Court rules easements not always needed for docks
North Carolina court of appeals holds easements across navigable waters not mandatory for property owners planning docks. Brunswick County firm claimed a berthing facility for two large ships required state Department of Administration easement. ruling 2-1.
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Brunswick County
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Lawmakers defer vote on North Carolina lottery referendum
In Raleigh AP report supporters and opponents of a state lottery referendum await a Thursday hearing as House Judiciary II Committee Chair Rep. Chuck Neely refers the measure back to committee after a 60 52 floor vote to avoid an on floor decision. Leaders frame the move as political strategy while arguing the bill warrants a vote. If approved by voters the expected 250 million profit would fund county school construction.
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Senate OKs voluntary spending limits with education and prisons carved out
The North Carolina Senate voted 32 to 18 to tentatively accept a bill tying spending increases to inflation and population growth, while excluding education and prisons. Republicans call the measure weak, arguing it fails to curb government growth and foresees federal mandates and court orders as exceptions.
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Plan progress clears hurdle for school construction funds
Raleigh AP report says the House Finance Committee narrowly approved a plan to share 500 million for classroom construction across local districts to ease crowding and address a lawsuit about equal education. Half based on students and half on wealth, with poorer districts receiving more.
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Ten Fort Bragg soldiers struck by lightning during training
Ten Fort Bragg soldiers were struck by lightning during training near Fayetteville. Six were kept overnight at Womack Army Hospital for observation, while four were treated and released. All hospitalized personnel were in stable condition as a spokesman noted the group was practicing attacks and defense in woods when the storm struck.
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Fayetteville
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