As summer tourism returns to western North Carolina, Lake Lure continues balancing a busy season with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has signed several bills into law, including measures aimed at improving police retention and strengthening child protection. The program also looks at new Trump Accounts, a federal savings initiative that could benefit roughly two million children in North Carolina. Plus, a closer look at what it would take to bring Major League Baseball to Raleigh, including the potential price tag and who could ultimately pay for a new stadium.

<p>As summer tourism returns to western North Carolina, Lake Lure continues balancing a busy season with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has signed several bills into law, including measures aimed at improving police retention and strengthening child protection. The program also looks at new Trump Accounts, a federal savings initiative that could benefit roughly two million children in North Carolina. Plus, a closer look at what it would take to bring Major League Baseball to Raleigh, including the potential price tag and who could ultimately pay for a new stadium.</p>

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Lake Lure Rebuilds; Stein Signs New Laws; Trump Accounts

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