NC Highway Patrol signs ICE cooperation deal as agencies face Thursday deadline. GOP-backed state law required agencies to sign agreements to carry out immigration enforcement duties usually performed by federal agents. (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

NC Highway Patrol signs ICE cooperation deal as agencies face Thursday deadline

The requirement stems from a Republican-backed bill that became law in June over Gov. Josh Stein’s veto.

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Former Chapel Hill High School teacher pleads guilty to sex with student, sent to prison. David Orion Bennett sentenced to 9 to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to 6 felony charges that included indecent liberties. (Via @tammygrubb.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #nced

Former Chapel Hill teacher pleads guilty to sex with student, sent to prison

An attorney for David Bennett tried to call the victim’s mental health into question as the case was headed to a jury.

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Federal court will hear if Wake County schools wrongly suspended GOP candidate from job. Scott Lassiter accuses Wake of forcing him out as an assistant principal in 2024 for political reasons. The case was moved to federal court. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

Federal court will hear if Wake schools wrongly suspended GOP candidate from job

Scott Lassiter charges Wake suspended him as an assistant principal in 2024 to help his Democratic opponent running for NC Senate.

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How a Charlotte-area nonprofit won $1M in state budget — without asking for it. It was requested by state Rep. Nasif Majeed, who had been a Democrat who voted with GOP until he lost in primary. He's a member of non-profit's board. (Via @dpkane.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

How a Charlotte-area nonprofit won $1M in state budget — without asking for it

An unaffiliated state lawmaker who helped Republicans override some of Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes found success in securing money for the group in the state budget.

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NC law doesn’t treat all families equally. Raleigh couple hopes to change that. Some parents such as same-sex couples have to legally adopt their kids to have full rights. It may not secure legal recognition in other states. (Via @solomonlexib.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

NC law doesn’t treat all families equally. Raleigh couple hopes to change that

As Hannah and Chelsea Shamy-Calder prepare to welcome their daughter, they’re also advocating for updates to North Carolina law. Here’s why.

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Man who attacked UNC students at watch party pleads guilty, released from jail. He received a 60-day suspended sentence and is barred from campus. He crashed a "Love Island" watch party organized by Black student groups. (Via @tammygrubb.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #nced

Man who attacked UNC students at watch party pleads guilty, released from jail

Keegan Wilson was looking for food and having a mental health crisis when he lashed out at Chapel Hill students, attorney says.

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It's probably petty on my part. But including the word "learnings" in the headline or subject field of a press release is not the best way to get my attention.

Bipartisan commission calls for higher teacher pay. Will NC leaders answer? Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education calls on state to "establish and sustain a competitive teacher compensation system across the career continuum" by 2028. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced

Bipartisan commission calls for higher teacher pay. Will NC leaders answer?

The Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education calls on state to adopt a competitive teacher compensation system by 2028.

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Great watch, everyone!🖖🏻 Thanks for sticking it out! Next week: (TNG s7.ep16 - Thine Own Self) #TNGSunNight #TOSSatNight #StarTrekTNG #StarTrek

Thank you @madonnaots.com for hosting tonight’s look at life with the lower deckers. Back next week for Data’s Frankenstein moment. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

If you’ve never watched “Lower Decks,” please give the show a chance. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

How Ferengi #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

This episode does a ridiculously good homage to “Wrath of Khan.” #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

Captain’s yacht to the rescue. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

Boimler is 1000x better than Sam Lavelle. #TNGSunNight. #LDSunNight

Fitting epitaph for Sito. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

A statement said by many a Starfleet officer over the years. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

I stilll hate Twaining. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

Imagine if Kirk had a fluffy down maneuver as well? #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

“Lower Decks” had really good space battle scenes. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

That about sums up Nick Locarno at any age. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

I can see why he’s not Tom Paris. Nick Locarno sure has aged in 13 years. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

I miss the Starfleet carpeting. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

They’ll definitely remember Nova Squadron. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

Justice for Jean Hajar -- the forgotten member of Nova Squadron. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

Here for not Tom Paris. #TNGSunNight #LDSunNight

Where do you want us to start for Lower Decks? @madonnaots.com On the Paramount screen? Start of the morphing ships animation? CBS Studios screen? Or start of the title credits? #TNGSunNight

Ben telling a mourning Worf that Sito considered him to be a friend mostly redeems his crummy behavior as a chaos maker this episode. #TNGSunNight

Lavelle is probably right about Sito. It would have stunk for her to get back from such a dangerous mission and not be rewarded with a promotion. #TNGSunNight

I’d hope Picard makes similar announcements for dead crew -- even though we don’t see them. #TNGSunNight