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North Carolina Supreme Court hears felony voting rights case

North Carolina's newly seated Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether people convicted of felonies -- tens of thousands statewide -- should be permitted to vote if they aren't in prison but still are serving probation or parole or have yet to pay fines.

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Medical marijuana bill resurrected in legislative session

If medical marijuana becomes legal in North Carolina, people with certain medical conditions, like cancer, could get prescribed the drug.

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The future of medical marijuana in North Carolina Updated: February 3, 2023 11:01 p.m. EST
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'That vote was a complete repudiation': State GOP leaders praise party sweep in NC Supreme Court races to tilt the court's balance Updated: November 10, 2022 11:58 a.m. EST
Nearly 2 million vote early in NC Updated: November 6, 2022 7:04 a.m. EST
NC Democrats, Republicans banking on star power to get voters to the polls Updated: October 25, 2022 10:21 p.m. EDT
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