US Secretary of Agriculture’s visit to Western North Carolina after wildfires, concerns over potential cost increases for the NC State Health Plan, and a new report urging legislation to regulate social media algorithms harmful to children. Other reports discussed North Carolina’s high wildfire risk, a proposal by Elon Musk to privatize Amtrak, advocacy efforts for hostages held by Hamas, and a Senate bill restricting student cell phone use in class.

<p>US Secretary of Agriculture&rsquo;s visit to Western North Carolina after wildfires, concerns over potential cost increases for the NC State Health Plan, and a new report urging legislation to regulate social media algorithms harmful to children. Other reports discussed North Carolina&rsquo;s high wildfire risk, a proposal by Elon Musk to privatize Amtrak, advocacy efforts for hostages held by Hamas, and a Senate bill restricting student cell phone use in class.</p>

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<p>The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.</p>