Thursday, July 17, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1711, it was determined that former deputy governor Thomas Cary had fled North Carolina after Virginia Gov. Spotswood's intervention ended Cary's failed rebellion against North Carolina Gov. Edward Hyde. Fueled by religious and political tensions, the event is now referred to as the Cary Rebellion.

We've got aerospace news to share today! A UNC-Chapel Hill graduate will command an upcoming space mission, and a different North Carolina university will soon offer an astronautical engineering degree. Learn more in Around North Carolina.

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State Combats Cryptocurrency Scams

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and other state officials launched an awareness campaign in Wilmington on Tuesday to educate North Carolinians about cryptocurrency ATM scams, which are on the rise and target older citizens.

The scams occur when victims are told to visit crypto ATMs and deposit cash into a crypto account controlled by the scammer. Once deposited, Jackson said it's "extremely difficult to recover the funds," adding that the average amount scammed exceeds $100,000.

Jackson's team plans to work with local law enforcement and businesses to put warning signs near ATMs. He encourages victims to call 211 or local law enforcement and file a complaint with the attorney general's office.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing more money to bank transfers and cryptocurrency in 2023 than all other methods combined.

DNC Threatens to Sue NC Elections Board

The Democratic National Committee has threatened legal action against the North Carolina State Board of Elections for planning to remove 98,000 registrations from the voter rolls due to insufficient identification, alleging a violation of the National Voter Registration Act.

The letter follows the elections board's unanimous approval of a three-part plan to obtain each voter's driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Those voters would be able to cast provisional ballots, which will be counted only if state officials are satisfied that the information is correct.

The DNC argues that states can only remove voters from the rolls if the registrant requests removal, is convicted of a felony, is mentally incapacitated, dies, or moves away.

The state board has until October to resolve the issue before the DNC pursues legal action.

U.S. Reps Respond to Stein's Letter

All of North Carolina's Republican U.S. House members defended their support for President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" in a response Tuesday to Gov. Josh Stein's letter urging the state's congressional delegation to reject it.

Stein had warned that Trump's budget would threaten 45,000 jobs and $67 billion in economic activity. He also said it would cut Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy incentives, while increasing the deficit by more than $3 trillion.

Republican House members countered that the bill "restores integrity and sustainability to our healthcare programs," and cited tax cuts and immigration enforcement as additional reasons for their support.

On the Senate side, one of North Carolina's U.S. senators, Republican Ted Budd, voted for Trump's bill. The other, Republican Thom Tillis, voted against it.

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➤ Statewide: A new American Majority-Action poll suggests conservatives can win North Carolina's 2026 U.S. Senate race by mobilizing right-of-center voters who skipped midterms, and by leaning into early voting and Trump's diverse 2024 coalition. (More)

➤ Greensboro: Tina Brown Cooper pleaded guilty July 3 to illegally brokering the sale of a semi-automatic rifle in Greensboro last summer to Ryan Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump on Sept. 15 in West Palm Beach. (More)

➤ Chapel Hill: NASA announced that UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and current astronaut Zena Cardman will command the Crew 11 mission set to depart for the International Space Station in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft between late July and early August. (More)

➤ NC A&T: Meanwhile, students can now consider majoring in aeronautical and astronautical engineering at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, through a new program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering supported by a partnership with aerospace startup JetZero. (More)

➤ Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools hosted a summer career fair on Tuesday as part of an effort to fill over 200 positions, including teachers, assistants, and support staff. Candidates unable to attend can still apply online. (More)

➤ Wingate: The town council voted 4-1 Tuesday to dissolve its police department and contract with the Union County Sheriff's Office, following complaints of missed calls and staffing issues. (More)

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➤ MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced yesterday that Charlotte has been chosen to host the league's All-Star Game next season. (More)

➤ UNC racked up three ESPY nominations for women's sports this year, including Best Team (Women's Lacrosse), Best Breakthrough Athlete (Chloe Humphrey), and Best Collegiate Athlete (Kate Faasse). (More)

➤ A federal judge is likely to certify a class action in UNC tennis player Reese Brantmeier's lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging restrictions on non-NCAA prize money. Brantmeier previously missed out on thousands due to rules that limit what college athletes can keep from outside competitions. (More)

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➤ Two RTP employers, Lenovo and the National Institutes of Health, confirmed layoffs this week. Lenovo is cutting 3% of its U.S. workforce, including some at its Morrisville campus, while NIH layoffs follow federal funding cuts. (More)

➤ The North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a dismissal, allowing Camp Carefree, Kalo Foods, and nine other neighboring property owners to sue Rockingham County over the rezoning of 192 acres for a potential casino. (More)

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➤ Public comments on the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's proposed changes to hunting, fishing, and game land regulations are being accepted online through Sept. 15. Virtual public hearings will be held Aug. 5 and 7. (See Details)

➤ North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme will celebrate its 88th birthday Friday by offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for 88 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. (More)

➤ The Village of Pinehurst announced the winners of its Independence Day dog parade in five categories: best attire, most patriotic, best look-alike, best groomed, and judge's favorite. (See Photos)

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