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Bill Clinton visits eastern NC campaigning for Harris-Walz ticket

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Bill Clinton visits eastern NC campaigning for Harris-Walz ticket

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-10-20 10:04:36


SUMMARY: Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in eastern North Carolina on Saturday, supporting KLA Harris and Tim Walls. Over 100 attendees gathered at the Pitt County Democratic headquarters to hear him speak about healthcare and economic policies. Local resident Franklin Ward emphasized the importance of young people’s involvement in voting, stating that they will inherit the future of the country. He urged his peers to understand the candidates and their platforms. Clinton is scheduled to lead an early vote block party in Raleigh with the North Carolina Democratic Party later today.

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Over 100 people gathered at the Pitt County Democratic Headquarters to hear Clinton speak.

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Magic of Storytelling | Thumper and the Egg

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Magic of Storytelling | Thumper and the Egg

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-04-18 09:23:51


SUMMARY: In Disney’s “Magic of Storytelling” podcast, Thumper discovers a robin’s egg after a storm. He and his four sisters—Trixie, Tessy, Daisy, and Ria—worry about the egg being cold and try to keep it warm with leaves. As they debate the best approach, they decide to find the mama robin for help. Meanwhile, Thumper and Daisy attempt to cheer the egg by singing and dancing. Eventually, the sisters return with a nest just as the mama robin arrives. The egg hatches, bringing joy to the bunnies as they celebrate their teamwork and caring efforts.

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Thumper the bunny is hopping along one day and finds a special egg! Soon, he and his family are set out on an adventure to find the egg’s Mama.

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K-12 cellphone policy, by one means or another, en route to North Carolina | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-17 15:09:00

(The Center Square) – Restrictions on K-12 students’ use of cellphones is in the Senate’s state budget proposal and in legislation originating in the state House of Representatives that has reached the Senate’s rules committee.

The outcome of negotiations for a budget between the Senate, House of Representatives and Gov. Josh Stein will determine what language, if any, comes forward and from where. The House has yet to release its two-year spending proposal.

And the cellphones in schools issue, if the House vote is an indicator, is agreed upon in General Assembly chambers holding significant Republican majorities.

The Center Square was unsuccessful getting response this week from House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, and Senate Rules Committee Chairman Bill Rabon, R-Brunswick. Cell-Phone Free Education, known also as House Bill 87, passed the House 114-3 a day prior to going into the Senate Rules Committee.

The one-page House legislation says in part, “At the beginning of each school year, governing bodies of public school units shall notify parents of all students enrolled in the public school unit of the Cell Phone-Free Education Policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section.”

That subsection says, “Governing bodies of public school units shall adopt a cell phone-free education policy to eliminate or severely restrict student access to cell phones during instructional time.”

In the public instruction section of the Senate budget proposal, the language in part says governing bodies shall establish wireless communication policy, and sans exceptions, shall “prohibit students from using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on during instructional time.”

Exceptions include teachers’ instructing use; as required by a student’s individualized education program; or to manage a student’s health care per documented medical conditions.

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House approves study of state’s property tax relief programs

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ncnewsline.com – Greg Childress – 2025-04-17 13:30:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina’s House Bill 432, which directs a study on enhancing property tax relief for elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners, received unanimous support. The bill aims to explore options for reducing property tax burdens on low-income residents, particularly those on fixed incomes. Lawmakers, including Rep. Brian Echevarria, emphasized concerns over rising property taxes making it difficult for vulnerable groups to stay in their homes. The study will consider models from other states that offer more robust tax exclusions for these groups. The state currently offers tax relief programs for elderly, disabled, and disabled veteran homeowners, though lawmakers seek improvements.

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