The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing bias against farmers who rely on fossil fuels when seeking loans. Allison Riggs is set to be sworn in to the NC Supreme Court following a six-month legal dispute. Schools across the state have been targeted in a Bitcoin extortion scheme linked to a data breach, prompting renewed focus on cybersecurity. In an exclusive interview, Boliek discussed changes to the state election board. Meanwhile, Duke Energy has filed a second motion to dismiss Carrboro’s climate lawsuit.