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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 35 MIN

NC Declares Emergency Ahead of Storm; UNC Expansion Planned; $3B Health Plan Cost Raised

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

North Carolina has declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm, with officials urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions and possible power outages. In higher education news, UNC–Chapel Hill announced a major campus expansion planned for 2027, aimed at supporting enrollment growth and research initiatives. Meanwhile, an ICE detainer has been placed on a man accused of causing a fatal Rowan County crash that killed a soccer player and his girlfriend, adding a federal immigration component to the case. In economic development news, CommScope has canceled a planned expansion in Catawba County, citing changing market conditions. Separately, a court filing estimates retiree demands tied to the State Health Plan could cost taxpayers up to $3 billion, intensifying an ongoing legal and fiscal dispute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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