SUMMARY: Democratic lawmakers from Western North Carolina criticized the recent hurricane relief bill, which allocates funds but reduces power for Democratic officials, including the governor and attorney general. They labeled it a “power grab” and argued that it fails to provide adequate, timely assistance to those affected by Hurricane Helen. During a press conference, they emphasized the ongoing struggles in the Asheville area, noting rising evictions and workforce loss, particularly in hospitality. The bill includes $227 million for relief but lacks detailed plans for distribution. Meanwhile, Governor Roy Cooper is advocating for further federal assistance for victims.
North Carolina sheriffs will be forced to cooperate more with federal immigration authorities and a $463.5 million expansion of vouchers for private-school students was approved after the North Carolina Senate voted Wednesday to override a bill vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper. The measures were a part of House Bill 10, which Cooper vetoed in September.
The Republican-led Senate overrode Cooper’s veto by a vote of 30-19 a day after the Republican-led House of Representatives did the same. The Senate vote took place after little debate, with only one member speaking, against the bill.
Natasha Marcus, D-Mecklenburg, noted that private schools have admissions criteria and don’t have to keep a student enrolled if they don’t want to. Schools may choose not to enroll students with disabilities the school can’t accommodate, or some families may not be able to go because there’s no school bus.
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SUMMARY: A tornado watch is in effect for the entire viewing area until 1:00 PM, with severe thunderstorm warnings across the Triad indicating potential wind damage of 60-70 mph. A tornado warning near Greensboro is imminent, expected to arrive around 10:00 AM. Light rain is currently falling, but the severe storms are approaching quickly. Residents should prepare for potentially dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, Duke Energy is ready to respond to possible power outages, utilizing advanced self-healing technology to minimize impacts. This system has significantly improved outage response times, aiding over a quarter of a million customer outages in the past year.
WRAL News has team coverage all day Wednesday as severe storms move across the state on this Weather Alert Day.
www.thecentersquare.com – By Casey Harper | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-04 22:16:00
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump Tuesday night told the story of a North Carolina high school athlete who was severely injured by a transgender male athlete when he hit a volleyball into her face so hard it caused brain damage.
The young girl, Payton McNabb, was present as Trump’s guest at his address to a joint session of Congress.
“Payton, from now on, schools will kick the men off the girls team or they will lose all federal funding,” Trump said, calling his policies a “common sense revolution.”
Watch below:
President Trump: “From Now on Schools Will Kick the Men off the Girls’ Team”
SUMMARY: Health experts advise monitoring air quality, especially for those with asthma, COPD, or heart disease. Despite the presence of smoke in parts of Durham, Dr. David Buther from National Jewish Health assured that there are no major health impacts yet. However, individuals with pre-existing conditions should be cautious and stay inside when air quality worsens. If going outside, limit exposure to short durations. Dr. Buther emphasized the importance of tracking air quality through apps or other sources. The general public, including children and elderly, can continue outdoor activities but should remain vigilant about air conditions.
Health experts say it’s a good idea for people to monitor the air quality.
