Tourism in North Carolina hit a record in 2024, with visitors spending more than $36 billion statewide. A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in state elections. Meanwhile, an elections official has resigned after allegedly putting drugs in their grandchildren’s food. The state Appeals Court has once again ruled against Bald Head Island village leaders in an ongoing dispute. Looking ahead, lawmakers have scheduled September veto override votes on bills targeting DEI initiatives.

<p>Tourism in North Carolina hit a record in 2024, with visitors spending more than $36 billion statewide. A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in state elections. Meanwhile, an elections official has resigned after allegedly putting drugs in their grandchildren&rsquo;s food. The state Appeals Court has once again ruled against Bald Head Island village leaders in an ongoing dispute. Looking ahead, lawmakers have scheduled September veto override votes on bills targeting DEI initiatives.</p>

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NC Tourism Booms, Election Scandal, DEI Overrides Set

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