The director of the North Carolina Zoo has passed away after a five-year battle with cancer, prompting tributes from across the state. Policy expert Dr. Andy Jackson is urging state and local officials to manage disaster relief funds more responsibly in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Trump’s Education Department to proceed with planned layoffs. Meanwhile, both parties in North Carolina’s ballot selfie lawsuit are asking the court to rule without a trial. A North Carolinian recently released from Hamas captivity is now advocating for hostages who remain detained.

<p>The director of the North Carolina Zoo has passed away after a five-year battle with cancer, prompting tributes from across the state. Policy expert Dr. Andy Jackson is urging state and local officials to manage disaster relief funds more responsibly in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Trump&rsquo;s Education Department to proceed with planned layoffs. Meanwhile, both parties in North Carolina&rsquo;s ballot selfie lawsuit are asking the court to rule without a trial. A North Carolinian recently released from Hamas captivity is now advocating for hostages who remain detained.</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>