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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 34 MIN

Sheriff Removal Hearing Today, Rural Health Funds, Education Lottery

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

A hearing is scheduled for today on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff. State officials have also outlined plans to distribute a $213 million rural health award, as lawmakers simultaneously consider possible SNAP waivers aimed at expanding flexibility in food assistance programs. Separately, a new analysis revisits the original promises of the North Carolina Education Lottery, raising questions about whether it has fully delivered on funding expectations for schools. North Carolina is joining a growing number of states moving to limit screen time in classrooms amid concerns about student learning and development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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