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The North Carolina General Assembly has passed a bill that would strip power from newly-elected Democrats, including incoming Josh Stein. The bill was labeled “disaster recovery.” Three Republicans from western North Carolina voted against it. State lawmakers also voted to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 10 with big changes to vouchers and immigration enforcement. In this week’s BizWorthy, many sleepaway camps in the mountains are working to repair and reopen in time for summer.

The NC General Assembly moves to strip power from incoming Democrats. Republicans override a veto of a bill that would force sheriffs to work with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. And a fact check: Is the government really taking children from Hurricane Helene survivors in western North Carolina?

Immigrants in Charlotte brace for deportation push from incoming President Trump. UNC Charlotte seeks to raise almost double its endowment. The Charlotte 49ers fire their football coach. And a Democratic candidate widens her lead in a state Supreme Court race that's likely headed for a recount.

A race for an NC Supreme Court seat tightens to 24 votes. CMS lottery opens. Mecklenburg Democrats in turmoil. And there's a simple solution for everyone feeling stressed: Touch grass.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden apologizes for using racial slurs. In a series of text messages sent over the summer and recently obtained by WFAE, Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari threatened to cripple Police Chief Johnny Jennings' legacy. CMS unveils plan to create lower-cost housing options for teachers. Local health officials say walking pneumonia is spreading quickly among area children.

N.C. elections officials are still processing some 67,000 provisional ballots. Gaston County is set to eliminate its Community Support Services Division to save money. Former Chief Deputy Kevin Canty takes aim at Mecklenburg County Sherriff Garry McFadden in his resignation letter.

Tega Cay wraps up phase one of its push to sterilize its wild deer population. Former N.C. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson is named president and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. The S.C. District 17 Senate seat was decided by just 29 votes. MerleFest announces its 2025 lineup.

More than 15,000 N.C. mail ballots from last week's election have yet to be counted. The city of Charlotte agrees to a $700k settlement in the fatal shooting of Rubin Galindo. An historic hotel in Southern Pines heads to auction today. Team Penske driver Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title.

N.C. residents affected by Hurricane Helene have more time to apply for FEMA aid. Gov. Cooper names new labor commissioner. The Carolina Panthers win a second straight game while Charlotte FC stumbles out of the MLS playoffs. NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86.

The race for a N.C. Supreme Court seat has tightened after a count of mail ballots in Mecklenburg County. Albemarle Corporation announces layoffs amid a slump in lithium prices. Haynesbrands Inc. plans to close its High Point distribution center. The Carolina Panthers agree to a $33.2M contract extension with running back Chuba Hubbard.