The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved new photo ID rules that critics argue could increase the risk of legitimate ballots being rejected, a topic Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal examines in depth. The program also covers the state's investigation into 1,599 potential noncitizen voter registrations and what election officials say comes next. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses a court decision refusing to revive COVID-era business loss lawsuits filed by Golden Corral and Summit Hotels. The show concludes by highlighting Carolina Journal's success at the North Carolina Press Association Awards, where the publication earned 15 awards, including nine first-place honors.

<p>The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved new photo ID rules that critics argue could increase the risk of legitimate ballots being rejected, a topic Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal examines in depth. The program also covers the state's investigation into 1,599 potential noncitizen voter registrations and what election officials say comes next. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses a court decision refusing to revive COVID-era business loss lawsuits filed by Golden Corral and Summit Hotels. The show concludes by highlighting Carolina Journal's success at the North Carolina Press Association Awards, where the publication earned 15 awards, including nine first-place honors.</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>

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Voter ID Rules Approved; Noncitizen Registrations Probed; CJ Wins 15 Awards

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