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Author: Elena Brooks

Elena Brooks reports on city councils, school boards, and government policy impacting communities across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. With a background in public affairs, she’s dedicated to breaking down complex civic decisions for everyday readers.
South Carolina Now Allows Debit Card Use for Lottery Tickets
South Carolina News

South Carolina Now Allows Debit Card Use for Lottery Tickets

ByElena Brooks July 2, 2025July 1, 2025

COLUMBIA, SC — As of July 1, South Carolina residents can now purchase lottery tickets using debit cards, ending the long-standing cash-only restriction. The change,…

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Nearly 1,200 Jobs Coming to Rowan County With New Advanced Manufacturing Facility
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Nearly 1,200 Jobs Coming to Rowan County With New Advanced Manufacturing Facility

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

ROWAN COUNTY, NC — A major economic boost is coming to central North Carolina as nearly 1,200 jobs are set to be created through a…

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Race Car Driver’s $12.2 Million Ranch Sale Sets Real Estate Record in Charlotte Area
North Carolina News

Race Car Driver’s $12.2 Million Ranch Sale Sets Real Estate Record in Charlotte Area

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC — A massive 140-acre ranch formerly owned by NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has just sold for $12.2 million, marking the most expensive…

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Mooresville Parents Outraged After Hospital Administers Newborn Vaccine Against Their Wishes
North Carolina News

Mooresville Parents Outraged After Hospital Administers Newborn Vaccine Against Their Wishes

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

MOORESVILLE, NC — A family in Mooresville is demanding accountability from Lake Norman Regional Medical Center after their newborn son was vaccinated against their explicit…

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North Carolina Bill Takes Aim at Predatory Towing Practices Targeting Truckers
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North Carolina Bill Takes Aim at Predatory Towing Practices Targeting Truckers

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

RALEIGH, NC — A newly passed bill in the North Carolina legislature is cracking down on aggressive towing and booting practices that target commercial truck…

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Toxic Discharges from North Carolina Factory Contaminate Drinking Water for Nearly 1 Million Residents
North Carolina News

Toxic Discharges from North Carolina Factory Contaminate Drinking Water for Nearly 1 Million Residents

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

ASHEBORO, NC — A plastics manufacturing plant in central North Carolina has discharged a likely carcinogenic chemical into local waterways for years, impacting drinking water…

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Heat Wave Continues Across North Carolina With Little Relief in Sight
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Heat Wave Continues Across North Carolina With Little Relief in Sight

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

RALEIGH, NC — The scorching heat wave blanketing North Carolina is expected to persist through the week, with heat index values continuing to climb dangerously…

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South Carolina Lawmakers’ Pay Frozen Amid Court Review of Controversial $18K Raise
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South Carolina Lawmakers’ Pay Frozen Amid Court Review of Controversial $18K Raise

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina legislators won’t be receiving their monthly expense payments while the state Supreme Court reviews whether a controversial $18,000-a-year raise is…

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Tillis’ Retirement Triggers High-Stakes Battle for Key U.S. Senate Seat in North Carolina
Politics

Tillis’ Retirement Triggers High-Stakes Battle for Key U.S. Senate Seat in North Carolina

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

RALEIGH, NC — Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election, setting off a fierce and high-stakes political contest for one of the…

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Automobile Interiors Manufacturer Picks North Carolina for $51M Expansion, Promises 125 Jobs
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Automobile Interiors Manufacturer Picks North Carolina for $51M Expansion, Promises 125 Jobs

ByElena Brooks July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NC — A global manufacturer of synthetic leather for automobile interiors has chosen North Carolina over other competing states for its next major…

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