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[From NC Newsline] New State Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2025
By Christine Zhu, NC NewslineJune 30, 2025 Several new laws will take effect on Tuesday, July 1 in North Carolina after approval by state lawmakers and the governor. These include a ban on certain vaping products, changes to automotive insurance policies, and transportation commerce tax. Here’s a look at a few and what they mean…
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State GOP Proposals Could Affect Schools, Gun Safety, Government Authority
These bills, introduced by Republican senators, address issues such as concealed carry laws, student participation in public school activities, and restrictions on legal challenges to presidential executive orders. Get the rundown in our Southpoint Access newsletter! Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy?…
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[SoDu Alert] N.C. Attorney General Opens PowerSchool Investigation
Jeff Jackson, North Carolina’s attorney general, has launched an investigation into the PowerSchool data breach that has affected nearly 4 million users in this state – and more than 62 million across the United States. “I’m a parent who uses PowerSchool, so I know that millions of North Carolina families are concerned about this data…
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[SoDu Alert] Governor Stein Issues Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights
Governor Josh Stein announced an executive order today reaffirming North Carolina’s commitment to safeguarding women’s reproductive freedoms. The order directs state agencies to protect medical privacy, ensure access to reproductive health care, and shield healthcare providers and patients from penalties under anti-abortion laws. Stay informed with our Southpoint Access newsletter! Spread the word by sharing…
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Rogers-Herr Middle School Deals with Social Media Threat
A Rogers-Herr Middle School student apparently posted a video on social media in which they held a replica firearm and threatened another student. According to Principal Tawauna Stewart, the post was removed and law enforcement was notified. The student who posted the video was questioned. “Thanks to reliable information, this matter has been brought to…
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