A North Carolina federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges he allegedly threatened President Trump, adding a major development to an already high-profile case. In state politics, Sen. Terence Everitt has resigned from the North Carolina Senate, creating a vacancy in the General Assembly. Meanwhile, a new schools commission has begun work as student proficiency continues to lag statewide, with education leaders looking for solutions. In election administration, officials report 34,000 deceased individuals still listed on North Carolina voter rolls, raising concerns about data accuracy. On the economic front, Census data shows significant growth in the state’s upper middle class over the past 14 years, reflecting broader demographic shifts.

<p>A North Carolina federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges he allegedly threatened President Trump, adding a major development to an already high-profile case. In state politics, Sen. Terence Everitt has resigned from the North Carolina Senate, creating a vacancy in the General Assembly. Meanwhile, a new schools commission has begun work as student proficiency continues to lag statewide, with education leaders looking for solutions. In election administration, officials report 34,000 deceased individuals still listed on North Carolina voter rolls, raising concerns about data accuracy. On the economic front, Census data shows significant growth in the state&rsquo;s upper middle class over the past 14 years, reflecting broader demographic shifts.</p>

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Comey Indicted in NC; Everitt Resigns; 34K Deceased on Voter Rolls

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