier revaluations when property values change.
Hackney blocks bill on legal fee recovery
News organizations and members of the public who have sued to gain access to public records will still need a judge's approval to be reimbursed for legal costs.
New state budget includes zoo money
The state budget signed by Gov. Mike Easley on Wednesday includes $2.7 million to renovate and expand the polar bear exhibit at the N.C. Zoological Park and an additional $600,000 to plan and design buildings to replace the aging African Pavilion.
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