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A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it’s being auctioned in Asheville for millions

A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it’s being auctioned in Asheville for millions

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It’s in good enough condition that he can handle it,…

Recreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise

Recreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise

CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over starting Saturday at its tribe-owned dispensary in North Carolina, where possession or use…

North Carolina state Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr. dies at 75

North Carolina state Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr. dies at 75

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — State Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr., a scion of an influential civil rights family in North Carolina who advocated for legalizing medical cannabis, died Friday. He was 75. A family statement posted…

Trump accepts key endorsement from police union while celebrating sentencing delay on felony charges

Trump accepts key endorsement from police union while celebrating sentencing delay on felony charges

By MEG KINNARD and BILL BARROW Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump accepted a key endorsement from one of the nation’s most influential law enforcement lobbies on Friday by offering a sweeping indictment of the…

North Carolina GOP leaders reach spending deal to clear private school voucher waitlist

North Carolina GOP leaders reach spending deal to clear private school voucher waitlist

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Republican House and Senate leaders said Friday that they’ve agreed with each other on a supplemental spending proposal that includes hundreds of millions of…

North Carolina court orders RFK Jr.’s name to be removed just before ballots are sent

North Carolina court orders RFK Jr.’s name to be removed just before ballots are sent

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court on Friday ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name must be taken off state ballots for president, upending plans in the battleground…